# Free webinar on genetic counseling in cancer care scheduled for April 22  
**Published:** 2026-04-13T23:24:32.000Z  
**Source:** [Kentucky Health News](https://kyhealthnews.net/2026/04/13/free-health-for-a-change-webinar-understanding-genetic-counseling-in-cancer-care-april-22/)  
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is hosting a free webinar titled "Understanding Genetic Counseling in Cancer Care" on Wednesday, April 22, as part of its [Health for a Change training series](https://healthy-ky.org/events).

[The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky](https://healthy-ky.org), a nonprofit philanthropic organization based in Louisville, launched the [Health for a Change program](https://healthy-ky.org/events) to build capacity among nonprofit leaders and health advocacy organizations across the Commonwealth. The free training series blends in-person workshops with webinars that allow participants to join remotely from their computers.

The foundation's mission is to address the unmet health needs of Kentuckians by developing and influencing policy, improving access to care, reducing health risks and disparities, and promoting health equity. The organization has invested more than $26 million in health policy research, advocacy and pilot project grants across Kentucky since opening in 2001.

The genetic counseling webinar is designed for nonprofit professionals, health advocates, and others interested in understanding the role of genetic counseling in cancer prevention and treatment. Participants will connect with leaders in the health field and learn about best practices through the training, according to the foundation's event description.

The webinar is open to nonprofits, the media and others focused on improving health in Kentucky. The foundation welcomes ideas for training topics, speakers, and Kentucky venues for Health for a Change webinars and workshops. Those interested in suggesting topics can email Ally Wells, Communications Director, through the foundation's website.

## Sources

- [Kentucky Health News](https://kyhealthnews.net/2026/04/13/free-health-for-a-change-webinar-understanding-genetic-counseling-in-cancer-care-april-22/)
- [Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky events page](https://healthy-ky.org/events)
- [Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky home page](https://healthy-ky.org)

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