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KU Area Health Education Center The KU AHEC is an outreach office of the KU Medical Center and works to promote health care in rural

đź“Ł Kansas nursing home professionals and nurse educators: Join us for Kansas 4M Action Community Office Hours!Connect wit...
10/15/2026

đź“Ł Kansas nursing home professionals and nurse educators: Join us for Kansas 4M Action Community Office Hours!

Connect with colleagues, share experiences, and get support as you implement the evidence-based 4Ms framework to advance age-friendly care in Kansas nursing homes.

Develop academic-practice partnerships to prepare nursing students to deliver age-friendly and dementia-friendly care.

Whether you’re new to Kansas 4M or participated in our previous Action Community, you’re welcome to join!

đź“… Sessions begin October 23, 2026
🕜 1:30–2:30 p.m. CST
đź’» Virtual | Free

Learn, collaborate, and work toward becoming a Kansas 4M Age-Friendly Champion while strengthening care for older adults.

👉 Register today: https://ow.ly/nVo450ZPa2z

Additional just-in-time webinars offering continuing education credit will be announced during the year.

đź’š Mid-October Mental Health Check-InA new school year can bring excitement, but by mid-October, stress, busy schedules, ...
10/14/2026

đź’š Mid-October Mental Health Check-In

A new school year can bring excitement, but by mid-October, stress, busy schedules, and academic pressure may be taking their toll. Students, remember to take a breath, make time for yourself, and reach out when you need support. Your mental health matters!

At KU AHEC, we support students exploring healthcare careers across Kansas, including rural communities, and provide continuing education for healthcare professionals who care for those communities. Supporting the next generation of healthcare providers also means recognizing the importance of their well-being.

đź’š Take care of yourself while you work toward caring for others.



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10/13/2026

Registration for the Eastern Regional Leadership Conference closes at 11:59pm tomorrow, October 14.
This event is intended for those interested in competing in Biotechnology, CPR/First Aid, Health Career Display, Nursing Assisting, and Phlebotomy to qualify for State Leadership Conference.

🎗️ October 13 is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, a time to honor those living with metastatic breast cancer, rem...
10/13/2026

🎗️ October 13 is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, a time to honor those living with metastatic breast cancer, remember those we have lost, and raise awareness of the need for continued research and treatment advances.

For patients facing this diagnosis, access to knowledgeable healthcare professionals and quality care is essential, regardless of where they live. KU AHEC supports healthcare professionals across Kansas, including those serving rural communities, through continuing education that helps strengthen their knowledge and support the delivery of quality patient care.

đź’— Today, we recognize the patients, families, and healthcare professionals affected by metastatic breast cancer and the importance of continued awareness, education, and support.



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đź“… Save the Date!Join us April 30, 2027, for the Leland Graves Memorial Diabetes Symposium: Optimizing Diabetes Care Acro...
10/13/2026

đź“… Save the Date!

Join us April 30, 2027, for the Leland Graves Memorial Diabetes Symposium: Optimizing Diabetes Care Across Kansas, sponsored by the Cray Diabetes Self-Management Center.

Dedicated to the memory of Dr. Leland Graves III, a visionary leader, brilliant physician, and dedicated mentor whose legacy continues to shape endocrinology and care at The University of Kansas Health System.

More details coming soon! Stay tuned.

📸 Looking back at the 2026 Kansas Governor’s Conference on Aging!KU AHEC was glad to once again partner with the Kansas ...
10/12/2026

📸 Looking back at the 2026 Kansas Governor’s Conference on Aging!

KU AHEC was glad to once again partner with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), Kansas Health Institute (KHI), and others from across the state for this year’s conference. A highlight of the event was Governor Laura Kelly signing Executive Order 26-06, establishing the Kansas Multisector Plan on Aging.

Check out the photos and relive some of the great moments from this year’s conference! 📷
https://ow.ly/pnNi50ZVv7C

Through education, collaboration, workforce development and partnerships, KU AHEC works to strengthen communities and support a healthier Kansas.


Kansas Health Institute Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services

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📢 SESSION THREE is coming up! Join the Kansas 4Ms Training Series: A Framework for Excellence in Age-Friendly Care!This ...
10/08/2026

📢 SESSION THREE is coming up! Join the Kansas 4Ms Training Series: A Framework for Excellence in Age-Friendly Care!

This six-session webinar series is designed for health professions faculty and clinical preceptors. Each one-hour session focuses on practical strategies for teaching and advancing the Age-Friendly 4Ms framework (What Matters, Mentation, Mobility, and Medication) in clinical and academic settings.

🎓 Session Three | The Age-Friendly 4Ms Framework for Interprofessional Care: Mobility

October 22, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Ideal for faculty and preceptors, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, and other healthcare team members involved in health professions education.

đź“… Register today for Session THREE!

đź”— Registration: https://ow.ly/OSS250ZR9Xs

Attention rural healthcare professionals:Don’t let travel costs stand between you and valuable continuing education!A ne...
10/07/2026

Attention rural healthcare professionals:
Don’t let travel costs stand between you and valuable continuing education!

A new scholarship program helps eligible non-MD and non-DO providers who live or work in non-metro Kansas counties access qualifying University of Kansas School of Medicine continuing education events, trainings and symposia.

Scholarship support covers:
🌟Event registration
🌟Travel
🌟Hotel
🌟Meal per diem

Build your skills, connect with fellow healthcare professionals, and bring valuable knowledge back to your rural community.

👉 Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/pSFk50ZOk3b

10/06/2026

How is your team working across professions to improve care? The Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice is inviting submissions for a special issue on Advancing Healthcare through Interprofessional Continuing Education Initiatives, and we want to hear from you.

The Joint Accreditation leadership team is proud to serve among the co-editors, helping to spotlight the innovations, outcomes, and lessons learned from teams learning together to improve care.

🗓️ Submissions due: March 31, 2027

➡️Learn more and submit: https://ow.ly/TP2850ZUFOL

SPARK 2026: Understanding Lewy Body Dementia 🧠 Join us OCTOBER 10, 2026, via webinar for SPARK 2026: Understanding Lewy ...
10/06/2026

SPARK 2026: Understanding Lewy Body Dementia 🧠

Join us OCTOBER 10, 2026, via webinar for SPARK 2026: Understanding Lewy Body Dementia, an educational program designed for health care providers and professionals.

Using the documentary SPARK: Robin Williams and his Battle with Lewy Body Dementia as part of the course, participants will explore:

🧠 Recognizing the signs and symptoms of Lewy body dementia (LBD)
🔎 Evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment
❤️ Care management and supporting patients and caregivers
➡️ When to refer and how to help patients navigate the daily challenges of LBD
⚕️ Common pitfalls that can accelerate decline—and how to avoid them

LBD is the second most common form of degenerative dementia after Alzheimer’s disease, yet it is often missed or misdiagnosed because early symptoms can resemble Alzheimer’s disease or psychiatric conditions.

Early recognition matters. Join us to build greater awareness and confidence in recognizing, diagnosing, treating, and supporting individuals living with LBD.

đź“… October 10, 2026
đź’» Via Webinar

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER FOR ALL THE INFO: https://ow.ly/TQ8x50ZGAbj

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100 South Broadway, Suite 204
Pittsburg, KS
66762

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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