2022 Conference Updates
Region IX Clinical Excellence & Leadership Conference
On June 26-28, CPCA and the Western Clinicians Network (WCN) hosted the 2022 Region IX Clinical Excellence & Leadership Conference at the beautiful Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. A wide range of health center staff convened to learn and share best practices on topics such as clinical leadership, clinical administration, quality improvement, social determinants of health and more!
The general sessions provided inspiring and engaging content. Sara J. Singer MBA, PhD, Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine spoke about “Change Management and Leadership Development” in an interactive workshop, representatives from the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provided remarks and updates, and a panel of community health executives, including our very own CEO, Francisco J. Silva, Esq., shared their expertise on leadership development.
CPCA member, CommuniCare Health Centers, contributed important content including a session outlining their journey towards becoming an antiracist organization and what specific steps they took to move Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion forward in their organization. We also had the pleasure of hearing from CommuniCare Health Centers’ CEO, Dr. Melissa Marshall who shared how to lead as a coach and cultivate a coaching mindset.
A variety of concurrent breakout sessions offered learning opportunities on topics tailored to today’s healthcare landscape, such as value-based care, CalAIM, and how to effectively lead during a crisis.
On the final day of the conference, the incoming WCN board was introduced, including President-Elect Javier Luna, Ph.D., Director of Integrated Health Services at Winters Healthcare. Following the board introduction, the Western Clinicians Network 2022 Clinical Excellence Award was presented to Tami Baumann APRN, CNM, MS, Director of Clinical Services Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Sierra Nevada Health Center. Tami was recognized for her strong, empathetic leadership and dedication to ensuring that underserved communities have equitable access to quality healthcare, during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Thank you to all of those who attended the 2022 Region IX Clinical Excellence & Leadership Conference! We would like to also give special thanks to the sponsors and exhibitors who supported the conference. Attendees had the opportunity to visit with these valued organizations throughout the conference and one lucky attendee was the winner of our Exhibitor Bingo game and went home with a Fire HD 10 Tablet!
We hope to see all of you at the 2023 Region IX Clinical Excellence & Leadership Conference!
CPCA Annual Conference
Meeting the Moment: Moving Toward a Healthy Horizon
CPCA is excited to be hosting our first in-person Annual Conference since 2019 on October 27-28, 2022 in Sacramento, CA at the newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center! The two-day conference, Meeting the Moment: Moving Toward a Healthy Horizon, will bring together health center staff of all levels to reflect, connect and learn on topics that impact community health centers and the communities they serve, both today and in the future.
The educational activities will kick off on Wednesday, October 26th with a free pre-conference event, "Meeting The Moment: Addressing Climate Change Now” where health center leadership and stakeholders will address the impact of climate change on health, advocacy and sustainable infrastructure, and climate change as an environmental justice and health equity issue.
The 2022 CPCA Annual Conference will begin Thursday, October 27th at 8:00 AM and will run through Friday, October 28th at 1:30 pm. Check out the conference website for a preview of the agenda and content areas! Don’t forget to check out the “Wellness Spa Oasis” tradeshow which will provide a relaxing space to connect with your peers and visit with our valued sponsors and exhibitors who make these events possible! While you’re at the tradeshow, play Exhibitor Bingo to be entered to win great prizes or take a moment to escape the hustle and bustle of the conference in our “Zen Den.”
Visit the 2022 Annual Conference website to register by October 10th*. We can’t wait to see you all there!
*All CPCA in-person event attendees are required to provide proof of vaccination.