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KMA’s “Small STEPS, Big Impact” Campaign Receives National Award
The Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) and its charitable arm, the Kentucky Foundation for Medical Care (KFMC), have received the 2026 American Association of Medical Society Executives Profiles of Excellence Award for Communications for their “Small STEPS, Big Impact” public health campaign, one of the nation’s highest honors recognizing innovative communications initiatives by medical societies.
Kentucky Medical Association and Kentucky Foundation for Medical Care’s “Small Steps, Big Impact” Campaign Receives National Award
The Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) and the Kentucky Foundation for Medical Care (KFMC) are proud to announce that their “Small STEPS, Big Impact” public health campaign has received the 2026 American Association of Medical Society Executives (AAMSE) Profiles of Excellence Award for Communications, one of the nation's highest honors recognizing innovative communications initiatives by medical societies.
KMA President Evelyn Montgomery Jones, M.D. Provides Free Skin Cancer Screenings During Skin Cancer Foundation’s Destination Healthy Skin Tour
KMA President Evelyn Montgomery Jones, M.D., served as one of two dermatologists providing free skin cancer screenings during the Skin Cancer Foundation’s “Destination Healthy Skin” RV tour across the U.S. during their stop in Paducah on Monday, Nov. 18.
'Small Steps, Big Impact': Creating a healthier Kentucky
“The preventative side of medicine and helping people optimize their health and try to prevent disease with lifestyle choices is very important to me,” said Evelyn Jones, KMA president.
Jones said the plan emphasizes S.T.E.P.S.: screenings, tobacco use, exercise & nutrition, physician visits and stress.
The Wellness Shift: A KET Forum” on Kentucky Educational Television
Health and wellness experts explore simple, science-backed changes in diet and daily movement that can lead to lasting improvements in overall well-being. Powerful personal stories and innovative community programs highlight real people making small adjustments with big results. Hosted by Christie Dutton. This program is funded in part by the Kentucky Medical Association.
KMA launches ‘Small STEPS, Big IMPACT’ public health effort
Kentucky ranks 41st in overall health in the country, with residents suffering from health issues like diabetes, cancer, asthma, and depression. The 2023 America’s Health Rankings Annual Report details that Kentucky ranks 49th in exercise, 49th in frequent physical distress, 47th in drug-related deaths, 46th in insufficient sleep, 46th in tobacco use, and 40th in obesity.
Kentucky Medical Association launches ‘Small STEPS, Big IMPACT’ public health campaign
Kentucky ranks 41st in overall health in the country, with residents suffering from health issues like diabetes, cancer, asthma, and depression. The 2023 America’s Health Rankings Annual Report details that Kentucky ranks 49th in exercise, 49th in frequent physical distress, 47th in drug-related deaths, 46th in insufficient sleep, 46th in tobacco use, and 40th in obesity.
Small STEPS, Big Impact
The Kentucky Medical Association has a new initiative called "Small STEPS, Big Impact." This amazing program helps people in our community navigate making small dietary changes to have a big impact on their health.
Small Steps in Everyday Life, Big Impact on Health
Host Wayne Tuckson, MD, and Kentucky Medical Association President Evelyn Montgomery Jones, MD, discuss her goals as KMA leader and an initiative that educates patients about small steps to take in their everyday lives that make a positive impact on health.
Kentucky Medical Association Launches ‘Small STEPS, Big IMPACT’ Public Health Campaign
“At the Kentucky Medical Association, we know that improving your health can be intimidating and overwhelming. As physicians, and leaders of the care team, we’re here to help patients take small steps toward a healthier lifestyle,” said Dr. Evelyn Montgomery Jones, M.D., President of KMA. “Kentucky’s health statistics prove that we have a long journey ahead of us. We’re hopeful that through the ‘Small STEPS, Big IMPACT’ campaign we can provide patients with practical, actionable strategies and easy-access resources to help them improve their health.”
“'Small Steps, Big Impact': The KMA is Changing the Model”
Kentucky Medical Association President Jiapeng Huang, M.D., Ph.D., discusses the "Small STEPS, Big IMPACT" health campaign. View full interview:
KMA President Dr. Evelyn Montgomery Jones featured on Norton Healthcare MedChat podcast
“By focusing on small, manageable steps, physicians can make a significant impact in the lives of their patients without overwhelming them. This podcast will highlight the importance of how providers can recommend manageable changes to patients' daily habits that can lead to significant long-term health improvements. During the discussion, Dr. James Jennings speaks with dermatologist Dr. Evelyn Montgomery Jones.”
Taking Steps to Address Physician Burnout and Stress, MD-Update Magazine, by KMA President Evelyn Montgomery Jones, M.D. and Lexington Medical Society President Hope Cottrill, M.D.
Kentuckians suffer from a host of troubling health conditions. Through the Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) and Kentucky Foundation for Medical Care (KFMC)’s “Small STEPS, Big Impact,” campaign, Kentucky physicians have been highlighting ways we can make small changes that can add up to a big impact on overall health.
Kentucky Health Ranking
KENTUCKY RANKS 41ST IN OVERALL HEALTH IN THE COUNTRY…..WITH RESIDENTS SUFFERING FROM HEALTH ISSUES LIKE DIABETES, CANCER, ASTHMA AND DEPRESSION…
Opinion – Susan Bushelman: Heart of the Matter — Taking ‘Small Steps’ to protect your heart health
As a physician, I see firsthand the impact that heart disease has on patients and their families. It remains the leading cause of death in Kentucky (and Kentucky is ranked 8th nationally in heart disease deaths), yet many of the risk factors are preventable with small lifestyle changes.
