National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)

NACHC's Wanda Montalvo, PhD, RN, FAAN, FADLN is speaking at the DNPs of Color annual conference in October about nurse leadership and advocacy. #leadership #Nursing

?? Registration is open for the Financial, Operations Management/Information Technology (FOM/IT) Conference & Expo in San Francisco on October 28-29! ? Join over 700 senior leaders, managers, and staff from health centers across the nation—CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CIOs, and IT professionals—for two days of transformative insights and networking! ? Why attend? ?? Connect with industry experts and peers ??Learn from powerful speakers and proven strategies ??Discover innovative tools and techniques to revolutionize your organization Don’t miss out on this premier opportunity to enhance your skills, share knowledge, and drive your organization forward. Secure your spot today! ?? Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gm_3mhtQ #FOMIT24

Does your team have trouble speaking openly, making decisions together, or achieving shared goals? A team functionality training may be right for you! Join NACHC and health center leaders for a two-day training this November and optimize your team’s effectiveness. https://lnkd.in/evaQcKsY

Not only are Community Health Centers training healthcare providers, but they’re doing it better, Dr. Candice Chen told attendees at the 2024 Community Health Institute (CHI) and Expo last month in Atlanta. Dr. Chen is Acting Associate Administrator for the Bureau of Health Workforce at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS. BHW’s mission is to improve the health of people by strengthening the health workforce and connecting skilled health care providers to communities in need. #CHIexpo24 #ValueCHCs #TBT

You’re invited -- September 16 at 4 pm ET -- to join a virtual Town Hall where we will officially introduce NACHC’s new Strategic Framework. The new Strategic Framework is the synthesis of over a thousand visionary, bold, and innovative ideas about how NACHC can serve as the catalyst that helps position health centers as the employers, providers, and partners of choice. This is a moment of extraordinary opportunity for our movement and the new Strategic Framework offers a co-created guide for how we can seize that opportunity together. At this Town Hall you will learn about the framework, explore how NACHC is evolving through science, education, practice and policy, and ask questions?about what lies ahead. Register today: https://lnkd.in/e2sr6VMX

Last month, NACHC's Chief Medical Information Officer Julia Skapik talked to Government Technology about the challenges Community Health Centers face in protecting themselves from cybersecurity threats. https://lnkd.in/e6RKiPae

Exciting news for Community Health Centers! For the first time, bipartisan bills have been introduced in Congress to significantly boost federal funding for workforce development programs led by health centers. The Health Care Workforce Innovation Act—championed by a diverse group of legislators—is set to authorize funding for training medical assistants, dental assistants, pharmacy technicians, and more. This is a crucial step toward tackling the pressing shortage of allied health professionals and ensuring our communities get the care they need. Health centers are already making strides with innovative programs! And this federal support could amplify their impact and expand these programs. Our new blog by NACHC’s Director of Federal Affairs Nicholas Widmyer shares examples of great programs in place from: ? ? Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center? ? Cornerstone Family Healthcare ? Minnesota Association of Community Health Centers Apprenticeship Program Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYuJeR_9 #ValueCHCs

What a memorable Community Health Institute and Expo! ??Many vibrant individuals passionate about equitable health care for all came together for a conference brimming with innovation, networking, and fun. Your engagement, passion, and commitment to advancing community health made this event truly special. We’re excited to see everyone taking the knowledge and inspiration from CHI and turning them into real-world innovations at local health centers. ?? The insights shared, connections made, and innovations explored during the conference have left a lasting impact, and NACHC is excited to continue this journey together. #CHIexpo24 #ValueCHCs

More stories about how Community Health Centers are improving maternal health outcomes: With support from NACHC partner Center for Care Innovations, the new Project 100 from West County Health Centers is creating positive changes for the health of newborn babies in their Northern California community. The project is dedicated to ensuring that every one of the 100 babies born each year in this area receives the equitable care and support they deserve. ? “When I came to West County Health Centers, I wanted to continue my work with community partnerships, to focus on prevention and work ‘upstream’ to create healthy environments for babies and children in the lower Russian River area,” says West County’s Dr. Ellen Bauer. ? Through innovative approaches and a commitment to equity, Project 100 is working to eliminate disparities and provide vital resources to families in need. NACHC is a proud partner of Center for Care Innovations. ? Curious to learn more about how this project is changing lives? Read more: https://lnkd.in/dvsG4ajt

At last month’s Community Health Institute (CHI) and Expo, we celebrated the recipients of NACHC’s Lifetime Achievement Awards.?These health center leaders have made lasting contributions to strengthening the Community Health Center Movement with their vision, dedication, and commitment to health equity. Congratulations to: ?? Jerry Isikoff: Illinois IWS Family Health ??Annette Kowal: Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN) ??Rick Siclari: Florida’s Care Resource Community Health Centers, Inc. ??Sylvia Partida: National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH) Read more about each awardee: https://lnkd.in/eBXbRkUs #ValueCHCs Photo From Left to Right: Rick Siclari, Jerry Isikoff, and Annette Kowal. Not pictured: Sylvia Partida