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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…
Benton County Updates all Facilites and Grounds Smoke- Vape- and Tobacco-Free Policy
Read more: Benton County Updates all Facilites and Grounds Smoke- Vape- and Tobacco-Free PolicyBenton County recently updated their Tobacco-Free Facilities and Grounds Policy to capture and include any product that can be smoked or vaped, including cannabis. The goal of the updated policy is to continue promoting the health and safety of employees and the public by reducing the harmful effects of secondhand smoke and nicotine addiction Read…
Benton County celebrates Public Health Week with presentation of Community Health Improvement Plan
Read more: Benton County celebrates Public Health Week with presentation of Community Health Improvement PlanOn April 1, 2025, the Board of Commissioners proclaimed Public Health Week in Benton County. The proclamation was read by Public Health Division Director, Sara Hartstein. Benton County celebrated with a presentation on the 2024-2028 Regional Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). On April 15, 2025, the Board of Commissioners heard about the latest regional CHIP, presented by Amy…
Lincoln Lunch & Learns
Read more: Lincoln Lunch & LearnsDiscover more about climate and quality of life topics. Presented by the Lincoln County Climate and Health Team. RSVP for location and link: mseifert@co.lincoln.or.us. For more information about Climate and Health visit Climate and Health | Lincoln County, OR June 3 Celebrate World Ocean Day! September 11 Be Prepared! Name that hazard, customize gobags and…
IHN-CCO Creates New Positions to Strengthen Health Equity, Member Advocacy
Read more: IHN-CCO Creates New Positions to Strengthen Health Equity, Member AdvocacyInterCommunity Health Network (IHN-CCO) has created two new positions focused on breaking down health barriers and increasing access to care to strengthen health equity in Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties. Todd Jeter, who previously served as IHN-CCO’s Behavioral Health Director, was promoted in March to Associate Vice President of Health Equity and Member Advocacy. Beck…
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…