In an effort to offer health center personnel remote avenues for continuing education, CHAMPS hosts live, online webcasts specifically designed for Region VIII health centers throughout the year. Please refer to the descriptions for each event for more information about available credit, topics, presenters, etc. Most* CHAMPS live distance learning events are FREE for all health centers (Health Center Program Grantees and FQHC Look-Alikes) and Primary Care Associations (PCAs) in Region VIII (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, and WY), including computer link and CE credit, and fees for links to webcasts and/or CE credit may apply for other participants unless otherwise indicated in the descriptions for each event below. Please visit the Region VIII Health Centers and PCAs page to determine if your organization qualifies for free participation in most live CHAMPS distance learning events. Please visit the Online Archived CHAMPS Distance Learning Events page for recordings of past events. *Intensive courses like Spanish Language Training and Supervisor/Manager Training courses have fees associated, despite being held virtually.

Also, explore CHAMPS’ online On-Demand Modules and Courses.

Please click or scroll down to view descriptions of upcoming live CHAMPS Distance Learning Events:.

Health Care for the Homeless Collaborative

Collaborative Overview: CHAMPS is hosting a four-part collaborative series for Region VIII health center staff who serve people experiencing homelessness and key PCA contacts to hear from experts in the field, discuss challenges, and identify desired training and technical assistance. There is no cost to attend this virtual series

Date/Time/Topic/Location: This series began in November 2025 and occurs monthly, concluding in February 2026. Attendees are welcome to join as many sessions as possible. It will be hosted on Zoom on the following Wednesdays from 12:00-1:00 PM MT | 1:00-2:00 PM CT.

  • November 19, 2025
    • Fourth Street Clinic presented on Innovative Behavioral Health Services for the Unhoused Community. View the online archive here.
  • December 17, 2025
  • January 21, 2026
  • February 18, 2026
    • More details coming soon.

Cost: This event is FREE for participants.

Registration: Advanced registration is required for this free series. Please click here to register. Participants may register to attend some or all of the sessions in this series.

Please contact the CHAMPS Programs Specialist, Population Health if you have any questions about this series.

Using Age-Friendly Practices to Improve Care for Older Adults

Event Overview: This webinar was created in partnership with the National Center for Equitable Care for Elders. Older adults are the fastest-growing patient group served by health centers, underscoring the need for integrated care approaches that address the complex medical, social, and economic challenges they may experience in later life. This presentation will explore how age-friendly approaches can enhance care quality and outcomes for older patients and offer practical strategies to integrate these principles into daily practice.

Presenter: Arielle Mather, MPH, Senior Program Manager from National Center for Equitable Care for Elders

Date/Time/Location: This webinar will occur on Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 12:00-1:00 PM MT | 1:00-2:00 PM CT on Zoom.

Target Audience: Any Region VIII Health Center staff member interested in learning about age-friendly practices and improving care for older adults.

Cost: This event is FREE for participants.

Registration: Advanced registration is required. Please click here to register.

Please contact the CHAMPS Clinical Quality Improvement Director if you have any questions about this training.

Region VIII Maternal Health Summit

Event Overview: Addressing maternal health is a federal priority area, and many community, state, and federal partners are actively engaging in a variety of initiatives throughout Region VIII (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY) aimed at improving maternal health outcomes. CHAMPS is hosting an online convening of health center and maternal health experts, to foster efficient cross-program collaborations and to share evidence-based models or promising practices that support improved maternal health.

Date/Time: Thursday, January 22 from 9:00AM-1:45PM MT | 10:00AM-2:45PM CT. Each online session is 45 minutes long and each session begins on the hour. Participants may attend individual sessions or the whole day.

Target Audience: Health center clinical and enabling services staff, state and local health officials, and individuals from maternal health community organizations are encouraged to attend.

Cost: This event is FREE for participants.

Registration: Advanced registration is required. Please click here to register.

Please contact the CHAMPS Clinical Quality Improvement Director if you have any questions about this training.

CHAMPS/RMPHTC Leadership Program

Event Overview: The CHAMPS/RMPHTC Leadership Program: A Collaboration with Coleman Associates’ High Impact Management Program™ is a journey designed by Coleman Associates to grow leaders and strengthen teams. It begins with an individual self-assessment to measure current performance in five key areas, followed by a tailored Region VIII Kick-off Training Day to introduce practical tools and set a strong foundation. Following the kick-off, participants complete short, actionable learning assignments and join eleven national Cohort Learning Sessions to share wins, solve challenges, and apply real-world strategies. The program wraps up with a Region VIII Capstone Session and post-assessment.

Presenter: Amanda Laramie, Chief Operating Officer, Coleman Associates

Date/Time/Location: The CHAMPS/RMPHTC Leadership Program will take place via Zoom January 29 through June 18, 2026. A Half-Day Kick-off Session for CHAMPS and RMPHTC participants will take place on Thursday, January 29 8AM-12PM | 9AM-1PM CT. Then, throughout February-May, participants will attend eleven one-hour Cohort Learning Sessions with the High Impact Management Program™. Finally, CHAMPS and RMPHTC participants will attend a Capstone Session on June 18 from 12-1:30PM MT | 1-2:30PM CT. 

Target Audience: This training was created for leaders at health centers and public health agencies in Region VIII. These leaders should have strategic responsibilities within their organizations.

Cost: The registration fee is $400 per registrant from a Region VIII (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY) community health center or public health department. This fee is highly subsidized through the generous support of the Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center. A limited number of partial scholarships ($150 off) may be available to Region VIII public health participants and to CHAMPS Organizational Members.

Registration: Advanced registration is required. Please click here to register.

Please contact the CHAMPS Clinical Quality Improvement Director if you have any questions about this program.