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Oregon Health Authority: Monitoring Federal Changes and Impacts on Oregon
Read more: Oregon Health Authority: Monitoring Federal Changes and Impacts on OregonEvery change in federal administration carries potential impact on Oregon and, like other health agencies across the country, OHA is monitoring these changes closely. At this time, no changes have been made to the Oregon Health Plan and Healthier Oregon. OHA leadership and subject matter experts continue to evaluate administration actions and any impact they may have in…
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…
Update on Benton County Crisis Center
Read more: Update on Benton County Crisis CenterCommunity open house on Saturday, June 28 An external view of the Benton County Crisis Center on the corner of NW 4th Street and Van Buren Avenue in Corvallis, OR. The Benton County Crisis Center will host an open house and information fair on Saturday, June 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. Community partners, media…
Oregon Summer EBT: Nutrition Program for Kids
Read more: Oregon Summer EBT: Nutrition Program for KidsOregon launches the return of its Summer EBT for children program, which gives families money to buy healthy food during the summer months when free and reduced-price school meals are not available. Last summer was the first year Oregon offered this benefit, and about 362,000 school-aged children participated, with families receiving a total of $43…
Benton County Comprehensive Plan – Benton360° Photo Contest
Read more: Benton County Comprehensive Plan – Benton360° Photo ContestBenton County invites you to share a favorite photo you’ve taken of the places and occupants (human and animal) of our County. Your photo might be used in the Comprehensive Plan document or another digital or print publication to show how our community members and visitors experience the natural and built environments of Benton County.…
Funding pathways from IHN-CCO, upcoming information sessions
Read more: Funding pathways from IHN-CCO, upcoming information sessionsInterCommunity Health Network CCO and the Delivery Systems Transformation Committee invite interested community partners in Benton, Lincoln, and Linn counties who can positively impact the health and wellbeing of IHN-CCO members to submit pilot proposals that transform the healthcare delivery system or to submit proposals to support DST committee engagement and small-scale project work as…
Benton County announces new funding, rehouses 47 households
Read more: Benton County announces new funding, rehouses 47 householdsBenton County is participating in Housing 360, a new pilot program launched by Governor Kotek this spring to connect people struggling with mental illness to services and housing stability. Benton County’s Coordinated Homeless Response Office (CHRO) was awarded $900,000 through Housing 360 “to leverage available homes in the community to match with people in need of housing and…
Oregon Health Authority seeks input on health care affordability
Read more: Oregon Health Authority seeks input on health care affordabilityComment at public forum This public hearing will specifically explore behavioral health and pharmacy spending trends and will also focus on policy ideas to improve health care affordability. Information and potential solutions discussed at the event will help inform the new committees’ future work. People are also encouraged to share their personal stories and ideas…