FEBRUARY 2026 | VOLUME 2

HCANHUB

YOUR MONTHLY NEWS FROM HCAN

HCAN Releases 2025 Annual Report

HCAN is excited to announce the release of the 2025 Annual Report. Health Centers continue to stand at the forefront of health care quality and innovation.

Nebraska’s health centers experienced continued growth in 2025, exceeding 123,000 patients served across nearly 390,000 patient visits.

To read the annual report click here.

Introducing a New Partnership with CHCollective!

HCAN is excited to partner with CHCollective, the only health center-owned and operated channel partner to Provista-Vizient, the nation’s largest healthcare GPO.

This partnership empowers health centers to access the benefits of the largest GPO offering a vast contract portfolio with exceptional savings on supplies, equipment, and services. To learn more, visit www.chcollective.com and contact Alex Vactor with CHCollective at avactor@chcollective.com to explore savings opportunities.  

Please see the following flyer for more information by clicking here.

Save the Date | 2026 Nebraska Community Health Conference

Join Health Center Association of Nebraska (HCAN) and the Heartland Community Health Network for the 2026 Nebraska Community Health Conference. This in-person networking and educational opportunity will be held on Thursday, September 17th, 2026 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Lincoln, NE.

Additional details coming soon!

Dental Clinic Leadership Conference | Register Today!

Community Care Network of Kansas and the Health Center Association of Nebraska are co-hosting the 2026 two-day Dental Clinic Leadership Conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Manhattan, Kansas.

Dates: April 9 - 10, 2026

Location:

DoubleTree by Hilton

530 Richards Drive

Manhattan, KS 66502

Session topics will include:

• School-Based Dental Care

• Infection Control

• Dental/Medical integration

• Financial stability

• and more

Click here to make your reservation at the discounted room rate of $119/night plus tax before the block expires on March 9, 2026.

Continuing Education

Continuing Education Credits are being applied for through The National Network of Oral Health Access (NNOHA).

Audience: Dental Director, Clinic Director, CEO/ED, CFO, Dental Hygienists, Other members of the team identified by leadership.

Registration Fee

Registration is complimentary for members of Community Care Network of Kansas (CCNK) and Health Center Association of Nebraska (HCAN). Click here to register.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Now is a good time to request free materials from Fight CRC for distribution at your clinics. Other ways to support:

- Host a CRC lunch-and learn or lecture with your medical team

- Plan to wear blue for Dress in Blue Day on March 6th, 2026

- Host a screening event at your clinic to distribute FIT kits.

To learn more and to order materials, click here.

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