Events

Addressing Tobacco Treatment in Mental and Behavioral Health Settings: A Kentucky Behavioral Health Tobacco Advocacy Grantee Training

Jun 9, 2021, 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Presentation BH WELL hosted a Policy and Advocacy Tobacco Group Training and Planning session for BH WELL grantees and their coalition members on June 9, 2021 from 9:00 AM EST - 10:00 AM EST. The presentation can be viewed on this event’s page.

Spring 2021 Graduate Celebration

Apr 28, 2021, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Congratulations to 2021 Graduates: Hunter McKenzie, BA Architecture Claudia Robertson, BA Psychology Janet Otachi, PhD Social Work BH WELL is proud to celebrate your accomplishments! This virtual celebration will include sharing stories, games, and treats.

UK CON Nursing Student Scholarship Showcase

Apr 8, 2021, 1:00 – 5:00 PM

Amani Kappi, BH WELL graduate research assistant, will present at UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science's Spring Research Day 2021 on April 8th at the Nursing Student Scholarship Showcase Event. Her presentation is a systematic review titled, "Parental Barriers in Seeking Mental Health Services for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children."

Northern Kentucky Behavioral Health Planning Meeting

Mar 9, 2021, 12:00 – 1:30 PM

As part of their KY TPCP CDC Behavioral Health Grant funding, Northern Kentucky Health Department supported a Northern Kentucky ASAP Policy and Advocacy Tobacco Group Training and Planning session on March 9, 2021 from 12-1:30 EST. In attendance were Karie Terhark and Angie Asa-Lovstad from HueLife (Human Understanding and Engagement), Zim Okoli and Heather Robertson from BH WELL, and from the coalition: Breanna Williams, Lauri Gum, Tom Spicer, Kacie Dermon, Melissa Loyd, MJ Schneider, Camille Croweak, Elizabeth Valett, Amanda Changet, Julian Collins, Linda Bates, and Tyler Mullins.

Substance Use Research Event (SURE 2021)

Mar 3, 2021, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Two members of BH WELL's research team will present at UK's virtual Substance Use Research Event on March 3rd, 2021. Janet Otachi will present a poster co-authored with Dr. Zim Okoli titled, "Enhancing Evidence Based Tobacco Treatment in Community Mental Health Centers." Bassema Abu-Farsakh will present a poster co-authored with Dr.

Seminars for Collaborative Opportunities for Research

Feb 24, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Dr. Zim Okoli presents "Enhancing Evidence-Based Practice Adoption: Tobacco Treatment in Mental and Behavioral Health Settings" at SCORE, February 24th, 2021 at 12:00 PM EST. 2021 Schedule

BH WELL 8 Days of Giveaways

Feb 17, 2021, 9:00 AM – Feb 26, 2021, 9:00 AM

BH WELL is proud to present 8 Days of Giveaways! One lucky winner by random draw from all entries each day will win a BH WELL Tote Bag full of goodies. The giveaway includes something associated with each dimension of wellness: emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social and spiritual.

State CDC Behavioral Health Grantee Webinar Training

Jan 28, 2021, 2:00 PM

This closed training held at 2:00 PM EST on January 28th, 2021 is being provided to the Kentucky Department for Public Health Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program CDC Behavioral Health Grantees. Representatives from four Kentucky health departments will be trained on how to engage clients with mental illnesses and behavioral health challenges in tobacco treatment. This evidence-based training also includes sharing existing statewide behavioral health tobacco policy survey data with the grantees as well as resources available to them at no cost.

Winter Break Group Fitness Classes

Nov 30, 2020, 8:00 AM – Jan 22, 2021, 5:00 PM

Group fitness provides group motivation and accountability along with the many benefits of physical activity. Join other UK faculty, staff, and students for free, virtual group fitness classes provided by UK Campus Recreation. Choose from a variety of classes including yoga, kickboxing, HIIT, hip hop cardio and more. These classes will run throughout UK's winter break, November 30 - January 22. BH WELL's very own Dr. LeeAnne Walmsley will teach the KORU meditation class on Thursdays at 12:45 PM.

KNA Virtual Annual Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony

Oct 29, 2020, 6:00 – 8:45 PM

Zim Okoli PhD, MPH, MSN, RN, NCTTP, Behavioral Health Wellness Environments for Living and Learning (BH WELL) Director, was awarded Outstanding Nurse Researcher of the Year from the Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA). The KNA Virtual Conference Awards Program took place virtually October 29th at 6 PM EST. Congratulations Dr. Okoli and thank you for advancing KNA’s mission and vision “for building a healthier Kentucky”! *This event and associated graphic are property of KNA