Background

The MidWest Clinicians' Network is a nonprofit corporation consisting of ten states in the midwest. The Network, coordinated by the Michigan Primary Care Association, is open to all clinical providers within Region V & Region VII. MWCN provides research opportunities, mentoring programs and education conferences for all its members.

The Network will serve as a peer-based resource to:

• Stimulate the development of clinical leadership and management skills.
• Assess and provide for the educational needs of clinicians as articulated by network constitutes.
• Advocate for clinicians serving the medically disadvantaged.
• Facilitate community-based primary care research.
• Collaborate with other organizations demonstrating common values, goals and objectives.
• Develop and exchange clinical protocols and health services success models to enhance quality and community of care.

Network Services

Services available include:

• Leadership Development Seminars
• Continuing Professional Education
• Publications/Newsletters
• Discount at selected conferences
• Alerts - Bureau of Primary Health Care and Legislative Issues
• Membership Directory
• Bi-Annual Membership Meetings
• New Clinical Director Orientation
• Nursing Leadership Connection
• Mentoring
• Patient Satisfaction Surveys
• Web-Based Risk Management Software

About the Network

Clinicians began membership networking in 1992. The first panel of officers was elected and by-laws adopted, and the network was incorporated in June, 1994.

MWCN serves members from all the States in Region V & VII:

• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• Ohio
• Wisconsin

General membership meetings are held bi-annually. Members may participate on the following committees:

• Membership By-laws

Clinicians from all disciplines are invited to enjoy membership. Representation is sought from physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, dental hygienists, social workers, dietitians, nutritionist, health educators and all other allied health professionals serving in the primary care setting.