The opening sessions drew a nice crowd.

Sessions on health care reform captured the audience.


The audience comments on health care reform.

The vendors prepare for the event.

Panelists Joshua Gordon (The Concord Coalition), Russell Sobel (WVU) and Hunt Blair (VT-Bi-State PCA) kick off the discussion on health care reform.

Financial staff learn more about the benefits of the 340B program.

Sallie Milam (WVHIN), Garnette Lilly and Martha Endres (both WVDHHR/OCHS) watch as David Haden, Director of the State's Division of Primary Care introduces them.

Mike Lardiere (NACHC), Dan Dobbs (IPHCA), Adam Baus (WVU) and David Campbell (CHNWV) discuss Data Stewardship. (not shown is Mary Angel-WVHIN, also a panel member)

The "People's Choice" networking reception gave attendees a chance to judge the contest entries and share their thoughts.

Martha Carter of FamilyCare shares information on her team's "People's Choice" entry.

Chris Hatwig, Lisa Scholz, Stephanie Anderson and Mary Ellen England take a break at the networking reception after providing our attendees with an update on 340B.

David Haden (WVDHHR) and Margaret Martin, Executive Director of Hygeia Facilities Foundation stop by the registration desk.

Becky King, Co-Coordinator of the SBH Assembly, introduces the group to the "We Can" Campaign.

HRSA Project Officer Linda Overstreet stops to speak with Preston Taylor's CEO, Linda Shriver.


23rd Annual WVPCA Awards banquet gathering.

Judy Raveaux (Change, Inc.), Eric Ruf (Belington), Debbie Schoonover (Belington), (back row L to R) Jessica Wehrle, Megan Lasure (New River), Mary Calvert (New River) and Sherri Ferrell (WVPCA)

(L to R) Janice Poling (Preston Taylor), Rosanna Livengood (Preston Taylor), Margaret Martin (Hygeia), Linda Shriver (Preston Taylor), Sharon Lewis (Women's Health Center) and Mary Angel (WVHIN)

Clay-Battelle's Executive Director, Joe Tuttle, keeps an eye on the scene.

(L to R) Michael Judy (Pendleton), Gary Johnson (E.A.Hawse), Brock Malcolm, Mrs. Kay Smith, (Rainelle Medical Center's) Board President Don Smith, and Rick Simon (Tri-County)

(L to R)  Monongahela Valley Assoc. of Health Centers' Board Members Patty Turner (front), Velma June Efaw, Wanda Clayton, Faith Bowyer and MVA Board Chairman Rev. Richard Bowyer enjoy the entertainment with Eric Pulice, MVA Assistant Director.

WVPCA Conference Chair-Bill Snyder (Ritchie Co. Primary Care) seated beside his wife, Brenda keeping a close watch on the evening's festivities.

Brian Crist (Lincoln Co. Primary Care) regales the crowd with tales of the golf tournament. *Tournament winner was the Community Health Foundatio of Man team, led by Hershel Chafin.

John Stocks (PDA USA), Cheryl Mitchem (Tug) & her husband (Happy Anniversary!) with Dan Dobbs (IPHCA/Cockpit)

Diane Pendleton (FamilyCare), Nell Phillips (WVDHHR), Perry Mills (Roane), Joan Skaggs, Brandon Carman and Nancy Melton (all WVDHHR)

Debbie Hennen, Becky Fahey, Karen Fahey, Bonnie Wolfe and Susan Woodward of Wirt County Health Services Association.

Linda Hutchens, Sherri Agnew and Debbie Johnson of Bluestone Health Center enjoy the evening.

Patricia Mays and Dixie Showalter of Ritchie recount their early days of women's health care at Ritchie Primary Care as they accept the 2008 Laura Small award.

WVPCA Conference Chair Bill Snyder (Ritchie) and Louise Reese (WVPCA) present the 2008 WVPCA Oscar award to Martha Carter and Diane Pendleton of FamilyCare.

 
The Mystery Theater Unlimited entertained the crowd with a "Murder at The Kit Kat Klub", featuring cast members Arlene Merryman, Gino Angelo, Bert Furioli, Butch Maxwell and Michael Moran.

John Moore (Bowles Rice) facilitates Friday's annual WVPCA membership breakfast/Board meeting.