Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers - AACHC

AACHC is proud to announce that we have been recognized with the highest (Platinum) Healthy Arizona Worksite Program (HAWP) Award by Arizona department of Health Arizona Department of Health Services.

Congratulations to AACHC’s Wellness Committee: Lorraine Ramirez, Leah Meyers, and Slone Smith, PHR, M.S.

AACHC is fortunate to have incredible staff who lead monthly initiatives focused on important health topics such as healthy aging, social support, and educational wellness. Their dedication helps build a healthier, more resilient team.

Thank you to Molina Healthcare for being the Education Sponsor of the 2026 Preceptor Development Conference!

The Preceptor Development Conference is on Friday, June 26 at Desert Willow Conference Center! The event includes best practice sessions led by primary healthcare providers with extensive preceptor experience. Registration is free for health center employees, and it closes EOD on Sunday, June 21.

Register here: https://aachc.site-ym.com/event/2026PreceptorDevelopment

We’re proud to recognize UnitedHealthcare Community Plan as the Title Sponsor of the 2026 Preceptor Development Conference!

Their support helps strengthen the learning experience for preceptors through practical sessions focused on real-world training, collaboration, and improving clinical education outcomes.

Are you driven to develop the next generation of healthcare professionals and create pathways into healthcare careers for Arizona's youth?

Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers (AACHC) is seeking a Youth Healthcare Workforce Specialist to support and expand youth healthcare workforce development programs across Central Arizona. In this role, you'll work with healthcare organizations, schools, community partners, and students to create meaningful opportunities that introduce and prepare youth for careers in healthcare.

The ideal candidate enjoys building relationships, coordinating programs and events, developing partnerships, and collaborating with stakeholders to expand healthcare career pathways for students interested in healthcare careers. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on Arizona's future healthcare workforce by connecting students with educational and workforce development opportunities that support access to care in underserved communities.

If you're passionate about healthcare workforce development, education, public health, or youth development and want to help shape the future healthcare workforce, we'd love to hear from you.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your networks!

https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Aachc-2/jobs

The 2026 Preceptor Development Conference will be held at Desert Willow Conference Center on June 26th! This event is open to all health center staff serving in a preceptor role within their organization.

Sessions Will Cover:
Teaching & Learning Styles
Clinical Training Best Practices
Communication & Feedback
Preceptor Time Management
Opportunities for Small Group Work & Networking

Register here: https://aachc.site-ym.com/event/2026PreceptorDevelopment

Registration is open for the Clinical Excellence and Leadership Conference! The event will be held on June 7-9, 2026 in Newport Beach, California.

Each year, the California Primary Care Association, Arizona Alliance of Community Health Centers, Nevada Primary Care Association, Hawaii Primary Care Association, and the Western Clinicians Network partner to host the Clinical Excellence and Leadership Conference. This conference brings together healthcare leadership from across the region to focus on health center clinical and management teams with the goal of improving overall efficiency and effectiveness in care delivery.

Register Here: https://cpca.org/CPCA/Training_Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=2WCN2026

Clinical Excellence Award Nominations: https://web.cvent.com/event/f1b85878-bf29-44f6-812b-759a9d06ecc7/websitePage:ec25ed3d-ce24-41df-b3eb-87849ea29bce (Due May 8, 2026)

Award - 2026 Clinical Excellence and Leadership Conference

This year's Arizona Alliance Annual Conference wouldn't have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Their commitment helps Community Health Centers across Arizona come together, learn, and Navigating Change Together. We are truly grateful for each and every one of you- thank you! 💙