April 7, 2026 | Oregon’s Primary Care on the Brink, Part 2: Charting new paths
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 • 3-5pm • University of Oregon Library, Portland Campus
About
As Oregon navigates workforce shortages, financial strain and evolving patient needs, the future of primary care demands bold thinking. Join Oregon Health Forum for Part 2 of a dynamic discussion featuring innovators who are piloting new models of care across the state. This forum will explore what is working, what can scale and how these efforts may influence the broader health system transformation underway in Oregon.
Panelists
Dr. Elizabeth Powers – Family Medicine Doctor, Winding Waters Clinic
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Nic Powers – CEO, Winding Waters Clinic
Over the past 20 years, Dr. Liz Powers and Nic Powers have transformed Winding Waters Clinic from a private primary care practice into a rural healthcare powerhouse. Based in Enterprise, Oregon, this non-profit community health center now provides comprehensive medical, dental, mental health and pharmacy services to over 60% of Wallowa County residents annually. By continually expanding access to care, Winding Waters has redefined rural health outcomes and driven remarkable progress across Northeast Oregon.
Dr. Brian J. Park – Director, OHSU RELATE Lab and OHSU Family Medicine Physician
Dr. Brian Park began envisioning a more responsive health care system while navigating doctor visits with his immigrant parents. As a family medicine physician at OHSU, he applied relationship-building lessons from community organizing to develop the RELATE Lab, which studies, teaches and spreads a more collaborative, equitable and human-centered approach to health care.
Dr. Geniel Harrison – Chief Medical Officer, Portland Area Indian Health Services
Dr. Geniel Harrison is Chief Medical Officer at the Portland Area Indian Health Service, overseeing medical services and public health initiatives across Oregon, Washington and Idaho. A diplomat of the American Board of Family Medicine, she has worked with the Indian Health Service for 13 years and is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation.
Dr. David Eisen – Executive Director, Quest Center for Integrative Health; Doctor of Chinese Medicine; Acupuncturist
At Quest Center for Integrative Health, Dr. David Eisen serves people with chronic diseases, addictions, mental health disorders and chronic pain. He serves on work groups developing public health guidelines, and was Director of Central City Concern’s Portland Alternative Health Center and Director of Clinical Services for 17 years.
Moderator
Betsy Boyd-Flynn – Executive Director, Oregon Academy of Family Physicians
Betsy Boyd-Flynn is Executive Director of the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians. She previously held leadership roles at the Oregon Medical Association, including Deputy Executive Vice President. Her work centers on coalition building, and she believes primary care delivered by family physicians is a powerful engine for improving health and driving change.
Event Details
When: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Where: University of Oregon Library, Portland Campus (2800 NE Liberty St, Portland, OR 97211)
Doors Open: 3pm
Program: 3:30-5pm
Cost: $35
Sign up for Part 1, Part 2, or the entire series ($10 discount) by clicking the “Register Here” button.
**Thanks to our generous sponsors, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you’d like to attend and cannot afford the price of a ticket, please email Kim Crosby (kim@oregonhealthforum.org) to request a scholarship ticket.**
Annual Sponsors
Supporting Event Sponsor
NW Primary Care
