In this panel, health center, PCA, and education institution leaders will describe ways in which health centers can strengthen their provider and allied health recruitment and retention efforts by hosting and supporting learners at their health center. The discussion will include how this approach can support diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring, and support the development of a workforce pipeline reflective of and from the communities health centers serve.

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Speakers:
Alan Hejduk, MSSA, LISW-S, ASB, Manager of Counseling Services, Circle Health Services,
Elena Thomas Faulkner, MA, CEO, National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA),
Suzanne Smith, Health Center Operations Division Director, Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN)

Moderator:
Michelle Fernández Gabilondo, DSW, MSW, Associate Director of Workforce Development, ACU

• Flyers for programs referenced in this program:
  • UpSkillMA Overview
  • PCA & NIMAA – Supporting Health Center Workforce Needs
  • NIMAA – Training Medical Assistants for Team-Based Care