Maine Primary Care Association

09/04/2026

Thank you, Bobby Martin, for representing MPCA and our health center network at the HC4ME conference this week. Your knowledge and insights were a valuable addition to the panel.

Special thanks to Consumers for Affordable Health Care for hosting such an important and timely event!

09/02/2026

At a time when health care and workforce costs are increasing rapidly, the cost-of-living adjustment owed to Maine’s community health centers is essential to protecting access to care and ensuring rural and underserved Mainers can continue to receive high-quality primary care in the communities where they live and work.

The state health department said there was no funding appropriated for this year's adjustment.

08/31/2026

Happy 5th work anniversary, Ashley! Your talent, dedication, and attention to detail consistently help deliver impressive outcomes for our health centers. Thank you for the care and positive leadership you bring every day. You are truly making the difference! Congratulations on this milestone!

08/28/2026

🎉 Happy 4-year MPCA anniversary, Bobby!
Since joining in 2022, Bobby has brought more than significant expertise to our team; he brings passion, humor, and wisdom as well, and we are grateful to work alongside him.

Thank you, Bobby, for your work and everything you bring to our team. Here's to many more years!

08/27/2026

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are helping Maine’s Community Health Centers bring care closer to home, build trust, connect people with resources, and address the unique challenges of rural communities.

Their work is essential to improving access, strengthening communities, and creating a healthier Maine.

Join us in celebrating the critical work that CHWs do this week and throughout the year!

08/26/2026

MPCA CEO, Darcy Shargo, issued the following statement in support of PCHC and the need to protect access to primary care in Maine.

https://tinyurl.com/MPCAstatement082626

"Without a capital infusion in the very near term, we will be forced to make choices to curtail services and locations."

08/25/2026

Six pillars. One essential workforce.

This National Community Health Worker Awareness Week, we’re celebrating the CHWs who are essential to Maine’s Community Health Centers and the communities they serve.

CHWs build trust, break down barriers, connect people to care and resources, and bring the voice of the community into health care.

Learn more about the Six Pillars of Community Health Workers and why this workforce matters: https://youtu.be/ZzrqIOsfofw

We've developed the Six Pillars of Community Health Workers to comm...

08/24/2026

This week, we're celebrating National Community Health Worker Awareness Week 🎉

Created and led by NACHW since 2023, this week is dedicated to celebrating and collaborating with Community Health Workers (CHWs) and their allies across the country, and to raising awareness of the incredible diversity of the CHW profession, workforce, and movement.

At MPCA, we're proud to stand alongside the CHWs across Maine who serve as trusted messengers, connectors, and advocates, bridging the gap between healthcare systems and the communities they serve. Their work builds trust, breaks down barriers to care, and strengthens health care from the ground up.

Join us in recognizing the CHWs who make a difference every day!

08/18/2026

We are excited to announce that the agenda for MPCA's 2026 Annual Conference is officially live. This year's theme, "Maine's CHCs: Rooted in Community, Growing Stronger Together," reflects the strength and connection at the heart of Maine's community health centers. Take a look at the full agenda and join us this year on October 14-15!

https://web.cvent.com/event/99971ac8-9dda-4466-a746-1ec3a84bf8b6/websitePage:709658d5-6f15-4015-b6a8-4ab15b8b3556?RefId=Agenda&rt=5w3YRDfofk-NW2lAzJ2wCA

08/17/2026

This month’s Ambassador Newsletter is here, and it's a special one, featuring highlights from National Health Center Week! This was one of the best National Health Center Weeks to date, and we are very inspired by and grateful for all of our member health centers.