2026 GPCA Annual Conference The GPCA Annual Conference is the leading event for community health professionals to connect, collaborate, and drive real progress. Guided by the theme “Patient Centered. Community Focused.”, it brings together those shaping the future of healthcare across the state. September 22 –24, 2026
Jekyll Island Convention Center
GPCA Emergency Preparedness Workshop The GPCA Emergency Preparedness Workshop provides health center staff with key skills in planning, risk assessment, communication, and response. This annual event features hands-on exercises to support CMS compliance, strengthen patient safety, and enhance coordinated disaster response. November 6, 2026
Atlanta, GA
CY 2026 UDS Training (Virtual) Join our annual UDS Training, a two-day live-stream event on December 9–10, designed to assist participants with a comprehensive understanding of UDS reporting for CY 2026. Topics include patient profile data, clinical services and quality indicators, operational and financial tables, and all required reporting components. December 9 & 10, 2026 Quality Healthcare for All Georgia’s Community Health Centers Find a Health Center Georgia’s Community Health Centers Interested in a Healthcare Career? Explore Our Job Board Learn More Health center operations support. Education and Technical Assistance
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Georgia Primary Care Association

Since 1977, Georgia Primary Care Association (GPCA) has been a membership organization for all Georgia Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). In the state of Georgia, GPCA is designated as both the state Primary Care Association (PCA) and the Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN) under cooperative agreements with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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NACHC Seeks Increased FY 2027 Funding for Community Health Centers

The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) is urging Congress to increase FY 2027 funding for Community Health Centers. NACHC requested $2.16 billion for the Health Center Program, including a $300 million increase, to help health centers address rising costs, expand preventive care, strengthen workforce programs, and improve access in rural and underserved communities. The request also highlights investments in technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence tools, behavioral health, nutrition services, and new access points such as mobile health units.

GPCA CEO Duane Kavka receives NACHC Leadership Award

Duane A. Kavka, CEO of the Georgia Primary Care Association, was honored with the prestigious Norton Wilson State Leadership Award during the 2025 Community Health Institute (CHI) & EXPO on August 19. This incredible accolade, presented by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), is given to a standout staff member from a NACHC-chartered State or Regional Primary Care Association who truly shines with exceptional leadership and excellence in the world of Primary Care Associations. Kavka enjoyed enthusiastic support from his wife, PCA staff, and the FQHC Board of Directors. Congratulations!