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Oregon Department of Human Services announces federal changes to SNAP program
Read more: Oregon Department of Human Services announces federal changes to SNAP programThe Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is announcing federally required changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Oregon. The people who will be most affected by the new federal law include older adults, immigrants and people living in rural communities with limited access to transportation.
2025 Oregon Areas of Unmet Health Care Need Report is now available
Read more: 2025 Oregon Areas of Unmet Health Care Need Report is now availableThe 2025 Oregon Areas of Unmet Health Care Need Report is now available online. You can compare your Oregon community with 127 others in the state according to nine different primary care, dental care and mental health variables. Visit the Oregon Office of Rural Health for the full report, maps, and data dashboards. Unmet Need…
Benton County Reproductive Health Coalition
Read more: Benton County Reproductive Health CoalitionThe Benton County Reproductive Health team invites you to join our Reproductive Health Coalition! Our goal is to bring community members and healthcare partners together to share the results of our community reproductive health survey and collaborate to find creative solutions to barriers accessing care. Sign up for an information session to learn how you…
COVID-19 and Flu Shots: Information from Oregon Health Authority
Read more: COVID-19 and Flu Shots: Information from Oregon Health AuthorityEffective September 17, 2025, you can get an updated COVID-19 vaccine without a prescription in Oregon. Check with your pharmacy for availability. COVID-19 vaccines are also available at medical clinics and at your doctor’s office. West Coast Health Alliance recommendations show vaccines ‘safe, effective’ More information from OHA on COVID-19 vaccine and treatment access More…
Potential impact of proposed federal cuts to Oregon Health Plan
Read more: Potential impact of proposed federal cuts to Oregon Health PlanThe federal government has entered a shutdown. At this time, Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members are not affected. OHP services continue as normal, and no immediate changes to coverage or provider access are expected in the near term. OHP services continue as normal, and no immediate changes to coverage or provider access are expected in the near term. If you are an OPH member, your benefits remain active.
2025 Point in Time Count shows shifting trends in homelessness
Read more: 2025 Point in Time Count shows shifting trends in homelessnessThe latest data from the 2025 Point in Time (PIT) Count offers a critical snapshot and trending data that helps shape the story of what homelessness looks like in our local communities. The PIT Count is a federally mandated initiative by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), requiring counties nationwide to manually…