Kern Family Health Care | 2026 Community Report

Our Employees 37 values in action. Opportunities ranged from professional headshots and an ethics escape room to team celebrations and family-friendly programming. Connect Week also served as a springboard for deeper learning. Throughout the remainder of March, KFHC hosted a series of workshops focused on topics such as equity, financial planning and professional development, continuing the conversations sparked during the week. Employee feedback underscored the impact of the initiative. Based on 150 employee responses, Connect Week earned an overall satisfaction rating of 4.63 out of 5, reinforcing the value of creating intentional spaces for connection, clarity and alignment across the organization. “I’ve been here for 10 years, and this is the first time I truly felt connected to where we’re going as an organization.” – KFHC employee, post-Connect Week survey Connect Week: A New Model Aligning People, Purpose and Strategy In March 2025, KFHC launched its first Connect Week, a new internal engagement experience designed to bring employees together around shared strategy, values and direction. Created as a weeklong series of short, highimpact touchpoints, Connect Week offered a structured and inclusive way for employees across departments, roles and schedules to hear directly from leadership and connect to the organization’s priorities for the year ahead. Each morning, employees joined a 15-minute live Microsoft Teams session anchored in one of KFHC’s core values. Executive leaders shared updates, reflected on progress and highlighted how teams across the organization contribute to long-term goals. The format ensured consistency in messaging while remaining accessible to both in-person and remote staff. Beyond the daily broadcasts, Connect Week extended into interactive experiences throughout the week. Employees participated in themed activities, engagement challenges and creative moments designed to reinforce Now established as an annual experience, Connect Week reflects KFHC’s commitment to intentional communication, employee engagement and organizational alignment as the health plan prepares for what comes next.

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