Kentucky Primary Care Association

11/05/2025

How can primary care providers better support patients in recovery?

Watch our Recovery Management video to explore the impact of MOUD and Peer Support Specialists — then continue the conversation at our upcoming Behavioral Health and MOUD Provider Champion Roundtables!
Watch now: https://youtu.be/F2G5TCGUoQs

👉 Register now to connect with peers, share insights, and strengthen recovery support across Kentucky. www.kpca.net

Have you ever considered the importance of offering Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in a Primary Care setting? Or have you wondered what the value...

11/03/2025

Meet Jill Martin, LPCC — KPCA’s Director of Behavioral Health!

Jill is the driving force behind KPCA’s behavioral health and substance use disorder (SUD) initiatives, serving members across Kentucky. She leads efforts to strengthen care through collaboration, education, and evidence-based practices. From organizing provider and response roundtables to coordinating Kentucky’s Opioid Response Effort, Jill ensures clinics are equipped with the tools and training they need to better serve their communities.

If you have behavioral health or SUD-related training or technical assistance needs, Jill is here to help! Reach out to her at jmartin@kpca.net

10/30/2025

Empowering Primary Care through Pediatric Psychiatry Support
Join us for our next Behavioral Health Roundtable on Wednesday, November 6, from 12:00–1:00 PM EST, featuring Dr. Henrietta Bada, Professor of Pediatrics and Program Director for the HRSA-funded Kentucky MARK Program at the University of Kentucky.

🗓 November 6 | 12:00–1:00 PM EST
💻 Register now: https://www.kpca.net/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=11/6/2025&eventid=270

10/28/2025

Saving Lives in Kentucky: Expanding Primary Care Access to MOUD
Join Kentucky MOUD champions for a peer-led roundtable focused on practical strategies to expand access, tackle stigma, and turn best practices into action.

November 18th
12:00 – 1:00 PM EST

Learn how primary care can lead the way in improving access to treatment for opioid use disorder and better outcomes across communities.

👉 Register now: https://www.kpca.net/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=11/18/2025&eventid=323

10/24/2025

Kentucky Primary Care Association— 30 Seconds of Impact

In just half a minute, see how Kentucky’s community health centers are transforming care across the Commonwealth. Every day, our members provide accessible, whole-person care that strengthens families, improves health outcomes, and builds stronger communities.

Together, we’re redefining what healthcare looks like in Kentucky. 💙

Watch now ⬇️

In just half a minute, see how Kentucky’s community health centers are transforming care across the Commonwealth. Every day, our members provide accessible, ...

10/21/2025

Spotlight on Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation

We’re proud to highlight the incredible work MCHC is doing to expand access to care and strengthen communities across Eastern Kentucky. Their commitment to whole-person, community-based care is what makes Kentucky’s health center network so impactful.

“MCHC’s work reminds us that quality care happens when the community is at the center,” — Molly Lewis, CEO, KPCA

Watch how MCHC continues to lead the way in improving the health and well-being of Kentuckians:

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10/17/2025

Upcoming Webinar Alert!
Elevating Open Enrollment: Tactics, Tools, and Takeaways
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
10:00 – 11:00 AM EDT

🔗 Register now: https://www.kpca.net/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=10/28/2025&eventid=322

10/13/2025

Medical students (MD/DO) who are pursuing an OB/GYN specialty, medical students studying family medicine who will provide obstetric services regularly, and certified nurse midwife students are eligible for the Students to Service Loan Repayment Program supplement.

Get all the details and learn how to apply: https://ow.ly/iken50WVj7o

10/10/2025

Registration is now open for the 2026 KORE/KPCA Peer Support Specialist Training!
Join us April 7–9, 2026 at Natural Bridge State Resort Park for hands-on learning, community building, and professional growth.

🔗 Register now at https://www.kpca.net/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=4/7/2026&eventid=319

10/08/2025

KPCA’s Annual UDS Training registration is now open!

This training will help health center teams strengthen their understanding of Uniform Data System (UDS) reporting requirements and ensure high-quality, accurate data submission for 2025.

💻 Virtual Event
📅 December 9–10, 2025
🔗 Register now at https://www.kpca.net/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=12/9/2025&eventid=320

10/06/2025

Join us for Health Centers 101: Understanding the Mission and Supporting a Connected Workforce.

Hosted by KPCA and expert faculty from The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU), this webinar explores the history of the health center movement and how effective communication and support can strengthen and connect your workforce.

📅 Date: October 15th, 2025
💻 Location: Virtual
🔗 Register now: https://www.kpca.net/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=10/15/2025&eventid=321

10/03/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 KPCA Membership Award Winners!

We are proud to honor these outstanding leaders in community health:

🏆 Cherie Judd Spirit Award – Kimberly Beach, HR Director, Health First Community Health Center
🏆 Chuck Morgan Memorial Award – Flo Mahoney, CFO, Sterling Health Care
🏆 Aaron Brown Emerging Leader Award – Michael Thoroughman (not pictured), CFO/COO, PrimaryPlus
🏆 Lois Baker Exemplary Service Award – Stephanie Moore, CEO, White House Clinics

These incredible individuals embody the dedication, leadership, and collaborative spirit that strengthen Kentucky’s community health centers and the patients they serve. 💙