Greg Nycz

Greg Nycz has worked on access to health care issues within the national Community Health Center movement for over 52 years. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Family Health Center of Marshfield, Inc. His involvement with Family Health Center began during the planning years in 1972 – 1973. He has also been involved in service, research, and educational efforts aimed at improving the health of communities with particular emphasis on rural and low-income populations. Over the past 20 years FHC has worked to address oral health disparities in access to care with priority populations that include the disabled, veterans and those with dental emergencies. When the opioid epidemic hit in Wisconsin, FHC moved to enhance treatment resources in Minocqua, Ladysmith and Marshfield. 

He served for over 10 years as a board member and treasurer of the Northern Area Health Education Center and for eight years as a member of the Wisconsin Area Health Education System Board of Directors, including serving terms as Vice Chair and Chair. 

He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association since 1982, including a term as Board Chair. He has served on many committees of the National Association of Community Health Centers including serving terms as Chair of the Rural Health and Health Policy committees. He has also been active on NACHC’s Veterans Interest Group.

Over the last 20 years, he has served as a member of the Oversight and Advisory Committee and the Partnership Education and Research Committee of the Wisconsin Partnership Program of the University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health. He also serves on the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Population Health Institute Advisory Board.

Courses offered:

Still Learning 13: The History and Role of Federally Qualified Health Centers in Addressing Barriers to Health Care