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Illinois Primary Health Care Association A vibrant network of Illinois community health centers and their allies.

IPHCA was proud to present Leader Robyn Gabel with the 2026 IPHCA Community Health Center Champion Award at Erie Evansto...
10/23/2026

IPHCA was proud to present Leader Robyn Gabel with the 2026 IPHCA Community Health Center Champion Award at Erie Evanston/Skokie Health Center! This recognition honors Leader Gabel’s support of community health centers and their vital role in expanding access to quality, affordable, community-based health care across Illinois.

👏 Please join IPHCA in congratulating Leader Robyn Gabel on this well-deserved recognition! Thank you for standing with Illinois’ community health centers and the patients and communities who depend on them.

Starting today, Illinois residents can use Get Covered Illinois Window Shopping to preview 2027 health insurance plans a...
10/22/2026

Starting today, Illinois residents can use Get Covered Illinois Window Shopping to preview 2027 health insurance plans and compare:
✅Monthly premiums
✅Deductibles and out-of-pocket costs
✅Copayments and coinsurance
✅Covered benefits and plan features
Need help understanding your options? Free assistance is available from certified Get Covered Illinois navigators and brokers.
👉Contact IPHCA Get Covered Illinois Navigators for an in person apt at 217.353.1258 or visit: getcovered.illinois.gov

Please join us in celebrating TCA Health, Inc. on the ribbon cutting of their new Nutrition Innovation & Wellness Center...
10/21/2026

Please join us in celebrating TCA Health, Inc. on the ribbon cutting of their new Nutrition Innovation & Wellness Center in Chicago's Altgeld Gardens-Murray Homes community!

This milestone represents so much more than the opening of a new building. It represents hope, opportunity, healthier futures, and a continued commitment to the communities they serve.

This new Center will bring together nutrition education, a Client Choice Food Pantry, a teaching kitchen, wellness programming, and innovative approaches to chronic disease prevention through the Food is Medicine initiatives.

For more than 55 years, TCA Health has been committed to improving the health and well-being of their communities. This Center is another meaningful step toward addressing the social factors that influence health and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live a healthier life.

🎀 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS: EARLY DETECTION MATTERS. ACCESS TO CARE MATTERS.October is National Breast Cancer Awareness M...
10/20/2026

🎀 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS: EARLY DETECTION MATTERS. ACCESS TO CARE MATTERS.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness, encourage screening, and recognize the importance of equitable access to care.

📊 DID YOU KNOW?
• In Illinois, 11,098 people were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021, including 10,981 women and 117 men.
• In 2022, 1,676 Illinois residents died from breast cancer.
• Black women experience the highest breast cancer mortality rates in Illinois, highlighting the importance of equitable access to screening, diagnosis, and treatment.

Sources: Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Illinois Cancer Awareness data, 2024.

👉Find a Health Center near you: https://bit.ly/3ZbaFfk

✨ The Magic of Community Health Centers Doesn't End When the Conference Does!Last month, health center leaders, clinicia...
10/16/2026

✨ The Magic of Community Health Centers Doesn't End When the Conference Does!

Last month, health center leaders, clinicians, board members, and partners came together at IPHCA’s 2026 Annual Leadership Conference to learn, connect, and lead. From innovative care models and workforce development to technology, financial sustainability, and expanding access, one thing was clear: the future of community health is built together.

Across Illinois, community health centers serve more than 1.5 million patients every year, providing essential whole-person care rooted in their communities.
Thank you to everyone who made this year's conference meaningful. Let's keep the conversations going and turn new ideas into stronger care for the communities we serve.

💙 What was your biggest takeaway from this year's conference?

SAVE THE DATE
2027 IPHCA Annual Leadership Conference
October 26-29 - Renaissance Schaumburg

🏆 CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY HEALTHThe Illinois Primary Health Care Association proudly celebrates the recipien...
10/02/2026

🏆 CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH
The Illinois Primary Health Care Association proudly celebrates the recipients of the 2026 Awards of Excellence! 🎉
These outstanding individuals represent the dedication, leadership, compassion and commitment that strengthen community health centers and improve access to care across Illinois.
👏 Danny K. Davis Achievement Award
Miranda Hart, MD — Erie Family Medical Center
👏 George M. O’Neill Leadership Award
Sarah Koscica, MD — Heartland Health Center
👏 Ramona Lopez Community Health Center Employee Award
Donisha Reed — TCA Health
👏 Primary Health Care Clinician Devotion Award
Hazel Hilo, MD — ACCESS
👏 Primary Health Care Clinician Devotion Award
Manoj Mathew, MD — TCA Health, Inc.
👏 IPHCA Clinical Quality Champion Award
Sara Houge — PCC Community Health Center
👏 Consumer Board Dedication Award
Ron Austin, Jr. — PCC Community Health Center
Thank you for the difference you make every day for patients, families and communities across Illinois. Congratulations to all of our 2026 honorees! ❤️ .buha

✨ DAY THREE: THE MAGIC CONTINUES!Another incredible day at the 2026 IPHCA Annual Leadership Conference! From meaningful ...
09/24/2026

✨ DAY THREE: THE MAGIC CONTINUES!
Another incredible day at the 2026 IPHCA Annual Leadership Conference! From meaningful conversations and thought-provoking sessions to collaboration and connection, Day Three was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when Illinois’ community health center community comes together.
Today’s conversations explored some of the most important topics shaping the future of CHCs from AI and innovation to workforce, behavioral health, finance, data, access, and sustainability.
📚 Learning.
🤝 Connecting.
💡 Sharing ideas.
🚀 Building what’s next.
And through it all, one thing has remained constant: the people who make the work happen.
As we head into our final day, we’re grateful for everyone who has brought their energy, expertise and passion to The Magic of CHC. ✨
One more day. One more opportunity to learn, connect and lead together.

🚀 EXPANDING ACCESS. BRINGING SPECIALTY CARE CLOSER TO HOME.A new partnership is bringing AndHealth to Illinois and creat...
09/24/2026

🚀 EXPANDING ACCESS. BRINGING SPECIALTY CARE CLOSER TO HOME.
A new partnership is bringing AndHealth to Illinois and creating new opportunities for community health center patients to access specialty care.
In this video, leaders from AndHealth, IPHCA, and Christopher Rural Health Planning Corporation discuss the specialty care gaps facing CHC patients, where a referral to a rheumatologist, dermatologist, or neurologist can mean waiting four to six months or traveling hours for care.
Through this partnership, patients will be connected to specialists and comprehensive disease management through the care team they already know and trust. 🤝
Illinois is AndHealth’s third state, following partnerships with community health centers in Ohio and Indiana.
🎥 Watch the video to hear: https://youtu.be/RUxiIdB9OkA

And the magic was everywhere. ✨🎩 Featured speaker Ben Whiting delivered an electrifying keynote, blending the art of mag...
09/23/2026

And the magic was everywhere. ✨
🎩 Featured speaker Ben Whiting delivered an electrifying keynote, blending the art of magic with practical leadership development strategies.
🤝 The IPHCA team announced a new partnership with andhealth, opening the door to new opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
🏢 And our 85 exhibitors brought their solutions to the forefront, connecting with attendees and showcasing the tools and resources supporting CHCs across Illinois.
But we’re not done yet! 🚀
Tomorrow brings another full day of learning, connection and collaboration, including our annual CEO Breakout Session, clinical and financial professional staff meetings, and two thought-provoking roundtables.
Thank you for bringing your energy, ideas and passion to the conference. We’re looking forward to another great day together! ✨

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