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MEMBER UPDATE
JANUARY 2026
| | The Oregon Primary Care Association's January newsletter includes reminders for early bird registration for the 2026 Annual Conference, to register for OPCA's Washington D.C. Hill Day, and attend learning opportunities for health center staff to learn, collaborate, and transform primary care together! | | | | |
The Oregon Primary Care Association's Annual Conference brings together Oregon’s 33 community health centers for connection, shared learning, and system transformation.
When we speak of “art,” we mean the creativity and skill it takes to build, protect, and sustain Oregon’s health care safety net. Every day, FQHCs bring evidence-based practices to life through innovative solutions that meet your community’s unique needs.
Expect engaging plenaries, practical breakout sessions, and networking with FQHC professionals and partners from across the state.
| | POLICY REGULATORY ADVOCACY RECAP | | | | OPCA's Hill Day in Washington D.C | |
Thursday, February 12, 2026
7:00 PM EST
Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.
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Meet with policymakers to advocate for important issues and make a meaningful impact.
Don't miss this chance to join fellow advocates and represent your community's voice in front of key decision-makers. OPCA strongly encourages health center board members to attend. There is no ticket fee for health center board members.
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CHC MEMBER GROUP UPDATES & BLOG | | |
Authored by Samar Farooqui, MHA,
Public Relations Specialist, Adapt Integrated Health Care
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This post is part of OPCA’s NEW guest writer series, where Community Health Center staff share their "Why" for building and supporting Oregon’s health care safety net.
January's blog post features Samar Farooqui, MHA, (Pronounced: Summer Far rue key), Public Relations Specialist with Adapt Integrated Health Care.
Feeling inspired to share your reason for joining the health center movement? Share your "Why" by emailing Talbot Eckweiler, Public Affairs & Development Director, at teckweiler@orpca.org.
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HIV
Breakfast Club Community of Practice
by the HIV/STI Program at OPCA
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January 7, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Free Virtual Webinars
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Questions? Contact Dayna Morrison
dmorrison@orpca.org.
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QIC 2026 Monthly Program Series
by the Oregon Primary Care Association
FIRST SESSION
Jan 7, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free Virtual Webinars
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Questions?
Contact Ada Catanzarite acatanzarite@orpca.org.
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STI & PrEP Forum (SPF)
Community of Practice
by the HIV/STI Program at OPCA
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January 7 , 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Free Virtual Webinars
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Questions? Contact Ashley Allison
aallison@orpca.org.
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HIV
Rapid Start
Community of Practice
by the HIV/STI Program at OPCA
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January 13 , 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Free Virtual Webinars
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Questions? Contact Rayna Appenzeller
rappenzeller.org.
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HIV
Nursing
Community of Practice
by the HIV/STI Program at OPCA
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January 16 , 2026
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Free Virtual Webinars
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Questions? Contact Sonya Howk
showk@orpca.org.
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HIV Carceral Linkage to Care Community of Practice
by the HIV/STI Program at OPCA
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January 16, 2026
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Free Virtual Webinars
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Questions? Contact Dayna Morrison
dmorrison@orpca.org.
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Guide to the Legislative Process & Bill Analysis
by the Oregon Primary Care Association
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January 21, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free Virtual Webinar
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Questions?
Contact Erin Woods
ewoods@orpca.org.
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2026 Advanced Care Learning Community (ACLC)
by the Oregon Primary Care Association
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February 17, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Free Virtual Webinars
| Questions? Contact Stephanie Castano scastano@orpca.org. | | | |
Perinatal
Health Summit
by the Oregon Primary Care Association
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February 20, 2026
Portland, Oregon
World Forestry Center
| Questions? Contact Joanna Peterson jpeterson@orpca.org. | | |
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Join OPCA's PSUD Work Group
We are transforming primary care in Oregon by integrating treatment for substance use disorder, HIV, and STIs—centered on people impacted by the carceral system and served by FQHCs—through statewide collaboration, expanded access, and a shared commitment to treating addiction as a chronic disease.
The workgroup is open to representatives from Oregon’s FQHCs and from Oregon Health Authority. Membership is open, with a goal of representation across geography, roles, and populations served.
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SUD Prevention
and Early Intervention - Winter 2026
by the Oregon ECHO Network
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Alternating Thursdays
Jan. 22 - June 25, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
Free Virtual Webinars
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Access to Transportation: Strategies & Solutions
by Health Outreach Partners
| Join Health Outreach Partners for a four-session Community of Practice based on the Transportation Toolkit 2.0. | | |
Introduction to CHC Finance
by the National Association of Community Health Centers
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January 13 - 14, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Embassy Suites, Portland Downtown
Cost: $400
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Cracking
the Code: Foundations
of Coding for Value-Based Care
by PCA VBC Collaborative
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January 27, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free Virtual Webinars for Oregon FQHCs
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Population Health Foundations Webinar Series
by the Northwest Regional Primary
Care Association
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Wednesdays,
Feb. 18 - Apr. 8, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free Virtual Webinars
| | | 2026 2SLGBTQ+ Meaningful Care Conference | |
March 31, 2026
Portland Downtown
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
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CHC HAPPENINGS & IN THE NEWS | |
Meet Kevin Bumatay, Cascade AIDS Project's New Executive Director
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) announced the appointment of Kevin Bumatay as CAP’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026.
Kevin’s appointment follows a rigorous, months-long executive search process that included meaningful engagement with staff across all departments and programs. Throughout the process, Kevin demonstrated the thoughtful leadership, operational expertise, and grounded strategic vision we need during this pivotal moment for CAP and the communities we serve. His commitment to transparency, collaboration, and mission-driven decision-making strongly resonated with both our Search Committee and Board.
OPCA is excited to work with Kevin and the team at CAP to continue supporting Oregonians and their ability to receive vital primary care! Join us in welcoming Kevin!
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Share What's Happening
Amplify the work of your health center through OPCA to further visibility and awareness of your impact. Contact communications@orpca.org.
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