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Mental Health Medication Advisory Committee
Meetings
The Mental Health Medication Advisory Committee (MHMAC) meets quarterly, the second Tuesday in the months of January, April, July, and October, from 2:30 pm to 4:30pm via Zoom and/or at Gainwell Technologies (formerly DXC Technology). The address is 6511 SE Forbes Avenue, Building 283J Topeka, KS 66619. The meeting is in the Capital Room.
Conflict of Interest
Members of the general public are required to complete a conflict of interest form if they intend to provide public comments to the Committee. To assist the operator in coordinating public comment, completed forms are due 1 week prior to the meeting. Email the completed form to Annette Grant and Crystal Blackmon.
Psychotropic Medication Utilization Parameters for Children and Youth in Foster Care
Visit the Kansas Department of Children and Families website to learn more about psychotropic medication utilization parameters for children and youth in foster care.
Current Agendas
- January 17, 2023 (PDF)
- April 18, 2023 (PDF) | No draft criteria to post
- July 11, 2023 (PDF) | Draft PA Criteria
- October 10, 2023 (PDF)
Members
Member Name | Office Location | Board Position |
---|---|---|
DeAnn Jenkins, MD (Chair) | Wichita, KS | The chairperson is the Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment or the Secretary's designee. |
Dr. Rachna Kalia, MD | Wichita, KS | Physician licensed to practice medicine and surgery with board certification in psychiatry, nominated by the Kansas Psychiatric Society. |
Elizabeth Gant, APRN, PMHNP- BC | Liberal, KS | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse engaged in a role of mental health and nominated by the Kansas State Nurses Association. |
Cord Huston, MD FAPA | Lenexa, KS | Physician who is licensed to practice medicine and surgery with board certification in psychiatry, specializes in geriatric mental health and is nominated by the Kansas Psychiatric Society. |
Rebecca Klingler, MD | Manhattan, KS | One person licensed to practice medicine |
Charles Millhuff, DO | Topeka, KS | Physician who is licensed to practice medicine and surgery with board certification in psychiatry, specializes in pediatric mental health and is nominated by the Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas. |
Karen Moeller, PharmD, BCPP | Kansas City, KS | Pharmacist nominated by the Kansas Pharmacists |
William Warnes, MD | Shawnee, KS | Physician licensed to practice medicine and surgery with board certification in psychiatry and nominated by the Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas. |
Jill Reynoldson, PharmD, BCPP | Kansas City, KS | Pharmacist nominated by the Kansas Pharmacists |