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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…

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…

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…

Updated items for recycling in Oregon
Read more: Updated items for recycling in OregonThe Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act will update Oregon’s outdated recycling system by building on local community programs and leveraging the resources of producers to create an innovative system that works for everyone.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…

IHN-CCO member guidance
Read more: IHN-CCO member guidanceIn 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, gender, immigration status, or who they love. You matter. You belong. You are not alone.

OHA urges parents, caregivers to avoid recalled baby food
Read more: OHA urges parents, caregivers to avoid recalled baby foodNews from the Oregon Health Authority Following reports of lead poisoning cases in two counties, Oregon Health Authority is urging parents and caregivers to avoid using a baby food that has been recalled by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Two cases of elevated blood lead levels in babies were detected in Oregon. During interviews…