DC Primary Care Association - DCPCA

05/01/2026

George Jones, CEO of Bread for the City, is joining and speaking at the Hope Lives at Health Centers rally on Monday, May 4. Join George and other community members to tell DC Council to protect patients and access to care, stabilize and strengthen the DC Alliance, and advance equitable coverage through the Basic Health Plan.

Join us on May 4 at 10 AM at the Wilson Building steps and stand up for patients, providers, and a healthier DC. Optional registration/RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eRCgs5fM

04/30/2026

Ruth Pollard, President & CEO of DCPCA, will be speaking at the Protect Community Health Centers rally on Monday, May 4th at 10:00 AM in front of the Wilson Building.

“As the District makes critical decisions in the FY27 budget, we are calling on leaders to protect coverage, reduce barriers to care, and make meaningful investments in primary care," said Ruth. "Coverage instability and administrative hurdles put patients at risk. DC can and must prioritize a budget that keeps people covered, strengthens Medicaid and the Alliance, and ensures community health centers can continue meeting the needs of our neighbors."

Will she see you there? Optional registration/RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eRCgs5fM

04/29/2026

📣 SAVE THE DATE 📣

In 2026, the DC Primary Care Association marks a meaningful milestone—30 Years of Collective Action advancing community-rooted primary care in every DC neighborhood.

30 Years of Collective Action: Centering Community Health, Power, and Partnership, presented by Labcorp will bring together health center leaders, care teams, community partners, policymakers, and advocates to reflect on our shared journey and chart a bold path forward.

Through inspiring plenaries, interactive workshops, and community-centered conversations, we’ll explore how collective action has shaped the health center movement—and how we can continue to build power with and for the communities we serve.

📅 Monday, October 26, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Washington Marriott Capitol Hill | Washington, DC

Early bird registration opens May 1! Join us as we honor the people, partnerships, and progress that define the last 30 years of DCPCA , recommit to a future rooted in collaboration, resilience, and impact. Stay tuned for registration details.

04/28/2026

Here is a little to our 2025 Rally for Community Health Centers! Will YOU join us for our 2026 rally on May 4 and tell the DC Council that Hope Lives At Health Centers?! Show up at 10 AM at the Wilson Building steps and stand up for patients, providers, and a healthier DC. Optional registration/RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eRCgs5fM

04/28/2026

Nancy Ban, CEO of Mary's Center, is joining and speaking at the Hope Lives at Health Centers rally on Monday, May 4. Join Nancy and other community members to tell DC Council to protect patients and access to care, stabilize and strengthen the DC Alliance, and advance equitable coverage through the Basic Health Plan.

Join us on May 4 at 10 AM at the Wilson Building steps and stand up for patients, providers, and a healthier DC. Optional registration/RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eRCgs5fM

04/01/2026

New logo. Same mission.

DC Primary Care Association is proud to launch our new and refreshed brand. Thirty years ago, DCPCA was founded to be a voice of health centers and the communities they serve—championing equitable, accessible, and high-quality primary care for all District residents.

Thank you for being a part of this work, and look for more regarding our milestone anniversary throughout this year!

09/16/2025

Join us on Monday, October 27, 2025, for DCPCA’s Value-Based Care Symposium, presented by Wellpoint!

This is a dynamic, full-day symposium designed to accelerate the shift to value-based care. This interactive event brings together healthcare leaders, payers, providers, and patient advocates to explore innovative strategies, share real-world solutions, and build actionable roadmaps for improving outcomes and equity in care delivery.

📅 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Register now → https://ow.ly/EgFX50WXwoe

08/21/2025

🚨 Internship Opportunity with our partners at the DC Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF)! The intern/fellow will work in DHCF, within the Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). This opportunity will provide the intern/fellow, working alongside the OCMO team, withpractical, hands-on experience and exposure to foundational areas of health care administration, public health practice, policy and implementation, and an understandingof the broader societal impacts of affordable health coverage on healthcare access, equity,and health outcomes. Learn more and find out how to apply: https://ow.ly/Yh3i50WJTnu

08/09/2025

Today, we reflect with gratitude, and look ahead with purpose. As part of National Health Center Week, we asked staff from DCPCA and the DC Connected Care Network to describe their vision for Community Health Centers over the next decade in just a few words.

The responses were powerful:
🔹 Equitable
🔹 Accessible
🔹 Comprehensive
🔹 Empowered
🔹 Innovative
…and many more.

These words form a collective vision rooted in justice, compassion, and transformation. They reflect our commitment to enabling our member health centers to be financially sustainable, resilient, culturally competent, and technically advanced.

Take a look at the word cloud to see how our teams envision the future, and think about how YOU can join us in shaping it.

08/08/2025

During National Health Center Week, we’re proud to spotlight the incredible staff who make community health centers a place of quality care, connection, and transformation.

Meet Christian Minter, Perinatal Services Manager at Community of Hope DC, whose leadership is shaping the future of maternal and infant health in DC.

Christian has spent nearly three years building systems of care that center compassion, consistency, and community. From leading CenteringPregnancy and Parent Cafés to coordinating perinatal navigation and care, she ensures every family feels supported during life’s most critical moments.

“I am passionate about creating a community where families in DC can thrive,” Christian says. “I love that I get to do this work at a community health center.”

Her achievements include:
Expanding access to group prenatal care through evening/weekend options
Launching cross-departmental working groups to improve care models
Supporting the rollout of a reimagined Perinatal Navigator role
Establishing a consistent schedule of perinatal groups like prenatal yoga and infant massage

Christian’s work is a testament to what’s possible when care is rooted in equity, empathy, and excellence. Join us in celebrating Christian and all the staff who power our partner health centers!

08/07/2025