This December edition of OPCA's Member Update includes ways to get involved in the health center movement, a video interview series featuring health center leaders, our early bird registration discount for the OPCA Annual Conference, an opportunity to nominate your peers for OPCA's Annual Awards of Excellence, stories we're tracking in the news, plus peer group updates. | |
Get Involved in the Health Center Movement | |
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OPCA’s Policy, Regulatory, & Advocacy Update
In this month's edition of OPCA's Policy Update, you'll find a preview of December Legislative Days, as well as an overview of the final state revenue forecast, and we wrap up a few election loose ends. You will also find the latest from Capitol Hill focused on CHC funding deadlines, 340B and efforts to avoid a looming government shutdown. Don’t miss important updates on all this and more that matter to health centers in our December Policy Update.
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OPCA’s Policy Office Hours for Members
Join OPCA staff for our new Policy and Regulatory Office Hours! This is a dedicated space for you to share policy or regulatory concerns, successes, or questions with OPCA’s policy team.
When: Every third Thursday of the month at 12:00 PM
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Webinar on Immigration Issues Impacting CHCs & Their Patients
OPCA Consultant Colleen Meiman and Adam Carbullido from AAPCHO will host a webinar to discuss immigration policies that the incoming Administration will likely pursue, based on its public comments and the actions of the first Trump Administration. We will address how these policies are likely to impact CHCs and their patients, and how they can best prepare, including by joining the soon-to-be-reinvigorated National Health Center Immigration Workgroup.
When: Monday Dec. 16, from 3:00 - 4:00 PM EST
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Join OPCA's Hill Day to Engage with Policymakers and Advocate for Oregon’s Health Centers
We are thrilled to invite you to OPCA's Hill Day, a unique opportunity to engage with policymakers and advocate for the critical issues that matter most to Oregon’s health centers.
Mark Your Calendar!
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Pre-Hill Day Briefing Dinner
Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Ottoman Taverna, Washington, D.C.
Enjoy dinner hosted by OPCA as we prepare for Hill Day with an overview of meetings, schedules, and key talking points.
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Hill Day Activities
Thursday, February 6, 2025 (all day event)
Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
Meet with policymakers to advocate for important issues and make a meaningful impact.
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Tickets for Hill Day can be purchased through our Eventbrite page. Don't miss this chance to join fellow advocates and represent your community's voice in front of key decision-makers. OPCA’s strongly encourages health center board members to attend. There is no ticket fee for health center board members. | |
Video Series: Community Health Center Stories | |
Amy Cervan, Senior Director of Pharmacy with Rogue Community Health, shares why she joined the health center movement. | |
Kyu Rhee, MD, MPP, President and CEO of the National Association of Community Health Centers, shares why he joined the health center movement. | |
Early Bird Pricing for Our 2025 Annual Conference | |
Get 15% Off OPCA's 2025 Annual Conference Tickets When You Register Early | |
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OPCA's 2025 Annual Conference includes a variety of events:
- March 31, 2025: APCM Forum (invite only) & New CEO Bootcamp in the morning, followed by the Annual Conference Kick-Off and OPCA Membership Awards & Celebration in the afternoon.
- April 1, 2025: A full day of insightful sessions, workshops, and keynote presentations.
- April 2, 2025: Peer Group Gatherings for more specialized discussions and peer-to-peer learning.
- April 3, 2025: Advocacy Day at the Capitol, where FQHC members will meet with Oregon legislators to advocate for community health priorities.
| | If you work at a community health center in Oregon, you are an OPCA member! | | CareOregon, OCHIN, Office of Rural Health, OHA Public Health Division, and OHSU Family Medicine at Scappoose are some of our partner organizations. | |
Annual Award Nominations Now OPEN! | |
Celebrate Your Colleagues
Each year OPCA takes pride in honoring the Oregonians who do outstanding work to deliver integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services to our communities. Potential nominees include but are not limited to: community health center staff members, community leaders, and organizational partners.
OPCA's Board of Directors will review applications and select five winners to honor at our Annual Conference on March 31, 2025.
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Community Health Highlights | | |
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Congratulations to Aviva Health Staff for Winning Awards as Champions for Viral Hepatitis Treatment in Southern Oregon! | |
What We're Reading This Month | |
Operations Peer Group Newsletter | |
Have you checked out OPCA's Member Portal? | |
New Member Benefit: OPCA Website Portal for recorded trainings, toolkits, and more! | |
If you're an employee at one of our 34 community health centers or look-alikes, you can access to a wide array of OPCA's resources, from newsletters to trainings and events! Use your Oregon community health center employee email to register for our member portal to access member-only content. | |
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