News
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…
Oregon Health Authority: Monitoring Federal Changes and Impacts on Oregon
Read more: Oregon Health Authority: Monitoring Federal Changes and Impacts on OregonEvery change in federal administration carries potential impact on Oregon and, like other health agencies across the country, OHA is monitoring these changes closely. At this time, no changes have been made to the Oregon Health Plan and Healthier Oregon. OHA leadership and subject matter experts continue to evaluate administration actions and any impact they may have in…
Community Capacity Building Funds
Read more: Community Capacity Building FundsAs part of the Oregon Health Plan’s new Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) benefits to address climate, nutrition and housing needs, IHN-CCO will be granting Community Capacity Building Funds (CCBF) to community partners. In 2025 IHN will be awarding $3,601,581.00. IHN-CCO is prioritizing the following for funding in 2025: Partners engaging in, or able to engage in,…
CannAct: A public health cannabis action conference
Read more: CannAct: A public health cannabis action conferencePresented by the Rede Group The Seventh annual CannAct Conference brings public health professionals, prevention specialists, equity advocates, public safety professionals, tobacco prevention professionals, partners, and other advocates together virtually to discuss the new and changing legalized cannabis landscape in our communities. The conference focus is policy, system and environmental change, and youth prevention. For…
Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) annual report
Read more: Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) annual reportNews from the Oregon Health Authority The 2023-25 Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) annual report shows gains have been made in lowering tobacco use over more than a quarter century, through ongoing initiatives aimed at promoting public health. The Oregon TPEP supports statewide commercial tobacco prevention and quit programs. Commercial tobacco products include cigarettes, cigars, chewing…
Join our Interim Task Force to Improve Health Equity Through Data
Read more: Join our Interim Task Force to Improve Health Equity Through DataThe Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance (LBLHEA) and the Mid Willamette Trans Support Network (MWTSN) are excited to announce an opportunity to join our Interim Data Quality Improvement Task Force, focused on advancing health equity through better data collection, usage, ownership, and sharing. This initiative is a key part of the Inclusion, Diversity, Anti-Racism, and Equity (IDARE) priority of…
Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise
Read more: Oregon’s Sanctuary PromiseGuidance from the Oregon Department of Justice Information in English Información en español As a sanctuary state since 1987, Oregon stands for the safety, dignity and human rights of all Oregonians. Oregon was the first state in the nation to pass a statewide law stopping state and local police and government from helping federal authorities…