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MEMBER UPDATE
NOVEMBER 2025
| | The Oregon Primary Care Association's November newsletter highlights the chance for members to inform OPCA's priorities, a feature of OPCA in The Lund Report, and upcoming learning opportunities in the Training and Events section! | |
2026 Training Needs Assessment: Oregon
in partnership with the NWRPCA
OPCA’s annual Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Needs Assessment is now open!
This year’s survey is divided by role, allowing us to gather insights from multiple perspectives across each health center—from leadership to frontline staff. It also includes Oregon-specific questions designed to help us tailor future training and support to our state’s unique priorities.
Please complete the assessment by Friday, November 14th.
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Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Survey
to inform the PSUD Workgroup goals
Help shape Oregon’s future work in substance use disorder services.
Your feedback will help us understand what is working, identify gaps, and inform our PSUD Workgroup goals over the next two years.
We want insights from all roles at your health center: Community Health Workers, Behavioral Health & Medical Practitioners, Pharmacy Staff, and Operations/Leadership teams.
It only takes a few minutes, and your perspective makes a difference!
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Working with Oregon's health centers, community partners, and policymakers to inform health policy at the state and federal levels is an important part of the Oregon Primary Care Association’s mission to transform primary care.
OPCA's policy team hosts a monthly webinar every month on the second Tuesday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM to keep members informed. Sign up here for call reminders and notifications.
| | OPCA also developed a new landing page to house policy resources in one place. We’re continuing to add tools and information to make it as useful as possible. Please access the Policy Briefing Room page here. If you have materials you would like to see on the webpage, please contact Erin Woods, Health Policy Analyst, at ewoods@orpca.org. | | |
NACHC's 2026 P&I Forum
February 9 - 12, 2026
Gaylord National Harbor Hotel
Washington, DC
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Join us for NACHC’s 2026 Policy & Issues Forum (P&I) – this annual landmark event unites CHC executives, clinicians, board members, and state association leaders to shape the future of primary care in America.
The forum will focus on innovative approaches to chronic disease management, demonstrate the cost-saving impact of CHCs to bipartisan members of Congress, and help shape policies that help make Americans healthy.
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THE NETWORK HAS A NEW LOOK! | | |
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Carla Jones, Network Director
The Oregon Network of Community Health Centers
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OPCA's December blog post will feature an interview with Carla Jones, Network Director, to highlight the success of the clinically integrated network of, by and for Oregon FQHCs and the communities they serve.
Learn about The Network and the Data Platform
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QIC 2026 Monthly Program Series
by the Oregon Primary Care Association
The Quality Improvement Collective monthly program series registration is live!
Join us for one of three series that supports QI personnel in their efforts to create better systems of care that lead to better patient health outcomes!
Please join us for all opportunities that are of interest to you. Meeting agendas and relevant information is sent out in advance through the QIC listserve.
| Questions? Contact Ada Catanzarite at acatanzarite@orpca.org. | | |
Perinatal Health Symposium
by the Oregon Primary Care Association
SAVE THE DATE
February 20, 2026
World Forestry Center
Portland, Oregon
OPCA is gathering Oregon’s FQHC leaders and care teams to strengthen perinatal health delivery, workflows, and capacity. We’re seeking one additional advisory committee member from a rural health center to help shape the event's learning objectives and speakers. The commitment is 2–3 virtual meetings between now and February.
Interested? Contact Joanna Peterson at jpeterson@orpca.org.
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Challenging STI Cases with Dr. Chase Cannon
by the HIV/STI Program at OPCA
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STI & PrEP Forum (SPF)
November 5, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Free Virtual Webinars
| Questions? Contact Ashley Allison at aallison@orpca.org. | | | |
Oregon Data Standards: Train the Trainer
by the HIV/STI Program at OPCA
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2-Day, Free Virtual Training
SESSION ONE
November 7, 2025
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM PST
SESSION TWO
November 10, 2025
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM PST
| Questions? Contact Rachel Greim at rgreim@orpca.org. | | | |
HIV Rapid Start Community of Practice
by the HIV/STI Program at OPCA
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NEXT SESSION
November 11, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST
Free Virtual Webinars
| Questions? Contact Rayna Appenzeller at rappenzeller@orpca.org. | | | |
HIV & STI Nursing Community of Practice
by the HIV/STI Program at OPCA
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NEXT SESSION
November 21, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST
Free Virtual Webinars
| Questions? Contact Sonya Howk at showk@orpca.org. | | | |
HIV Carceral Linkage to Care Community of Practice
by the HIV/STI Program at OPCA
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NEXT SESSION
November 21, 2025
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST
Free Virtual Webinars
| Questions? Contact Dayna Morrison at dmorrison@orpca.org. | | | |
Access to Transportation: Strategies & Solutions
by Health Outreach Partners
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Do your patients miss appointments due to transportation barriers?
Is your health center losing visits—and revenue—as a result?
Join Health Outreach Partners for a four-session Community of Practice based on the Transportation Toolkit 2.0.
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2026 Annual Conference Call for Speakers
by the Oregon Primary Care Association
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April 13 - 14, 2026
The Graduate Hotel
Eugene, Oregon
| Questions? Contact the conference planning team at events@orpca.org. | | | |
Change in Scope (CiS) Webinar Recording
Webinar Recap
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Watch the recording of the CiS process webinar with OHA.
Email Torie Baldwin at tbaldwin@orpca.org for resources and templates shared during the webinar.
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Tackling Diabetes
Through Prevention
Management of diabetes isn’t just about counting carbs or checking blood sugar; it’s about having the right support system. For many Oregonians, that support starts at their local community health center, where care teams help patients navigate the challenges of diabetes with compassion and teamwork.
In this post, OPCA focuses on the delivery of the Diabetes Prevention Program in Oregon, the challenges faced by health centers, and interviews with the Oregon Wellness Network and Adapt Integrated Health Care.
Resources, tools, and upcoming learning opportunities mentioned in this blog are available in the CHC Toolbox section.
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CHC HAPPENINGS & IN THE NEWS | |
Meet Stephen “Steve” Baron,
New Chief Executive Officer of
Adapt Integrated Health Care
With more than three decades of executive leadership across medical groups, hospital systems, health plans, and healthcare associations, Stephen brings extensive experience in guiding organizations through periods of growth, integration, and transformation. His career reflects a consistent focus on advancing quality care, operational excellence, and collaboration between diverse sectors of the healthcare system.
Read the Announcement
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Oregon Primary Care Takeaway Sparks Doctors' Alarm
An overoptimistic budget projection by state health officials has led to a scramble to slash funding relied on by primary care providers. But critics say care for low-income children, mothers and others is at risk. Danielle Sobel, OPCA's Policy and Regulatory Affairs Senior Director, comments on the effect on Oregon's network of community health centers.
Read the Lund Report Article
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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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