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KHEA - Kansas Healthcare Engineers Association

The Kansas Healthcare Engineers' Association is organized to advance the development of effective procedures in healthcare facilities and to provide educational opportunities for the personal growth of its members. The Association plans and conducts at least two meetings per year: a spring and fall workshop.

Individuals active in the field of engineering and maintenance in a hospital, nursing home, or other licensed healthcare facility are encouraged to participate in the Kansas Healthcare Engineers' Association through active membership. Associate membership is available for those individuals active in support services related to the field of healthcare engineering and maintenance including manufacturers, vendors, distributors, and their respective employees.

For more information, contact 2025 President Gregg Freelove at (620) 629-6345 or KHA Liaison Larry Van Der Wege at (785) 233-7436.

ASHE (American Society for Healthcare Engineering) - Partnering for The Future: a Shared vison

ASHE's affiliated chapters serve as the catalyst for change on the local level.

The chapters:

  • Provide an organized structure at the local and/or state level for ASHE members and others in the field of health care facility management.

  • Enable members to work together on problems of common interest.

  • Help facility managers and engineers meet the challenges of health care today and in the future.

  • Enhance the channels of communication between ASHE and its members.

  • Promote the purposes of and membership in ASHE.