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Join our Interim Task Force to Improve Health Equity Through Data
Read more: Join our Interim Task Force to Improve Health Equity Through DataThe Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance (LBLHEA) and the Mid Willamette Trans Support Network (MWTSN) are excited to announce an opportunity to join our Interim Data Quality Improvement Task Force, focused on advancing health equity through better data collection, usage, ownership, and sharing. This initiative is a key part of the Inclusion, Diversity, Anti-Racism, and Equity (IDARE) priority of…
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…
Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) annual report
Read more: Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) annual reportNews from the Oregon Health Authority The 2023-25 Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) annual report shows gains have been made in lowering tobacco use over more than a quarter century, through ongoing initiatives aimed at promoting public health. The Oregon TPEP supports statewide commercial tobacco prevention and quit programs. Commercial tobacco products include cigarettes, cigars, chewing…
Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise
Read more: Oregon’s Sanctuary PromiseGuidance from the Oregon Department of Justice Information in English Información en español As a sanctuary state since 1987, Oregon stands for the safety, dignity and human rights of all Oregonians. Oregon was the first state in the nation to pass a statewide law stopping state and local police and government from helping federal authorities…
Measles: What you should know
Read more: Measles: What you should knowPost from the Oregon Health News Blog Paul Cieslak, M.D., medical director for communicable diseases and immunizations at OHA’s Public Health Division, addresses common questions about measles, symptoms, and the vaccine in the Oregon Health News newsletter published on March 12. Read the interview at Oregon.gov. To learn more about measles and to receive daily…
Social media cards – No Changes to OPH
Read more: Social media cards – No Changes to OPHThe Oregon Health Authority has created social media cards stating: OHA is actively monitoring for any impact that federal changes have on Oregon. There have been no changes to healthcare coverage to member of the Oregon Health Plan (OPH) Cards are available in the following languages at the OHA website: English Spanish Arabic Chuukese Hmong…