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16 | Page February 2 1 I ssueEach year, the Kansas Health Institute (KHI) offers a series of virtual, one-hour educational sessions about health policy topics related to issues that may be considered by the Kansas Legislature. Mark your calendars and register today!The virtual learning series will take place from noon-1 p.m. CST, on the following dates:%u2022 Tuesday, Feb. 25: Hunger in Kansas %u2022 Thursday, Feb. 27: Advancing Age-Friendly Kansas: Strategies for Impact%u2022 Thursday, March 6: Navigating AI: Exploring Opportunities, Challenges and Policy Development %u2013 Panel & PresentationREGISTER HERESession DescriptionsTuesday, Feb. 25: Hunger in KansasAbout 1 in 10 Kansas adults are experiencing hunger, and nearly 1 in 5 Kansas children lack adequate nutrition for an active, healthy life. In this Bring It session, KHI will facilitate a panel of experts from policy, charitable, agriculture and business sectors. You will explore the landscape of hunger in Kansas and have the opportunity to share perspectives on gaps and opportunities to address hunger in Kansas.Thursday, Feb. 27: Advancing Age-Friendly Kansas: Strategies for ImpactThis session will explore how stakeholders and partners are advancing aging initiatives to create an AgeFriendly Kansas, with a specific emphasis on Age-Friendly Public Health Systems and multi-sector collaborations. Gain insights into ongoing efforts to integrate healthy aging practices and age-friendly principles into public health systems and organizations across Kansas.The session will also address emerging public health challenges associated with an aging population. Join us as we continue to strengthen the link between aging and public health to build a more inclusive and supportive environment for older adults.Thursday, March 6: Navigating AI: Exploring Opportunities, Challenges and Policy Development %u2013 Panel & Presentation