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PCH Communications Assessment
Read more: PCH Communications AssessmentThe Partnership for Community Health contracted with the Rede Group in 2025 to review our communications and create a strategic plan. The goal was to understand what we are doing well, where we can improve, and how the PCH can better connect across our network. We also focused on on strengthening collaboration with regional partners.…

Roundhouse Foundation Grant Opportunities
Read more: Roundhouse Foundation Grant OpportunitiesThe Roundhouse Foundation supports creative solutions to the unique challenges associated with rural culture and landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Grant focus areas include Arts & Culture, Environmental Stewardship, Social Services, and Education. Small Grants (between $500 and $2,500) can support grassroots, innovative work and projects that may not have a need for a significant…

Forward Together Oregon webinar series returns for 2026
Read more: Forward Together Oregon webinar series returns for 2026Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) warmly invite you to attend two hour-long webinars that will provide an opportunity to connect with us and receive updates about federal changes impacting Oregon. The webinars will be held on Tuesday from 10 am – 11 am on the following dates in 2026:…

Scams, Frauds & Theft by Deception Prevention training
Read more: Scams, Frauds & Theft by Deception Prevention trainingLearn how you can prevent becoming a victim of a scam or fraud. This presentation will be facilitated the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Date: Tuesday, March 24Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pmLocation: Samaritan Center for Health Education, 740 SW Ninth Street, Newport This event is free and open to all. To register email aconner@samhealth.org or…

Primary Care Strategy Committee call for applications
Read more: Primary Care Strategy Committee call for applicationsAnnouncement from the Oregon Health Authority The Oregon Health Policy Board is launching a Primary Care Strategy Committee beginning April 2026. Applications are due February 6. The committee’s scope includes developing and recommending evidence-based strategies, developing a statewide definition of “primary care,” and ensuring the voices of those access primary care inform decision-making. OHA is…

Samaritan Health Services publishes 2026 Community Health Needs Assessments
Read more: Samaritan Health Services publishes 2026 Community Health Needs AssessmentsAs a nonprofit organization, all Samaritan hospitals complete a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). These assessments guide Samaritan’s efforts to improve the health of the communities in the region. The 2026 needs assessments were developed in collaboration with the Partnership for Community Health. The community health priorities identified in the CHNA algin with the Community…