Kansas City Health Information Management Association (KCHIMA)
KCHIMA is working hard to continue providing you with high quality professional experiences.
Upcoming Events
These events and other MoHIMA activities can be found on the calendar.
KCHIMA February Monthly Meeting
Topic: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Speaker: Michelle Kosmacek, Manager of Organizational Effectiveness and Culture – Waddell and Reed
Date: February 11, 2021
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
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KCHIMA January Monthly Meeting
Topic: Lean in Healthcare
Speaker: Gayle Creamer, Value Stream Manager at the University of Kansas Health System Lean Promotion Office
Date: January 13, 2021
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
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Gayle Creamer came to healthcare after spending 15 years in education. During her education tenure, she was a 3rd grade teacher and an elementary principal. Deciding it was time for a change she was hired by the University of Kansas Health to work in the Lean Promotion Office as a Lean Specialist. After two years with the department she was promoted to a Value Stream manager. Currently, her role is to partner and coach executive sponsors and directors on development of strategic and tactical improvement plans.
In addition to helping plan for improvement, Gayle has a passion for facilitation, change management and building relationships. Gayle obtained a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Elementary Education from Emporia State University. She holds her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, also from Emporia State University. Gayle obtained her Doctorate of Educational Leadership from Baker University.
In her spare time, Gayle mentors adults obtaining their GED, and loves to travel, read and spend time with family and friends.
2020 KCHIMA Scholarship Winners
KCHIMA is pleased to announce the Scholarship Winners for 2020! Congratulations to all our outstanding awardees! Click here to learn more about the scholarship winners.
Kansas Health Information Management Association (KHIMA)
