KHA Attends Annual Recovery Advocacy Day Event at the Capitol

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KHA's Emily Henderson and Mary Beth Ecken standing in front of a banner promoting Annual Recovery Advocacy Day

Pictured (left to right): KHA Pharmacy Consultants, Emily Henderson and Mary Beth Ecken.

On February 7, 2024, KHA’s Emily Henderson and Mary Beth Ecken attended the Annual Recovery Advocacy Day event at the state capitol. Governor Andy Beshear and Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman both spoke at the event, and the Governor signed a proclamation recognizing the day.

The KY SOS ED Bridge program continues to work with emergency departments and legislators to help addiction recovery efforts across the Commonwealth. KHA thanks member hospitals for helping Kentuckians on their road to recovery!

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