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2025 KVH Annual Meeting

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for Kentucky Voices for Health’s 2025 Annual Meeting, happening on December 9th at the Hyatt Regency Lexington! Join stakeholders from across the Commonwealth to explore the shifting healthcare landscape as we prepare for major changes to health coverage and safety-net funding in 2026. Sessions will touch on the impact of recent state and federal legislation, how providers and communities are preparing for changes, and opportunities for advocacy as we prepare for the 2026 General Assembly. Click the image to view a full agenda with session descriptions and speakers. Who should attend? Health advocates, consumers, community leaders, policymakers, public employees, nonprofit organization staff, frontline service providers, outreach workers, educators, researchers, faith leaders, and others who serve their communities.Special pricing on tickets for kynectors, CHWs, and students. CEUs will be available for CCHWs, Social Workers, and professionals who can self-report hours.   Register now! *Don’t forget! KVH coalition members receive a 50%

ThriveKY 2025 Webinar & In-Person Roadshow Program

Virtual Programs (all in EST) Monday 1/27 2pm-3:30pm Monday 2/10 1pm-2:30pm CHFS Forum Monday 3/3 2pm-3:30pm Tuesday 5/20 1pm-2:30pm CHFS Forum Tuesday 6/17 10am-11:30am Tuesday 8/19 10am-11:30am CHFS Forum Tuesday 9/16 2pm-3:30pm Tuesday 10/21 10am-11:30am Tuesday 11/18 1pm-2:30pm CHFS Forum *new link* Monday 12/15 11am-1pm Virtual Roadshow In-Person Roadshows (1pm-4pm local time zone) Tuesday 4/15 Louisville – South Central Regional Library Tuesday 5/6 Somerset – Pulaski County Library Tuesday 6/3 Morehead – Morehead Conference Center Tuesday 7/8 Henderson – Henderson County Extension Office Tuesday 8/5 Hopkinsville- Christian County Extension Office Tuesday 9/2 Hazard – Perry County Library Inspiration Station Tuesday 10/7 Covington – Kenton County Library Tuesday 11/4 Richmond – Madison County Public Library QUESTIONS? For questions about continuing education or general registration, please email alex@kyvoicesforhealth.org. Interested in supporting ThriveKY with a 2025 sponsorship? Learn more HERE or email kelly@kyvoicesforhealth.org for more information!

ThriveKY Hosts 2024 Regional “Advocacy for Thriving Communities” Series

THIS SESSION WILL COVER: WHERE WILL WE BE IN 2024? (registration linked below) *Each event will be held 1pm – 4pm local time. We recommend arriving 10 minutes early if you are able! May 14th: Frankfort – DPH / CHFS Building June 18th: Pikeville – Lee Avenue Public Library July 16th: Williamsburg – Whitley County Extension Office August 13th: Murray – Calloway County Extension Office September 10th: Glasgow – WKU’s Glasgow Campus October 8th: Covington – Kenton County Government Center November 19th: Louisville – South Central Regional Library December 16th (1:30-3:30pm EST) Virtual Roadshow WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Community health workers Social workers Community leaders Public employees Nonprofit organizations Frontline service providers Outreach workers Educators Faith leaders Counselors Librarians Those who serve their community This is a free continuing education and/or professional development credit opportunity! During this community education series, we will be continuing education providers for Certified Community Health Workers and Licensed Social Workers. We will be coordinating for self-reporting