Learning Opportunities
The Washington Association for Community Health provides training and technical assistance based on statewide and regional needs to help our state's community health centers improve programmatic, clinical, and financial performance and operations. We assist our health centers and look-alikes to plan for the growth of health centers in Washington state, as well as develop strategies to recruit and retain staff.
The Association takes your requests into account and attempts to provide training and technical assistance based on your health center needs. Please contact us at staff@wacommunityhealth.org with a short description of your request and a staff member will get back to you as soon as possible.
Learning Networks
From Port Angeles to Walla Walla, the Association brings together our 28 member FQHCs 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 healthcare access, innovation, and value. Participants are also able to share feedback that informs Association activities, policies, advocacy and training programs.
Please note: Learning Networks are intended for Washington State FQHC staff only.
Financial Operations
Learning Network
The Financial Operations Learning Network strengthens the financial health and long-term sustainability of community health centers (CHC). This network aims to enhance financial resilience across the CHC system, ensuring resources are maximized to expand access to care and improve health outcomes.
Questions? Email Hannah Stanfield, Director of Learning & Innovation
Emergency Preparedness
Learning Network
The Emergency Preparedness Learning Network meets biannually to convene CHC staff responsible for emergency planning, preparedness, and management. This is a space to bring questions, challenges, and share promising practices with fellow health centers to ensure continuity of care during disasters and public health emergencies.
Questions? Email Heidi Brown,
Dental
Learning Network
The Dental Learning Network meets quarterly to strengthen member dental programs and collaborate to improve the oral health of the state’s population. Through training and networking, this network strengthens operational and evidence-based clinical skills, fosters leadership development among members, and identifies successful innovations to advance oral health and medical/dental care integration.
Questions? Email Jessica Bateman, Strategic Advisor
Group Purchasing
Learning Network
The Group Purchasing Learning Network convenes members of the Association’s Group Purchasing program to connect with their fellow FQHC purchasing professionals, share resources and information, and spread promising practices.
Questions? Email Jade Akana, Finance Assistant
Development Professionals Learning Network
The Development Professionals Learning Network meets monthly to strengthen and create more sustainability within Washington FQHCs. By bringing together fundraising, grant, and development professionals, the network aims to create a transformative space for networking, learning, and innovation.
Questions? Email Kristina Alnajjar, Chief Operations Officer
Medical Directors
Learning Network
The Medical Director Learning Network meets to provide a learning space for Chief Medical Officers and Medical Directors to bring their questions, challenges, and innovations to fellow CHCs. Members identify areas of interest for each meeting, focused on strategy sharing. Subject matter experts may also join for topic-specific discussion or training.
Questions? Email Patricia Gepert, Senior Coordinator
Pharmacy
Learning Network
The purpose of the Pharmacy Learning Network is to strengthen the Washington Community Health Center network by bringing together pharmacists and other staff 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.
Questions? Email Hannah Stanfield, Director of Learning & Innovation