Maine Primary Care Association

07/24/2025

T-minus 10 days and counting until National Health Center Week. To learn more about this special week and events happening at Maine's Community Health Centers, click on link below.

National Health Center Week is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) to raise awareness of the mission and accomplishments of America’s 1,400 Community Health Centers (CHCs). National Health Center Week is an opportunity … Read More

07/23/2025

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07/22/2025

When you need to see someone, you can at Maine's Community Health Centers! Great job, Islands Community Medical Services (ICMS)!!!

"The very day I lay in that hospital bed, Congress passed major cuts to Medicaid, rural health and emergency preparedness."

07/18/2025

No judgment. Just help. Maine’s Community Health Centers are a trusted place to find care, support, and hope for those facing substance use challenges. To find your local health center, visit: FindMyHealthCenter.org

We are here to support you.

No matter where you are on your recovery journey, we are here to help. Talk to your clinician today about SUD treatment services at HealthReach.

07/14/2025

Maine's Community Health Centers do more than provide healthcare—they help put food on the table. By connecting families with food and other resources like SNAP, and nutrition education, they’re fighting hunger at its root. To learn more, contact your local health center: FindMyHealthCenter.org

07/10/2025

Our team had a fantastic time yesterday visiting Harrington Family Health Center for the Health Career Exploration Day! Local 7th–12th grade students participated in hands-on activities, connected with healthcare professionals, and explored careers in community health with the Scrub Club.

Events like this are so impactful because they give students early exposure to real-world healthcare settings, spark interest in high-demand careers, and build confidence through hands-on learning. MPCA is proud to support opportunities that inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders!

07/01/2025

📢 Statement from MPCA

Today’s Senate vote to drastically cut Medicaid is a devastating blow to over 400,000 Mainers who rely on this critical program for essential health care. The cuts to Medicaid contained in the Senate-passed version of this bill will not only jeopardize Mainer’s access to care, but also put enormous strain on Community Health Centers, rural hospitals, and local health care providers already operating on tight margins.

While we are extremely disappointed in today's vote, we are grateful to Senator Collins and Senator King for voting against this bill.

To read the full statement, visit: https://mepca.org/medicaid/

07/01/2025

A new national study reveals the critical role Community Health Centers play in the health and well-being of their communities. Bottom line: CHCs are a lifeline! Policy decisions that weaken them aren’t just economic—they’re literally life or death.

The loss of Community Health Center, or CHC, sites in the United States is associated with a significant increase in county-level mortality, particularly in underserved areas, according to a new na…

06/30/2025

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06/30/2025

Stories like Kenley's serve as powerful reminders of the important role Medicaid plays in Maine, highlighting the imperative of preserving and protecting this lifeline for 400,000 Maine people.

It’s estimated that over 1 in 4 Mainers will lose their health insurance and be significantly impacted by proposed cuts to Medicaid. People like Kenley, a patient at Nasson Health Care, will no longer be able to afford or access the critical care they rely on (read his story below). In the coming days, the Senate will be voting on the bill proposing these cuts.

Call Senator Collins (202-224-2523) and Senator King (202-224-5344) TODAY and tell them to protect Maine by protecting .
https://nassonhealthcare.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Kenley_G_story_6_25.pdf

06/27/2025

The ME CHW Summit on Tuesday was a meaningful and energizing celebration of the vital work Community Health Workers do across our state.

A total of 27 health center staff participated from 10 different organizations, with support from WIN allowing 10 CHWs to attend at no cost. The day began with inspiring opening remarks from Chrissa McIver of the MECHW Advisory Board and continued with a powerful keynote on advocacy from Rebecca Boulos of MPHA, underscoring the importance of CHWs sharing their stories to drive change.

Attendees had time to connect with one another, visit exhibitors, and explore ways to engage with MPCA. The afternoon included a presentation of the statewide CHW Workforce Survey findings, followed by a thoughtful panel discussion hosted by Maine DHHS featuring Dr. Puthiery Va, Dr. Lisa Letourneau, and Michelle Probert.

THANK YOU to everyone who made the day a success, and to all CHWs for your deep commitment to health access and community care.

06/26/2025

The proposed Medicaid cuts in the reconciliation bill represent a substantial rollback in support for vulnerable populations. These cuts would significantly increase administrative burdens, escalate costs without improving outcomes, and lead to widespread loss of coverage for workers who may not have other options for affordable healthcare. In Maine, 30% of the state's farmers, fishers, hunters, and loggers rely on Medicaid for their health insurance and would be disproportionately impacted by these cuts. It's not too late to call Sens. Collins and King to urge them to protect Medicaid.

Sen. Collins: (202) 224-2523
Sen. King: (202) 224-5344

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Families USA is releasing a new report detailing the specific industries that depend on the nearly 20 million low-wage workers in America who get their health care coverage through Medicaid.