Taking Action For
A Healthier Community

 

Find a Health Center

DCPCA membership includes 15 community health centers and other community-based organizations, with nearly 60 health care delivery sites that serve approximately 1 out of 3 District residents. These community health centers are vital resources to the residents of the communities they serve. Find your local health center today!

FIND YOUR LOCAL HEALTH CENTER

DC HealthLink Kickoff Fair
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Community of Hope - Kelly Sweeney McShane
Kelly Sweeney McShane, president and CEO for Community of Hope Joanne S. Lawton By Joseph Coombs  –  READ MORE
DCPCA CEO Tamara A. Smith on The Kojo Nnamdi Show
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/audio/#/shows/2017-09-06/what-united-medical-centers-struggles-mean-for-health-care-equity-in-d-c/110318/@00:00   What United Medical Center’s Struggles Mean For Health Care Equity In D.C. More than a year READ MORE

Member Resources

myDCPCA portal was designed exclusively for our members who support and share our mission for a healthier DC. Members have access to various tools and resources as well as the opportunity to share and promote events to the rest of DCPCA’s expansive network. 

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Who is DCPCA?

Founded in 1996, the DC Primary Care Association (DCPCA) is a non-profit health equity and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the health of DC’s vulnerable residents by ensuring access to high quality primary health care–regardless of an ability to pay. 

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Events &
Training
06/25
External Training: Regions 2 & 3 Workforce Training
June 25, 2018
Virginia Community Healthcare Association: 3831 Westerre Parkway, Henrico, VA 23233
             
06/26
Webinar: Addressing Opioid Use Disorders among LGBT people through Trauma-Informed Care and Behavioral Health Integration
June 26, 208
Online/Webinar
Webinar: "Addressing Opioid Use Disorders among LGBT people through Trauma-Informed Care and Behavioral Health Integration"  Tuesday, June 26, 2018, 3:30 PM EST Presenter: Alex S. Keuroghlian, MD, MPH,
06/28
Million Hearts Learning Collaborative Webianr "Making a Difference with Diabetes"
June 28, 2018
Online/Webinar
Million Hearts Learning Collaborative Webinar: "Making a Difference with Diabetes"  Thursday, June 28, 2018, 3:30 PM EST Presenter: David Bauman, PsyD, Behavioral Health Education Director at Central Washington

Health Information
Technology

Hosts & maintains electronic health records and provides meaningful use outreach and education, expertise and technical assistance and more

Quality Improvement & Programs

Provides technical assistance, training, and support to our 15 member health centers to help them improve operations, strengthening their capacity to provide high quality care

Policy & Advocacy
 

Aims to strengthen coverage, enhance reimbursement for public services, and promote sustainability of the District’s safety net system

Prevention
EmpowerS ME

Utilizes Community Health Workers (CHWs) and distributes tool kits with evidence-based materials to deliver the messages of prevention and wellness to our communities