OPCA supports health centers in advancing high-quality, whole person care through a suite of targeted training, technical assistance, and peer convenings. Designed with the complex realities of safety-net clinical practice in mind, our offerings build clinical and operational capacity to meet emerging population health needs, reduce disparities, and improve patient outcomes across Oregon’s FQHCs. 

This programming brings together clinical leaders, providers, quality improvement staff, and care teams through a variety of interactive formats, from hands-on training to facilitated learning collaboratives. Our work is informed by public health data, community and membership voice, and best practices, and is aligned with both HRSA expectations and the lived experience of health center patients and providers. 

What we offer:  

  • Provider Communication & Competency Training – Skills-based training to enhance provider-patient communication and meet PCPCH & Oregon Medical Board Standards. Certificate for attestation document provided. 
  • Maternal Health Convenings – Cross-sector learning sessions focused on improving maternal health outcomes, addressing workforce gaps, and advancing birth equity. 
  • Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Screening Training – Tools and trauma-informed approaches to help clinical staff identify, support, and refer patients experiencing IPV. 
  • HIV & STI Prevention – Training and resources to support routine HIV and STI prevention efforts, paired with clinical guidance for addressing risks in high-priority populations. Emphasis is placed on reducing stigma, promoting early intervention, and improving overall patient outcomes. 
  • Oral Health Integration – Resources and collaborative learning opportunities to strengthen oral health services within primary care, improve access, and advance whole-person care. 
  • Carceral and Re-entry Linkages to Care Community of Practice – Strategies for strengthening care transitions for patients involved in the justice system, including continuity of care before and after incarceration. 
  • Empathic Inquiry – A conversational approach to patient screening developed by OPCA to promote partnership, affirmation, and patient engagement.