WellCare of Kentucky Honors Community Health Champions in Seventh Annual Awards
On September 10, 2026, WellCare of Kentucky honored twelve individuals and organizations at its seventh annual Community Health Champions Awards held at Churchill Downs. The event recognized efforts to remove barriers to care, improve health outcomes, and strengthen community well-being across the state. Winners were selected from hundreds of nominations statewide, including one winner per Medicaid region, three healthcare providers, and a single statewide honoree. Each regional recipient received $3,000 in grant funding while the statewide winner was awarded $5,000. Kelly Pompilio of the Alexandria Police Department won the statewide award for pioneering Kentucky’s first police social worker program. Keynote speaker John Y. Brown III and messages from Governor Andy Beshear and Secretary Steven Stack highlighted efforts to support underserved communities. The event underscored WellCare's commitment to aligning with community-driven health initiatives, reinforcing its role as a provider of Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Prescription Drug Plans in Kentucky.
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