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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.
Forward Together Oregon webinar series returns for 2026
Read more: Forward Together Oregon webinar series returns for 2026Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) warmly invite you to attend two hour-long webinars that will provide an opportunity to connect with us and receive updates about federal changes impacting Oregon. The webinars will be held on Tuesday from 10 am – 11 am on the following dates in 2026:…
Scams, Frauds & Theft by Deception Prevention training
Read more: Scams, Frauds & Theft by Deception Prevention trainingLearn how you can prevent becoming a victim of a scam or fraud. This presentation will be facilitated the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Date: Tuesday, March 24Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pmLocation: Samaritan Center for Health Education, 740 SW Ninth Street, Newport This event is free and open to all. To register email aconner@samhealth.org or…
Primary Care Strategy Committee call for applications
Read more: Primary Care Strategy Committee call for applicationsAnnouncement from the Oregon Health Authority The Oregon Health Policy Board is launching a Primary Care Strategy Committee beginning April 2026. Applications are due February 6. The committee’s scope includes developing and recommending evidence-based strategies, developing a statewide definition of “primary care,” and ensuring the voices of those access primary care inform decision-making. OHA is…
Samaritan Health Services publishes 2026 Community Health Needs Assessments
Read more: Samaritan Health Services publishes 2026 Community Health Needs AssessmentsAs a nonprofit organization, all Samaritan hospitals complete a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). These assessments guide Samaritan’s efforts to improve the health of the communities in the region. The 2026 needs assessments were developed in collaboration with the Partnership for Community Health. The community health priorities identified in the CHNA algin with the Community…
Oregon’s Rural Health Transformation Program
Read more: Oregon’s Rural Health Transformation ProgramOregon has been awarded $197.3 million for the Rural Health Transformation Program grant (RHTP). Read the full press release from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). OHA will invest the federal funding in community-driven projects that improve healthcare access, boost chronic disease management and prevention, grow and sustain the healthcare workforce, and expand the use of…
Rural Population Health Incubator Program
Read more: Rural Population Health Incubator ProgramThe Oregon Office of Rural Health is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Incubator grant cycle! The deadline to apply is Jan. 23, 2026 (by 5:00 p.m. PT). The mission of the Rural Population Health Incubator Program (the Incubator) is to strengthen community health in rural Oregon by providing grants to support population health initiatives…