Learning Networks
From Port Angeles to Walla Walla, WACH brings together our 28 member CHCs to cultivate excellence in community health care across the state. Our learning networks convene health center staff from a variety of disciplines to strengthen health center capacity to provide health care access, innovation and value. Participants are also able to share feedback that informs Association activities, policies, advocacy and programs.
If you are interested in joining one of our learning networks listed below and work at one of our member health centers, please fill out this form.
Dental Learning Network
The Dental Learning Network’s purpose is to strengthen leadership, operational, and evidence-based clinical skills for community health center dental leadership. The learning network meets quarterly.
Development Professionals Learning Network
The Development Professionals Learning Network convenes quarterly to strengthen fundraising capacity and support the long-term sustainability of Washington’s CHCs. By bringing together fundraising, grant, and development professionals, the network fosters meaningful connections, shared learning, and innovative approaches to advancing community health center missions.
Emergency Preparedness Learning Network
The Emergency Preparedness Learning Network meets quarterly to convene CHC staff responsible for emergency planning, preparedness, and management. This is a space to attend presentations by topic subject matter experts, bring questions, challenges, and share promising practices with fellow health centers to ensure continuity of care during disasters and public health emergencies.
Financial Operations Learning Network
The Financial Operations Learning Network convenes CFOs, Revenue Cycle Directors, and other CHC finance leaders to strengthen the financial health and long-term sustainability of community health centers. This network aims to enhance financial resilience across the CHC system, ensuring resources are maximized to expand access to care and improve health outcomes. The learning network meets quarterly.
Group Purchasing Learning Network
The Group Purchasing Learning Network convenes members of the Association’s Group Purchasing program to connect with their fellow CHC purchasing professionals, share resources and information, and spread promising practices. Meets bimonthly.
Medical Directors Learning Network
The Medical Directors Learning Network meets quarterly to provide a learning space for Chief Medical Officers, Medical Directors and other clinical leaders to bring their questions, challenges and innovations to fellow CHCs. Member created and led agendas can include discussion on topics of interest and presentations by CHCs and subject matter experts.
Pharmacy Learning Network
The Pharmacy Learning Network brings together Pharmacy Directors and other leaders involved in pharmacy operations as they discuss common challenges and seek recommendations from peers. The network aims to create a space for networking, peer learning, support, feedback, and innovation. The learning network meets quarterly.