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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.
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.
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…
Free Community Health Worker Training
Read more: Free Community Health Worker TrainingOpportunity from the Oregon Office of Rural Health The Oregon Office of Rural Health (ORH) has grant funding to train 24 Community Health Workers (CHWs) free of chare through the NEON training program. Spots are available for the January and February training cohorts. Learn more about the ORH grant-funded CHW training here. This opportunity is…
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…