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SUMMARY:Recognizing & Responding to Survivors of Human Trafficking in the Healthcare Sector
DESCRIPTION:Quick Links:\nRegistration \nHuman trafficking is a public health issue that requires a coordinated community response. Healthcare providers have a unique opportunity to identify and resource survivors of human trafficking by integrating trauma-informed assessment into their already-existing social determinants of health screening. By understanding the issue of human trafficking\, potential indicators of trafficking\, root causes\, and relational dynamics\, we can better offer services to survivors of trafficking\, paving the pathway to healing\, justice\, and a life free from coercion and exploitation. \nPreble Street’s Anti-Trafficking Services and Maine Mobile Health Program have collaborated to bring a trauma-informed\, culturally responsive lens to trafficking assessment. This partnership has enhanced the health services offered to both survivors of trafficking and those at risk of experiencing trafficking and exploitation. \nDon’t miss out on this timely and important training. Register today! \nSpeakers: \nHailey Virusso\, LCSW\, Director of Anti-Trafficking Services\, Preble Street\nHannah Miller\, MPH\, Director of Outreach\, Maine Mobile Health Program \nTarget audience: Clinical staff \nFor more information\, contact Annick Metoule: ametoule@mepca.org.
URL:https://mepca.org/event/recognizing-responding-to-survivors-of-human-trafficking-in-the-healthcare-sector/
LOCATION:Maine Primary Care Association\, 73 Winthrop Street\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T093000
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SUMMARY:What's Happening to Us? Burnout\, Secondary Stress\, Trauma-Informed Care 
DESCRIPTION:Quick Links:\nRegistration \nPlease join Maine Primary Care Association for a timely and informative webinar on burnout\, stress and trauma-informed care. This session will provide an accessible overview of burnout and secondary traumatic stress — what they are\, how to recognize them\, and what’s happening in the brain. Designed for all types of community health center staff\, it will lay the groundwork for a follow-up session focused on practical self-care strategies. Attendees will learn how to: \n\nDefine burnout and secondary traumatic stress and distinguish between them;\nIdentify common signs and symptoms in selves and colleagues;\nDescribe basic brain and nervous system responses to chronic stress and trauma exposure; and\nConnect this foundational knowledge to the upcoming self-care session.\n\nSpeaker: Hillary Colcord\, MSW\, Chief of Culture\, Maine Primary Care Association \nTarget audience:  BOD\, CEOs\, Clinical staff (including BH & OH)\, CHWs\, administrative professionals\, PSR \nFor more information\, contact Ashley Cleary: acleary@mepca.org.
URL:https://mepca.org/event/whats-happening-to-us-burnout-secondary-stress-trauma-informed-care/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
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SUMMARY:National Health Center Week
DESCRIPTION:Every August\, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) sponsors National Health Center Week (NHCW) to celebrate and increase awareness of America’s 1\,512 Community Health Centers (CHCs). NHCW is an opportunity to highlight the commitment and passion of CHC patients\, staff\, board members\, and supporters who make it possible to provide quality\, comprehensive healthcare services to 52 million patients across more than 17\,000 communities. \nNHCW 2026 Theme: Building Innovative Care Where It Matters Most \nThis year’s theme celebrates how CHCs use creativity and commitment to advance innovative solutions that meet patients where they are and improve primary care delivery\, access\, and outcomes nationwide. This includes partnering with key stakeholders and elected officials to strengthen relationships that support high-quality\, patient-centered care in the communities they serve. \nEach day of National Health Center Week is dedicated to a particular focus area \n\nSunday\, August 2: Theme DayWe kick off National Health Center Week with a look at the incredible innovation CHCs provide to their communities. From serving a handful of communities to now reaching 1 in 7 Americans\, CHCs have become a cornerstone of community health.\nMonday\, August 3: Staff Appreciation DayCHCs thrive because of their dedicated clinical and non-clinical staff. This day honors all employees and their vital contributions to patient care and organizational success. Let’s emphasize the importance of valuing everyone on the team.\nTuesday\, August 4: Patient Appreciation DayPatients are at the heart of CHCs\, and this day recognizes their role in shaping care delivery. We celebrate patient boards—a revolutionary model of governance where patients make up 51% or more of board members—and their contributions to the health center movement.\nWednesday\, August 5: Health Conditions FocusCHCs play a critical role in addressing acute and chronic conditions through prevention\, early detection\, and treatment. This day highlights efforts like vaccinations\, cancer screenings\, heart health\, diabetes care\, and managing chronic infectious diseases.\nThursday\, August 6: Populations DayCHCs serve patients of all race and ethnicities\, in rural\, urban\, suburban\, island and frontier communities. This includes maternal and child health\, adults\, elders/ older adults\, veterans\, agricultural workers\, and those experiencing homelessness\, to name a few. This day celebrates CHCs’ commitment to understanding the unique needs of their patients and communities\, and providing quality\, accessible care.\nFriday\, August 7: Partner Appreciation DayCHCs succeed through collaboration with public\, non-profit and industry partners. From hospitals to schools\, businesses to government leaders\, food banks to public housing\, these partnerships drive innovation and advance health.\nSaturday\, August 8: Gratitude and Future VisionWe close the week with a focus on gratitude for all who contribute to the CHC mission and a vision for the future. Together\, we aim to serve 1 in 3 Americans\, ensuring health for all.\n\n\nNational Health Center Week Events in Maine \nDuring this year’s weeklong celebration\, health centers throughout Maine will be holding special events in recognition of patients\, staff\, programs and community partners. Bookmark this page and check back as we will be listing health center events here as we move closer to National Health Center Week.
URL:https://mepca.org/event/national-health-center-week-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000
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SUMMARY:Depression & Intimate Partner Violence: Examining the Potential Correlation for Pediatric and Elder Patients
DESCRIPTION:Quick Links:\nRegistration \nPlease join Maine Primary Care Association and the University of New England’s SANE Program for a timely and informative webinar on depression and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). This session will provide healthcare professionals with foundational knowledge and practical skills to recognize\, screen for\, and respond to IPV in a trauma-informed manner. Participants will explore the relationship between IPV and depression\, identify common patterns of power and control used by abusive individuals\, and learn to recognize signs of abuse and patient disclosures. Special attention will be given to considerations for pediatric and older adult populations\, including unique risk factors and response strategies. Through evidence-based screening techniques\, case-based discussions\, and hypothetical scenarios\, participants will strengthen their ability to provide compassionate\, patient-centered care and connect individuals experiencing or at risk for IPV with appropriate internal and community resources. \nParticipants will: \n\nDiscuss the potential correlation between patients experiencing depression and IPV with special considerations for pediatric and elder populations.\nIdentify abusive tactics that people employ to obtain and maintain power and control over their partners and family members.\nDescribe ways a patient might make a disclosure and/or exhibit signs of abuse.\nRecognize specific considerations for working with pediatric and elder patients.\nDiscuss evidence based\, informed screening strategies to use in practice.\nInterpret hypothetical scenarios in order to develop trauma informed care skills for screening and responding to a patient experiencing IPV.\nIdentify what internal and external resources are best to use when IPV is suspected or disclosed.\n\nTarget audience: FQHC clinical staff. \nFor more information\, contact Annick Metoule: ametoule@mepca.org.
URL:https://mepca.org/event/depression-intimate-partner-violence-examining-the-potential-correlation-for-pediatric-and-elder-patients/
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SUMMARY:Annual State/Territory-Based 2026 Uniform Data System (UDS) Training
DESCRIPTION:Quick Links:\nRegistration\nAgenda (Coming Soon) \nThis year’s annual UDS training will be conducted virtually as described below. Participants should plan to attend all sessions for a full and comprehensive understanding of the complete UDS report. \nAttendees will:\n• 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.\n• Learn about the new requirements included in 2026 reporting.\n• Learn tips for success including strategies for submission.\n• Receive valuable resources that provide further reporting guidance. \nPresenter:\nLisa Anne Schamus\, M.P.H.\, a Principal at JSI\, brings over three decades of expertise to the fields of public health data analysis\, program evaluation\, and quality improvement. Throughout her career\, she has specialized in diagnosing structural training gaps and guiding healthcare organizations through data-driven program improvement. Her background includes creating training materials\, standardizing protocols\, and informing public health policies for major federal and statei nitiatives. Prior to her current work\, she served as the Title X Team Lead for the OPA-funded Reproductive Health National Training Center (RHNTC). In this role\, she managed a team of 14 individuals dedicated to developing and delivering comprehensive training and technical assistance frameworks to Title X-funded agencies across the nation. \nCurrently\, in her role with the HRSA-funded Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Technical Assistance Center\, Ms. Schamus serves as both a Technical Assistance and Data Specialist\, providing support to entities implementing maternal patient safety bundles. She is also a UDS reviewer and contributes to the development of the annual UDS Manual and other UDS resources\, the training webinar series and State Based Annual UDS training for Primary Care Associations(PCAs). \nTarget Audience:\nAll health center staff involved in annual UDS reporting. \nFor more information\, contact Megan Cross: mcross@mepca.org or (207) 707-5112.
URL:https://mepca.org/event/annual-state-territory-based-2026-uniform-data-system-uds-training/
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SUMMARY:Annual State/Territory-Based 2026 Uniform Data System (UDS) Training
DESCRIPTION:Quick Links:\nRegistration\nAgenda (Coming Soon)\n \nThis year’s annual UDS training will be conducted virtually as described below. Participants should plan to attend all sessions for a full and comprehensive understanding of the complete UDS report. \nAttendees will:\n• 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.\n• Learn about the new requirements included in 2026 reporting.\n• Learn tips for success including strategies for submission.\n• Receive valuable resources that provide further reporting guidance. \nPresenter:\nLisa Anne Schamus\, M.P.H.\, a Principal at JSI\, brings over three decades of expertise to the fields of public health data analysis\, program evaluation\, and quality improvement. Throughout her career\, she has specialized in diagnosing structural training gaps and guiding healthcare organizations through data-driven program improvement. Her background includes creating training materials\, standardizing protocols\, and informing public health policies for major federal and statei nitiatives. Prior to her current work\, she served as the Title X Team Lead for the OPA-funded Reproductive Health National Training Center (RHNTC). In this role\, she managed a team of 14 individuals dedicated to developing and delivering comprehensive training and technical assistance frameworks to Title X-funded agencies across the nation. \nCurrently\, in her role with the HRSA-funded Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Technical Assistance Center\, Ms. Schamus serves as both a Technical Assistance and Data Specialist\, providing support to entities implementing maternal patient safety bundles. She is also a UDS reviewer and contributes to the development of the annual UDS Manual and other UDS resources\, the training webinar series and State Based Annual UDS training for Primary Care Associations(PCAs). \nTarget Audience:\nAll health center staff involved in annual UDS reporting. \nFor more information\, contact Megan Cross: mcross@mepca.org or (207) 707-5112.
URL:https://mepca.org/event/annual-state-territory-based-2026-uniform-data-system-uds-training-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T150000
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SUMMARY:HR 1 Medicaid Redetermination and Work Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Quick Links:\nRegistration \nThis training will provide an overview of the community engagement requirement as a condition of Medicaid eligibility for low income working age adults. In addition to describing the basic requirements of the law\, the session will update participants on the current state of implementation\, which becomes fully effective in January\, 2027\, as well as important considerations for minimizing coverage denial and loss. \nAttendees will gain a better understanding of: \n\nThe key elements of Medicaid community engagement policy for low income working age adults;\nStrategies for minimizing erroneous coverage denials and loss; and\nThe role of Community Health Centers in protecting coverage for medically frail beneficiaries as well as people enrolling in Medicaid because of serious or complex health conditions.\n\nSpeaker: Sara Rosenbaum\, J.D.\, Professor of Health Law and Policy and Founding Chair of the Department of Health Policy at the Milken Institute School of Public Health\, George Washington University\, Washington D.C. \nTarget audience for full training series: CEOs\, CFOs\, COOs. \nCost: MPCA will invoice health centers who register for the compliance training series for a $450 fee. This fee covers all registrants from that health center for all of the sessions. In addition\, MPCA will also cover the remainder of the engagement fee for this important training. \nFor more information\, contact Sharon Stanley: sstanley@mepca.org.
URL:https://mepca.org/event/hr-1-medicaid-redetermination-and-work-requirements/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T130000
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SUMMARY:Health Center Compliance Training
DESCRIPTION:Quick Links:\nRegistration \nThis two-part virtual training will provide Community Health Center leaders\, including compliance staff\, with practical\, timely updates on the federal requirements shaping their work – spanning compliance program management\, HIPAA\, the Federal Tort Claims Act\, Section 330\, and the federal grant conditions and executive orders currently impacting CHCs. Across two afternoons\, Powers attorneys will cover the latest regulatory and legal developments\, identify emerging compliance risk areas\, and provide concrete steps health centers can take to stay compliant and protect their funding. \nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to:\n1. Identify recent developments in health center compliance obligations\, including compliance program expectations\, HIPAA requirements\, FTCA coverage\, and Section 330 requirements;\n2. Assess how recent changes may impact health center operations and finance; and\n3. Apply practical risk-management strategies to respond to new and emerging federal requirements. \nSpeakers:\nDianne Pledgie\, J.D.\, Principal\, Powers Law Healthcare Group\nAlex Lipovtsev Manager\, Compliance and Risk Management Services\, Powers Law Group\nMolly Evans\, J.D.\, Principal\, Powers Law Healthcare Group\nCarrie Riley\, J.D.\, Counsel\, Powers Law Group \nTarget audience for full training series: CEOs\, CFOs\, COOs. \nCost: MPCA will invoice health centers who register for the compliance training series for a $450 fee. This fee covers all registrants from that health center for all of the sessions. In addition\, MPCA will also cover the remainder of the engagement fee for this important training. \nFor more information\, contact Sharon Stanley: sstanley@mepca.org.
URL:https://mepca.org/event/health-center-compliance-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T160000
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SUMMARY:Health Center Compliance Training
DESCRIPTION:Quick Links:\nRegistration \nThis two-part virtual training will provide Community Health Center leaders\, including compliance staff\, with practical\, timely updates on the federal requirements shaping their work – spanning compliance program management\, HIPAA\, the Federal Tort Claims Act\, Section 330\, and the federal grant conditions and executive orders currently impacting CHCs. Across two afternoons\, Powers attorneys will cover the latest regulatory and legal developments\, identify emerging compliance risk areas\, and provide concrete steps health centers can take to stay compliant and protect their funding. \nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to:\n1. Identify recent developments in health center compliance obligations\, including compliance program expectations\, HIPAA requirements\, FTCA coverage\, and Section 330 requirements;\n2. Assess how recent changes may impact health center operations and finance; and\n3. Apply practical risk-management strategies to respond to new and emerging federal requirements. \nSpeakers:\nDianne Pledgie\, J.D.\, Principal\, Powers Law Healthcare Group\nAlex Lipovtsev Manager\, Compliance and Risk Management Services\, Powers Law Group\nMolly Evans\, J.D.\, Principal\, Powers Law Healthcare Group\nCarrie Riley\, J.D.\, Counsel\, Powers Law Group \nTarget audience for full training series: CEOs\, CFOs\, COOs. \nCost: MPCA will invoice health centers who register for the compliance training series for a $450 fee. This fee covers all registrants from that health center for all of the sessions. In addition\, MPCA will also cover the remainder of the engagement fee for this important training. \nFor more information\, contact Sharon Stanley: sstanley@mepca.org.
URL:https://mepca.org/event/health-center-compliance-training-2/
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