News & Stories for Oregonians
As Oregonians celebrate the holiday season, state agencies renew their call to “Rethink the Drink” – encouraging people to pause, reflect and make mindful and healthy choices when it comes to their alcohol consumption. Leading this effort is Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Oregon Alcohol & Drug Policy Commission (ADPC) Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) […]
Oregon Health Authority strongly supports the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) recommendation that newborns continue to receive hepatitis B vaccination at birth. The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) is a partnership between California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington to ensure that public health recommendations are guided by safety, efficacy, transparency, access and trust. WCHA recommends that newborns […]
Last year, Oregon became the first state in the country to offer rent assistance statewide as a Medicaid benefit. This means that some Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members can get help paying for rent and utilities if they have certain health conditions and meet other requirements. This benefit is part of a statewide effort to improve […]
Families, friends and Thanksgiving guests can stay safe from foodborne germs by practicing four simple steps this holiday: Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill. Clean: Wash hands and surfaces often Separate: Avoid cross contamination Cook: To the proper temperature Chill: Refrigerate promptly For more information, visit OHA’s Food Safety web page
As we gather with friends and loved ones during the holiday season, drinking alcohol may be on the menu. Oregon Health Authority’s Rethink the Drink initiative encourages us to find ways to enjoy the season safely. Alcohol ads and marketing can seem to be everywhere Many of us cross the line into drinking too much, […]
An initiative to build a more diverse, culturally responsive behavioral health workforce is preparing Oregon students for a future career in the field. High school juniors and seniors are gaining real world experience to explore potential career paths in behavioral health through the High School Behavioral Health Career and Technical Education (CTE) grant program offered […]
More than one in five Oregon eighth- and 11th-graders experienced unmet mental or physical health care needs in 2022, according to a new state Student Health Survey (SHS) report developed with Oregon youth using the most recent data available. The findings paint a sobering picture of the challenges youth face in accessing essential care, and […]
Healthier Oregon provides coverage to more people and helps keep the overall cost of health care down. In this post, we’ll break down the facts about who’s covered, what’s covered and how this program supports every community in our state. What Is Healthier Oregon? Healthier Oregon is a state-run program that provides free health coverage to […]
We want to let you know that if the federal government shutdown continues into November, people who get SNAP food benefits in Oregon may not get their November food benefits on time. This could affect about 757,000 people, including children, older adults, and working families. We understand this news may feel stressful. Food benefits are […]
In Oregon, adults 21 and older can legally use cannabis, also known as marijuana, weed, pot or hemp. But just because it’s legal doesn’t mean it’s safe for everyone, especially when it comes to pregnancy, breastfeeding and caring for a baby. If you’re pregnant, trying to get pregnant or currently breastfeeding, it’s important to understand […]
