WVPCA - West Virginia Primary Care Association

One mission. One vision. One voice. WVPCA has been at the forefront of making healthcare accessible for all and continues to pave the way for innovative and inclusive healthcare solutions for the future. youtube.com/watch?v=fxPkv5…

May is physical fitness month! We are celebrating and promoting physical activity and the benefits of sports participation by sharing resources from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, which can be found here: odphp.health.gov/news/202105/mo…

May is skin cancer awareness month. Skin cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, so follow these tips to keep you and your loved ones healthy: Practice safe sun rules, be sure to reapply sunscreen at least every 2 hours when outdoors, and avoid indoor tanning!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is a vital component of overall wellness. Join us in celebrating mental health month and spreading awareness by checking out the toolkit located here: samhsa.gov/about/digital-…

Congratulations to Integrated Health Centers of West Virginia for the opening of their St. Marys Downtown campus on April 25th! Thank you for your dedication and commitment to serving your community, and we are so proud of the work you are doing!

Congratulations to Cabin Creek Health Systems for the opening of CCHS Westside Health on April 24th! The grand opening was attended by representatives from local, state, and federal offices, healthcare champions, neighbors, and WVPCA employees Jessy Haas and Debra Boyd!

This year's School-Based Health Conference will be on June 12th at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, followed by Teleahealth/Mobile Health 102 on June 13th! Mark your calendars and get ready to join us for two days full of networking, collaborating, and learning!

This week is Every Kid Healthy Week! This is an annual celebration of wellness for school aged children! To learn more about Every Kid Healthy Week, visit actionforhealthykids.org/get-involved/e…

National Donate Life Month is a time to educate about organ, tissue, and eye donation, and to honor and remember donors and the lives that they have saved. To learn more about Donate Life Month, visit donatelife.net

Have you heard the news? This year's School Based Health Conference and Telehealth/Mobile Health 102 Event are coming soon! Be sure to mark your calendars and get ready to join us for two days of learning, networking, and collaborating!

A big shoutout to the team at Coplin Health Systems for their work at the Welcome Home Veterans Day and Resource Fair! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to ensuring that our veterans are provided for, we are so proud of the work you do and can't wait to see what's next!

April is stress awareness month. Remember that mental health is just as important as physical health. If you're feeling stressed, it's important to take time to relax, spend time doing things you enjoy, and set boundaries.

Today is World Health Day! Join us in celebrating all the amazing work being done by Community Health Centers to provide quality care at affordable prices to all who need healthcare!

Congratulations to Southern West Virginia Health System for recently acquiring Vigo Family Healthcare, now known as SWVHS - Chapmanville! This expansion of services allows Southern West Virginia Health Systems to reach a larger group of patients and offer expanded services!

April is Autism Awareness month, and today is Autism awareness day! Be sure to wear a shade of blue, and show your support for the Autism community! Remember to be kind to all those around you, and encourage acceptance, understanding, and inclusion!

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Oral Cancer is particularly dangerous, as it is often discovered late in its development. Be sure to visit your local Community Health Center and speak to your provider about what you can do to lower your risk of cancer and get a screening!

Happy (early) National Doctors day! We wanted to take this opportunity to thank all the doctors at CHCs in WV. Your passion, selflessness, and expertise allows hundreds of thousands of West Virginians to receive the care they deserve, and we cannot thank you enough!

Earlier this week, 19 participants representing 9 Community Health Centers attended the 2025 Birch Yale Spring Learning Collaborative. The WVPCA was represented by Jessica Dailey-Haas, Director of Clinical Transformation.

A huge shoutout to Southern West Virginia Health System for executing a flood-relief drive for those impacted by the devastating floods earlier this year. Thank you for your commitment to improve the health of your communities, and we are so proud of the work you are doing!

Trish Collett, CEO of Community Care of West Virginia, was recently named the 2024 Business Woman of the Year by the Buckhannon - Upshur Chamber of Commerce! Congratulations, Trish, and thank you for all the work you do to ensure access to care for thousands of West Virginians!

March is colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Visit a Community Health Center near you to see what screening options are available to you. Need help finding your nearest Community Health Center? Visit the link to view an interactive map! wvpca.org/find-a-communi…