Idaho Community Health Center Association

12/22/2025

Join us for a free 3-part webinar series designed for FQHC leaders and HR teams focused on workforce planning, succession, and retention strategies that support long-term sustainability.

Presented in partnership with the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU) and the Star² Center (NTTAP).

📅 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST�
• Jan 20 – Workforce Planning�
• Jan 27 – Succession Planning�
• Feb 3 – Retention & Pipeline Development

🔗 Register here:�https://cubeacademy.idahochc.org/products/2026-recruitment-and-retention-speaker-series -product_tab_overview

12/03/2025

✨ Congratulations to Family Health Services on an amazing Winter Wonderland Fundraiser Gala & ICHCA Awards Banquet held on November 19th in Filer, ID!

The Foundation’s work helps ensure that residents—regardless of insurance status or ability to pay—can access lifesaving preventative care, including breast cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and diabetic eye exams.

During the event, two outstanding FHS team members were recognized during the ICHCA Awards Presentation:

Health Center Professional Award – Shelby Lancaster, PharmD
Shelby’s clinical pharmacy leadership has elevated patient care across our clinics. Her expertise, compassion, and advocacy continue to improve outcomes and strengthen the continuity of care.

Longevity Award – Yolanda Cabello, BSN, RN
Yolanda’s longstanding service as Director of Nursing reflects her unwavering commitment to Idaho communities. Her leadership and dedication embody the core values of FHS.

Thank you to every sponsor, donor, and attendee who made this night possible. Your support ensures that essential services remain accessible for the patients who need them most.

10/09/2025

Heritage Health is Hiring!

Heritage Health, one of North Idaho’s provider of integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services, is growing — and looking for mission-driven professionals to join their team in beautiful Coeur d’Alene.

🩺 Primary Care Physician (MD/DO)�📍 Coeur d’Alene, ID | Loan Repayment

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3436020

🦷 General Dentist (DDS/DMD)
📍 Coeur d’Alene, ID | Loan Repayment

Make a meaningful impact providing quality, compassionate care in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Learn more and apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3190857

Are you a passionate General Dentist looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and community-focused environment? Heritage Health is seeking a dedicated full-time General Dentist to join our dynamic team in the stunning region of Northern Idaho.As North Idaho's largest provider of integrat...

10/08/2025

Let’s all give a HUGE round of applause 👏to Nurse Susan Goudie-Adams for being awarded the 2025 Idaho Community Health Center Association’s Outreach and Enrollment Patient Impact Award! 🏆This award recognizes an individual whose outreach and enrollment efforts have made a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of patients. She was selected for this award, because every day she demonstrates a strong commitment to improving access to care, removing barriers, and supporting individuals with compassion, consistency, and care. Everyone who has met Nurse Susan knows that she will do everything in her power to ensure that the patients she takes care of have access to the care and resources that they need. Every day she comes to work with so much determination to help all the people in this wonderful community, and that is truly a special quality. We are so thankful to have someone with so much knowledge, experience, compassion, and kindness in our ACHC Family. We are so happy she has been recognized for all of her hard work, and we could not be more honored to have her on our team. We wouldn't know what we would do without you. Thank you, Nurse Susan, for everything that you continue to do for ACHC and the positive impact you have on the people in this amazing community. 🎉🎊💙🤍💙🤍🎊🎉

Idaho Community Health Center Association

08/04/2025

🌟 Celebrating Community Health Center Week! 🌟

This week, we honor the incredible impact of community health centers across the nation—and right here at Valley Family Health Care. 💙

From providing accessible care to strengthening our communities, CHCs are the backbone of public health. We're proud to stand with our partners in Oregon and Idaho to champion health equity and wellness for all. Oregon Primary Care Association Idaho Community Health Center Association
Join us in celebrating the power of community care! 🏥✨

02/05/2024

On February 1st, Idaho's community health centers came together for CHC Day at the Idaho State Capitol. CHC leaders from Full Circle Health, Heritage Health, CHAS Health, Terry Reilly Health Services, Health West Inc., Community Family Clinic, Family Health Services and our friends at Smith + Malek, engaged in conversations with local lawmakers, addressing critical issues impacting community health centers.

01/12/2024

FQHC pharmacists are the backbone for rural health. Happy Pharmacists Day Idaho!

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ On National Pharmacist Day, Health West wants to express our heartfelt gratitude to the unsung heroes behind the counter! Our pharmacists play a crucial role in keeping our community healthy and informed. Thank you for your dedication to our well-being! 💊❤️

01/04/2024

Dive into the latest community health updates with our January ICHCA Insights Newsletter 📰

Check it out here!

Your Source for Community Health Updates WHAT'S NEW AT YOUR FQ? Do you have new updates to share at your community health center? This newsletter is a great platform to get your message out. We invite

12/21/2023

🎉 Wrapping up 2023, we congratulate Kaniksu Community Health, receiving the National Quality Leader award for diabetes as part of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Quality Improvement Awards. These awards not only commend the top 10% highest performing health centers nationwide but also highlight those that have achieved significant strides in quality improvement compared to the previous year.

We extend our congratulations to Kaniksu Community Health for their achievements and commitment to providing quality healthcare.

12/21/2023

Shoshone-Bannock Community Health Center
is amazing FQHC serving Fort Hall and the surrounding region.

12/15/2023

Have you heard the news? 📣

The very first edition of our Newsletter "ICHCA Insights " is here, and it's your exclusive source for all things community health. Dive into the latest updates and essential news.

Stay informed by subscribing below!

Your Source for Community Health Updates ICHCA INSIGHTS DEC 2023 Your Source for Community Health Updates. We Support Community Health Centers Join us in fostering connectivity and staying inform

12/11/2023

🎉 Congratulations Health West Inc. for attaining a position in the top 21-30% as a Health Center Quality Leader (HCQL)!

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Quality Improvement Awards commends outstanding health centers across the nation achieving notable strides in Quality Improvment.

This signifies their standing among the top 21-30% of health centers nationwide in terms of clinical quality metrics. Thank you Health West team for your dedication and hard work.