May is Wildfire Awareness Month. Benton and Lincoln counties are highlighting the health impacts of wildfire smoke and the importance of evacuation planning, particularly for vulnerable populations.
These health departments have collaborated on a news release that highlights:
Oregon’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is updating its food package today for participants to enhance nutrition and expand choice for families statewide. Enhancements to the WIC Food Package include:
The Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act will update Oregon’s outdated recycling system by building on local community programs and leveraging the resources of producers to create an innovative system that works for everyone. The Oregon legislature passed the Recycling Modernization Act (Senate Bill 582) during the 2021 legislative session. Recycling program changes start in…
In July 2025, a new federal law was passed. This law changes Medicaid (OHP) and SNAP (food help). These changes could affect your benefits. We understand that these changes can be confusing, and you may have questions. IHN is committed to helping everyone get the care they need – no matter their income, race, background,…