Oregon Primary Care Association

1 in 3 adults are living with prediabetes and may not know. The #NationalDPP helps slow the progression of diabetes through healthy habits + support. 📘Read our WTH post Tackling Diabetes through Prevention: https://loom.ly/_-TkAd4

#DiabetesPrevention #PrediabetesAwareness #ChronicDiseasePrevention

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 othe...

Danielle Sobel, OPCA's Policy and Regulatory Affairs Senior Director, spoke with @thelundreport.bsky.social to comment on the effect of the state's targeted fund reduction on Oregon's network of community health centers: www.thelundreport.org/content/oreg...

Pushing for Better Care: Perinatal Services - Oregon Primary Care Association A​ccording to Oregon Birth Data recorded by the Oregon Health Authority, there are about 40,000 births annually. The journey into parenthood is one of life's most transformative experiences, and it begins well before delivery day. Perinatal health services cover the critical period before, during, and after birth. From prenatal care and education to postpartum support,

Parenthood starts well before delivery. CHCs provide perinatal care so families get compassionate support every step of the way.

Read the blog post: https://loom.ly/6PnI1a4

#PerinatalServices #TeamBasedCare #MaternalAndInfantHealth

Kim Leathley, CEO of Northwest Human Services, testified before the Oregon House Health Care Committee on the impacts of H.R. 1 on FQHCs—alongside OHA, CCOs, and other health care leaders.

#ValueCHCs #HealthCareAccess #HealthCareForAll

Get 🔔 for What the HEC posts diving into Oregon's Community Health Centers, innovations, and partnerships transforming primary care! https://loom.ly/81Jlpwk
#TransformPrimaryCare #HealthCenterMovement #OPCAOurPCA

🆕What the HEC with OPCA blog post! Learn about School-Based Health Centers 🏫💉🩺

Read post: https://loom.ly/pzFvGSs

#SBHCs #HealthyStudents #HealthCare4All

🆕What the HEC with OPCA blog post! Learn about School-Based Health Centers 🏫💉🩺

Read post: https://loom.ly/pzFvGSs

#SBHCs #HealthyStudents #HealthCare4All

SBHCs bring care to where kids learn—removing barriers & supporting wellness. In OR, 74% are sponsored by FQHCs, delivering trusted, culturally responsive care. OPCA is spotlighting their impact & support for these centers. Read post: https://loom.ly/pzFvGSs

#SBHCs #HealthyStudents #AccesstoCare

From check-ups to cleanings, SBHCs help students stay healthy, confident, and ready to learn. ✏️🍎 Read how Neighborhood Health Center and NARA NW, Inc. make dental care accessible for families: https://loom.ly/JoP6K5k

#BackToSchool #SchoolBasedHealth #StudentHealth #PediatricDental #HealthCare4All

Thank you ‪@wyden.senate.gov‬, ‪@merkley.senate.gov‬, and ‪@repdexteror.bsky.social‬ for listening to Neighborhood Health and Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center share how Oregonians will be hit with the devastating impacts of the passed bill, H.R. 1!

#CHCAdvocate #HealthCare4All #ValueCHCs

You’ve heard of Bigfoot in the woods, but what if Bigfoot visited a community health center? 👣 This playful kids’ book shows that FQHCs welcome everyone—no matter how tall or shy they may be! 🏥❤️
https://loom.ly/DGG10wU

#SBHCs #HealthCare4All #OPCAOurPCA

Coastal Family Health Center is seeking a Pharmacist at their Community Health Center in Astoria, Oregon. Be part of a health care organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care.

Learn more & apply:zurl.co/zSAkk

#opportunityknocksoregon #ruralhealth #3rnet #astoriaoregon

Learn about the health center in your community! Today we'll learn more about Outside In

#ValueCHCs #HealthcareforAll #NHCW25

Behind every patient visit is a dedicated team and they are the 💙 of the health center! Hear how OPCA's team can support your health center with workforce recruitment, retention, and development!

https://orpca.org/chcsheartworkforce/
#ValueCHCs #NHCW25 #WtHwOPCA

Oregon’s CHCs are leaders in improving access and delivering patient-centered care. Hear how the Oregon Network of CHCs supports this work through data, quality improvement, and collaboration 📊
https://orpca.org/insighttoimpactpophealth/
#ValueCHCs #NHCW25 #HealthcareforAll #WtHwOPCA

Free CME Opportunities!

AHEC Clinical Experiential Teaching ECHO
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Earn CME and Support Oregon’s Future Health Workforce at the 2025 AHEC Scholars Symposium - Sept. 13. Transforming Care for Rural and Underserved Communities.
Learn more & register: zurl.co/r8dXz

Photos of pharamacy staff on a brightly colored background with their names labeled. Headline: National Health Center Week August 3rd - 9th. A heart with the phrase: All Are Welcome, inside it.

🎉 It’s National Health Center Week! At Multnomah County Health Center, we are here for you and are proud to provide team-based, whole health care for all. 💊 Today, we want to recognize some of our awesome Pharmacy staff: healthcenter.multco.us/events-and-s... #NHCW25

As the health care environment continues to shift our care and payment models must evolve in tandem 🏥 Hear how OPCA is transforming care alongside Oregon CHCs

https://orpca.org/evolvingcareandpayforchcs/
#ValueCHCs #NHCW25 #CHCAdvocate #WtHwOPCA

Photos of dental staff on a brightly colored background with their names labeled. Headline: National Health Center Week August 3rd - 9th. A heart with the phrase: All Are Welcome, inside it.

🎉 It’s National Health Center Week! At Multnomah County Community Health Center, our vision is that all people in our community receive reliable, high quality, inclusive, & comprehensive healthcare. 🦷 Some of our incredible Dental staff include: healthcenter.multco.us/events-and-s... #NHCW25

FQHCs often operate without the recognition or investment they deserve. Long called the “best kept secret” in health care, hear how OPCA's Policy Team is amplifying the impact of Oregon's CHCs 📢
https://orpca.org/amplifyingchcsimpact/ ‎
#ValueCHCs #NHCW25 #CHCAdvocate #WtHwOPCA

Learn about the health center in your community! Today we'll learn about La Clinica

#ValueCHCs #HealthcareforAll #NHCW25

Thank you for sharing tips on how to stay safe during periods of extreme heat 💙

OPCA greatly appreciates @bynum.house.gov supporting community health centers in Oregon like Neighborhood Health Center 🫶

Apply for ORH's Rural Health Excellence Award!

Rural hospitals, clinics, local public health departments, EMS agencies and CBOs that demonstrate remarkable dedication to health outcomes in their communities.

Nominate today!

More info & to apply:zurl.co/uuMUU

#orh #ruralhealth

OPCA appreciates Rep Bynum’s support of community health centers 💙 Today she visited Neighborhood Health Center!

#CHCAdvocate #ValueCHCs #HealthcareforAll

🆕#WTHwithOPCA post: Expanding Access to PrEP for #HIVPrevention! Read post at https://loom.ly/F0EHjOY

61% of OR FQHCs patients—287K+ people—rely on Medicaid. FQHCs are essential to accessible care. The Reconciliation Bill threatens this. OPCA urges Congress to remember: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
#MedicaidMatters #CommunityHealth #HealthcareAccessforAll

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Bill enacting nation’s strictest limits on corporate health care influence signed by Gov. Kotek • Oregon Capital Chronicle Corporate investors hoping to take over local health care facilities in Oregon could soon face one of the hardest markets nationwide.

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🚨Today is a national call-in day to tell your legislators #MedicaidMatters. Resources like a script are available at www.facebook.com/share/p/16ZM...