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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…

SAFE Oregon grant application
Read more: SAFE Oregon grant applicationSAFE (Security, Action, and Freedom for Everyone) is a rapid response funding mechanism launched by Borealis Philanthropy, designed to provide flexible, emergency funding to grassroots organizations facing urgent threats to democracy, justice, and safety. SAFE funding is designed urgent needs, helping groups respond quicky and effectively in times of crisis. Organizations under treat and needing…