Intimate Partner Violence Safe Tables and Webinar Series
2025-07-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Strangulation: Assessment, Treatment, and Intervention – Webinar – 2-Part Series
Part 2: July 23, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00pm | Register
Interpersonal violence is an epidemic in our culture with significant short and long-term health implications. We will embark on a year-long webinar series to understand these topics.
The IPV Safe Table will provide a brief, introductory overview of the incidence of various forms of IPV, the role of providers in treatment and intervention, and community resources especially Forensic Nurses, who are available throughout the state.
An SBIRT approach with particular attention to patient safety and documentation will be used.

National Health Center Week
2025-08-03 - 2025-08-09
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 to highlight the commitment and passion of Community Health Center staff, board members, and supporters who make it possible to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare services to more than 31.5 million patients across nearly 15,000 communities annually.
NHCW 2025 Theme: Celebrating 60 Years of Progress
Join Us in Celebrating 60 Years of Improving Our Nation’s Health.
Maine’s Community Health Centers serve as a beacon of strength, service, and care in their communities. In moments of pain and loss, they offer support and love. In moments of triumph, they offer hope and a vision for the future. This year’s National Health Center Week theme focuses on empowering communities by connecting them with health centers and elected officials from all levels of government. Celebrate the uniqueness of your community and get to know those dedicated to lasting partnerships!

Each day of National Health Center Week is dedicated to a particular focus area:

Sunday, August 3: Theme Day: Celebrating 60 Years of Progress
Monday, August 4: Staff Appreciation Day
Tuesday, August 5: Patient Appreciation Day
Wednesday, August 6: Health Conditions Focus
Thursday, August 7: Populations Day
Friday, August 8: Partner Appreciation Day
Saturday, August 9: Gratitude and Future Vision

Intimate Partner Violence Safe Tables and Webinar Series
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00
Domestic Abuse: How do I ask about it and what if they say ‘yes’? – Webinar
September 10, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00pm | Register
Interpersonal violence is an epidemic in our culture with significant short and long-term health implications. We will embark on a year-long webinar series to understand these topics.
The IPV Safe Table will provide a brief, introductory overview of the incidence of various forms of IPV, the role of providers in treatment and intervention, and community resources especially Forensic Nurses, who are available throughout the state.
An SBIRT approach with particular attention to patient safety and documentation will be used.

Everyday Leadership: Foundations for Supportive Supervision in FQHCs
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:45, 2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00
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Registration – Sept. 10, 2025
Registration – Sept. 24, 2025
Registration – Oct. 8, 2025

Join us for this free, 3-part virtual training series, designed for supervisors, team leads, and frontline managers working in FQHCs. Whether you’re new to supervision or have years of experience, this series offers tools, reflective practices, and strengths-based tools to support ongoing growth and comfort with supervision.
Once registered for a session, you will receive a confirmation email with Zoom access details and a calendar hold for that specific date. While we recommend attending all three sessions, participation in every session is not required.

Foundations of Strengths-Based Supervision
September 10, 12:00 -1:00 pm
Participants will learn:

Core Concepts of a strengths-based model of supervision -Setting and reinforcing expectations
Building trust and psychological safety
Feedback using a strengths perspective

Strategies for Navigating Burnout, Wellness, and Focusing on Resiliency-Informed Supervision
September 24, 12:00 – 1:45pm
Participants will learn how to:

Apply trauma and resiliency-informed principles to navigate conflict or misalignment
Identify signs of burnout in selves and team members; apply practical skills for self-regulation and for navigating interpersonal challenges.
Use strategies to restore trust and relationship after tension or miscommunication
Balance leadership expectations with personal boundaries and well-being in high-stress settings

Fostering a Culture of Growth & Learning
October 8, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Participants will learn:

Coaching techniques for everyday use
Feedback that motivates and guides
Fostering professional development

Meet Your Facilitator
Hillary Colcord is the Chief of Culture at MPCA, where she focuses on organizational culture and wellness, as well as member-facing presentations on workplace safety and staff resilience. Hillary has been with MPCA since 2019 and brings extensive experience working in low-barrier settings with people experiencing chronic homelessness, providing front-line services as well as developing programs and strategies to support staff in meeting complex community needs. Hillary holds a B.A. in Sociology from Suffolk University, and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of New England.

Questions? Contact Leslie Lorentzen, llorentzen@mepca.org.

De-escalation and Workplace Safety Webinar
2025-10-07 12:00 - 13:00
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Registration
This timely and informative training will provide health center staff with practical tools to prevent, de-escalate, and respond to conflict in the workplace. Grounded in person-centered principles, the session will explore strategies for recognizing early warning signs, safely interrupting escalating behavior, and maintaining professional boundaries in high-stress situations. Participants will also learn how to respond effectively to imminent threats of violence and how to support both staff and clients through debriefing and self-care practices.
Key Learning Objectives:

Define workplace violence and identify common patient, client, and staff factors that contribute to escalation.
Recognize early warning signs of conflict and apply prevention strategies to create a safe and welcoming environment; Demonstrate effective de-escalation techniques, including communication, stance, and boundary-setting practices that prioritize safety; and Identify appropriate responses to imminent threats of violence, including when and how to involve law enforcement and other supports.
Implement follow-up and debriefing practices that promote staff well-being, strengthen organizational learning, and support a safe workplace culture.

Target Audience: All health center staff are welcome to attend; however, this training is designed with patient-facing frontline staff in mind.
For more information, contact Megan Cross: mcross@mepca.org or (207) 707-5112.

Introduction to Maine's Community Health Center Network
2025-10-14 15:00 - 15:45
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Registration
Maine’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), also known as Community Health Centers (CHCs), make up the largest, independent primary care network in the state, providing high-quality, accessible primary and preventive medical, behavioral, and dental health services. CHCs are innovative providers of choice and are always working to provide services that directly respond to the needs of their community.
Across the state CHCs are employers, providers, and partners of choice in the communities they serve. This webinar will assist new health center employees and board members, health professionals, and community partners in understanding how CHCs lower overall health care costs and improve the health of their patients and communities.
Key Learning Objectives:

Learn about Maine’s Community Health Center Network and the services they offer;
Explore the mission of Community Health Centers, how they promote health access and provide whole-person care; and
Learn about the Maine Primary Care Association and the training and technical assistance they provide.

Target Audience: New health center employees and board members, health professions students and job seekers, community partners and stakeholders.
For more information, contact Leslie Wolf: lwolf@mepca.org or (207) 707-4050.

MPCA 2025 Annual Conference
2025-10-22 - 2025-10-23 | Samoset Resort, 220 Warrenton St., Rockport, ME, 04856
***Information Coming Soon***

Back-to-School Spotlight: VitalCare for Kids and Communication Strategies for SBHCs
2025-10-29 12:00 - 13:00
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Registration
Back-to-school season is here, and we’re kicking it off with an informative session for School-Based Health Centers. This one-hour program begins with an introduction to VitalCare for Kids—the new name for MaineCare’s Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment (EPSDT) program.
VitalCare for Kids is designed to ensure that children and youth under 21 receive timely screenings, care, and the support they need to thrive. In the second half of the session, we’ll highlight practical strategies to help School-Based Health Centers strengthen communication and advocacy—building stronger connections with students, families, school staff, and community partners through clear, meaningful, and effective engagement.
Key Learning Objectives:

Explore how VitalCare for Kids (EPSDT) can and cannot be used;
Identify the overall requirements for services to be covered, and the Prior Authorization (PA) process;
Learn how to bill for VitalCare for Kids (EPSDT) approved services;
Discuss the importance of telling the story of your SBHC through communications and advocacy;
Identify best practices for communications and marketing; and
Review important considerations for FQHCs engaging in advocacy.

Target Audience: School-based health Center staff, clinical staff, billing & coding staff.
For more information, contact Megan Cross: mcross@mepca.org or (207) 707-5112.

Intimate Partner Violence Safe Tables and Webinar Series
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00
Child Abuse – Webinar
November 12, 2025 |12:00 – 1:00pm | Register
Interpersonal violence is an epidemic in our culture with significant short and long-term health implications. We will embark on a year-long webinar series to understand these topics.
The IPV Safe Table will provide a brief, introductory overview of the incidence of various forms of IPV, the role of providers in treatment and intervention, and community resources especially Forensic Nurses, who are available throughout the state.
An SBIRT approach with particular attention to patient safety and documentation will be used.

Annual State/Territory-Based 2025 Uniform Data System (UDS) Training
2025-12-02 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-04 13:00 - 16:00
Quick Links:
Registration
Agenda
2025 Materials
– UDS Manual
– Annual UDS Training
– Annual Training Slides Handout
– Overview
– UDS Reporting Tables
– User Guide
– Submission Checklist
– Performance Indicators (by State)
– National Health Centers
– National Look-alike Health Centers
– Navigating CQM reporting for 2025 UDS Submission
This year’s annual UDS training will be conducted again virtually. Participants should plan to attend both sessions for a full and comprehensive understanding of the complete UDS report. Attendees will:

Gain an understanding of reporting the UDS including: the patient profile, reporting clinical services and quality of care indicators, operational and financial tables, and other required UDS reporting forms.
Learn about the new requirements included in 2025 reporting.
Learn tips for success including strategies for submission.
Receive valuable resources that provide further reporting guidance.

Click here to see what is being covered each day.
Target Audience: CEOs, CFOs, Billers, and any health center staff involved in UDS submission.
For more information, contact Megan Cross: mcross@mepca.org or (207) 707-5112.

Intimate Partner Violence Safe Tables and Webinar Series
2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:00
Elder Abuse – Webinar
January 14, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00pm | Register
Interpersonal violence is an epidemic in our culture with significant short and long-term health implications. We will embark on a year-long webinar series to understand these topics.
The IPV Safe Table will provide a brief, introductory overview of the incidence of various forms of IPV, the role of providers in treatment and intervention, and community resources especially Forensic Nurses, who are available throughout the state.
An SBIRT approach with particular attention to patient safety and documentation will be used.

Intimate Partner Violence Safe Tables and Webinar Series
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00
Sexual Assault – Webinar
March 18, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00pm | Register
Interpersonal violence is an epidemic in our culture with significant short and long-term health implications. We will embark on a year-long webinar series to understand these topics.
The IPV Safe Table will provide a brief, introductory overview of the incidence of various forms of IPV, the role of providers in treatment and intervention, and community resources especially Forensic Nurses, who are available throughout the state.
An SBIRT approach with particular attention to patient safety and documentation will be used.

Intimate Partner Violence Safe Tables and Webinar Series
2026-06-17 12:00 - 13:00
MePCA PSO Safe Table: Intimate Partner Violence Series Wrap-up
June 17, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00pm | Register
Interpersonal violence is an epidemic in our culture with significant short and long-term health implications. We will embark on a year-long webinar series to understand these topics.
The IPV Safe Table will provide a brief, introductory overview of the incidence of various forms of IPV, the role of providers in treatment and intervention, and community resources especially Forensic Nurses, who are available throughout the state.
An SBIRT approach with particular attention to patient safety and documentation will be used.
