Taking Action For A Healthier Community

 

See our report on Human-Centered Solutions to Improve Reproductive and Maternal Health Outcomes in Washington, D.C. here

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
06/06
eCW New Clinical Staff Training
June 6, 2019
DCPCA: 1620 I Street NW, Ste.300, Washington DC 20006
Time: 9:00AM - 4:30PM Facilitator: Jim Costello,  Deputy Director of HIT Operations, DCPCA    In the eCW New Clinical Staff Training, you will learn:  Navigating eCW and customizing My Settings Importing
06/19
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in the LGBTQI Communities Training
June 19, 2019
TBD
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM Facilitators: Leanne Brotsky, Training and Outreach Specialist, DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence Training Overview: Please join the DCPCA and the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
07/10
eCW New Front Office Staff Training
July 10, 2019
DCPCA: 1620 I Street NW, Ste.300, Washington DC 20006
Time: 9:00AM - 4:30PM Facilitator: Jim Costello,  Deputy Director of HIT Operations, DCPCA    In the eCW Front Office Training, you will learn:  Navigating eCW and customizing My Settings Registering patients

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