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IHN-CCO member guidance
Read more: IHN-CCO member guidanceSupporting the Community Through Federal Policy Changes Recent federal policy changes may raise concerns, create confusion, or post challenges to healthcare access. Intercommunity Health Network Coordinated Care Organization (IHN-CCO) is deeply committed to health, well-being, and equitable access to care. For the latest updates, resources, and advocacy efforts, visit https://ihntogether.org/in-your-community/member-guidance/ and contact IHN-CCO with any…
School-Based Health Centers 2025 Status Update
Read more: School-Based Health Centers 2025 Status UpdateReport from the Oregon Health Authority School-based health centers (SBHC) throughout Oregon reported record highs in patient visits and people served during the 2023-24 school year, according to an annual status report released by Oregon Health Authority. Operating through a unique community partnership model, Oregon’s 87 SBHCs served 43,000 people – mostly school-aged youth ages 5 to…
Free Community Health Worker Training
Read more: Free Community Health Worker TrainingOpportunity from the Oregon Office of Rural Health The Oregon Office of Rural Health (ORH) has grant funding to train 24 Community Health Workers (CHWs) free of chare through the NEON training program. Spots are available for the January and February training cohorts. Learn more about the ORH grant-funded CHW training here. This opportunity is…
Lincoln County Maternal, Child, & Family Health
Read more: Lincoln County Maternal, Child, & Family HealthLincoln County Maternal, Child and Family Health (MCFH) provides a variety of services to support parents, caregivers, and children from pregnancy through early childhood. Our programs offer resources like nurse home visits, parenting support, nutrition education, and care coordination for children with special health needs. The MCFH website includes a referral form where you can…
Nye Beach health advisory lifted
Read more: Nye Beach health advisory lifted(July 9, 2025) The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today lifted a public health advisory for contact with ocean water at Nye Beach in Lincoln County. The health authority issued the advisory July 2, after water samples showed higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters. Results from follow-up tests taken by the Oregon Department of…
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Read more: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)Benton County Health Department is offering an ASIST training, a free two-day interactive suicide first aid workshop that empowers participants to recognize and respond to someone at risk. More information and registration click here. ASIST-training-Flyer_EnglishDownload
Oregon WIC updates food list to boost nutrition, expand choice
Read more: Oregon WIC updates food list to boost nutrition, expand choiceOregon’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: More fruits and vegetables, expanded to include fresh-cut herbs. A wider variety of protein and plant-based options, including fish options…