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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…
CCO Oregon Conference: New date and registration now open
Read more: CCO Oregon Conference: New date and registration now openThe 12th annual CCO Oregon Conference is Monday, October 6 at the Salem Convention Center. Join approximately 400 health care providers, CCOs, decision makers, and advocates at this premier event for Oregon’s Medicaid community and system partners. Visit the CCO Oregon website for more information.
OHA urges parents, caregivers to avoid recalled baby food
Read more: OHA urges parents, caregivers to avoid recalled baby foodNews from the Oregon Health Authority Following reports of lead poisoning cases in two counties, Oregon Health Authority is urging parents and caregivers to avoid using a baby food that has been recalled by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Two cases of elevated blood lead levels in babies were detected in Oregon. During interviews…
Oregon Health Authority: Summer resource list for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth
Read more: Oregon Health Authority: Summer resource list for LGBTQIA2S+ YouthAs the 2024-2025 school year wraps up statewide this week, Oregon Health Authority is sharing resources to promote well-being, safety, security and inclusion among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, questioning and (+) (LGBTQIA2S+) youth. Summer months can be a challenging time for queer youth and their families as many supports they have…
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OHA urges parents, caregivers to avoid recalled baby food
Read more: OHA urges parents, caregivers to avoid recalled baby foodNews from the Oregon Health Authority Following reports of lead poisoning cases in two counties, Oregon Health Authority is urging parents and caregivers to avoid using a baby food that has been recalled by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Two cases of elevated blood lead levels in babies were detected in Oregon. During interviews…
Oregon Health Authority: Summer resource list for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth
Read more: Oregon Health Authority: Summer resource list for LGBTQIA2S+ YouthAs the 2024-2025 school year wraps up statewide this week, Oregon Health Authority is sharing resources to promote well-being, safety, security and inclusion among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, questioning and (+) (LGBTQIA2S+) youth. Summer months can be a challenging time for queer youth and their families as many supports they have…
Community Health Education Workshops
Read more: Community Health Education WorkshopsResources from Samaritan Health Services The Regional Health Education Hub provides centralized services that enable community members, health care professionals and partner organizations to easily access and refer patients to health education resources. Community workshops are available for adults to help learn how to manage chronic conditions and prevent diseases. Workshops include: Freedom from smoking…
Potential impact of proposed federal cuts to Oregon Health Plan
Read more: Potential impact of proposed federal cuts to Oregon Health PlanInformation from the Oregon Health Authority A federal budget bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in May could have serious implications for everyone in Oregon, if it becomes law. The bill contains large cuts to federal Medicaid funding, which Oregon relies on to cover health care for 1.4 million Oregon Health Plan (OHP/Medicaid)…
Crisis Centers to Open Across IHN-CCO Service Territory
Read more: Crisis Centers to Open Across IHN-CCO Service TerritoryInterCommunity Health Network (IHN-CCO) has partnered with public health agencies in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties over the past three years to establish 24/7 crisis centers in all three counties. These centers are places where anyone can walk in and get the help they need—whether it’s temporary respite or referral to other providers. The Benton County Crisis…
Oregon’s first measles case of 2025 confirmed in Multnomah County
Read more: Oregon’s first measles case of 2025 confirmed in Multnomah CountyUpdates from the Oregon Health Authority and Lincoln County Public Health Multnomah County has reported Oregon’s first case of measles this year. An unvaccinated adult who recently traveled outside the U.S. started showing symptoms on June 16 and tested positive for measles on June 23. Read the full Oregon Health Authority (OHA) update, including possible exposure locations…
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