Oregon Primary Care Association

06/23/2026

In this 🆕 episode of podcast, OPCA's Workforce Development Manager, Michelle Bowers, shares how she supports Oregon's community health centers through community partnerships and workforce strategies, including case studies to help health centers understand program implementation, workflows, and budget considerations. Together, these efforts build a stronger health care workforce pipeline for the future.

Listen to the episode at https://orpcawthpodcast.podbean.com/e/internalpipelines/

06/16/2026

Member Education & Technical Assistance June newsletter was released this morning 📬

This edition includes announcement of Workforce Wednesdays, upcoming learning opportunities, and tools to support health center staff across Oregon. Be sure to check your inbox and explore what’s new

06/11/2026

🆕 Episode of What the HEC: Health Education & Conversations, focuses on Multnomah County Health Department Dental Career Pathways Program, to train the next generation of dental health professionals. Community health centers that invest in pipeline development now will be better equipped to meet future staffing needs and reduce reliance on an increasingly competitive hiring market.

Listen to the episode at https://orpcawthpodcast.podbean.com/e/dentalcareerpathways/

06/08/2026

Every patient deserves access to the contraceptive care that's right for them, no matter where they live or where they receive care. That's why and Upstream USA have partnered to support Oregon's community health centers in offering the full range of contraceptive options, right within primary care.

Health centers that join receive:
- Free training & CME credits
- Technical assistance & support
- Tools to simplify UDS reporting on family planning screening
- Funding to offset the cost of implementation

Oregon's patients are counting on us. Let's meet them where they are. Learn more → orpca.org/reproductive-health-connection-group

06/08/2026

If you're available, join this webinar!

Looking to expand specialty services while staying compliant with HRSA and 340B requirements?

Join Powers Knowledge on Tuesday, June 9 at 1 p.m. ET for "Expansion of Specialty Services: Revenue Growth Within 340B and HRSA Programmatic Guardrails," presented by Powers Carrie Riley and Jason Reddish.

This webinar will cover:
✔ In-scope vs. out-of-scope specialty services
✔ HRSA approval considerations
✔ 340B compliance risks related to referrals and outside specialists
✔ Strategies to expand patient access and support sustainable growth

Whether you're launching new specialty services or evaluating existing arrangements, this session will provide practical guidance to help you navigate key compliance considerations.

Register now: https://knowledge.powerslaw.com/course/specialty-services

06/03/2026

🎙️ In the latest episode of What the HEC: Health Education & Conversations, host Dani Gehrke sits down with Marty Carty, OPCA's Director of Governmental Affairs, to explore the origins of the health center movement, the principles that continue to guide community health centers, and what's ahead for Oregon.

Listen to the episode at www.orpcawthpodcast.podbean.com/e/historyhcmovement/

06/03/2026

Join your fellow health centers in EnactOR, the Oregon Network of Community Health Centers' Accountable Care Organization! As part of the Medicare Shared Savings Program, EnactOR offers a low-risk opportunity to participate in value-based care while earning shared savings.

⏰ Act soon! Health centers interested in participating in PY 2027 must join by August 2026. To learn more, contact Carla Jones, VP of ONCHC, at [email protected].

05/28/2026

We’re hiring! is seeking a Healthcare Network Operations & Project Manager to provide operational and project management to advance the mission and strategic priorities of the Network and OPCA.. If you're passionate about mission-driven work, we’d love to hear from you 👉 https://orpca.org/jobs-at-opca/

05/27/2026

OPCA is excited to welcome Brandon Clark as our new HIV/STI Programs Logistics Coordinator with the HIV/STI Programs Logistics Coordinator at ! Brandon is a dedicated advocate for improving access to HIV treatment and prevention for underserved populations. Brandon is a Fulbright Scholar (Kenya 2017), and holds degrees from CUNY/Hunter College and New York University, and will one day complete his dissertation for a PhD at the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on HIV prevention and harm reduction.

Please join us in welcoming OPCA's newest team member, Brandon Clark!

05/26/2026

We’re hiring! is seeking a Finance Director to help lead financial operations for OPCA and its subsidiaries. If you're passionate about mission-driven work, we’d love to hear from you 👉 https://orpca.org/jobs-at-opca/