News & Stories for Oregonians
Community and state officials recently gathered in Bend to celebrate a new center that will offer more recovery resources and a welcoming place for young people to connect. 4D Recovery celebrated the opening of its new Recovery Community Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “This opening highlights the important work happening across Oregon to provide more help for people who are struggling,” said Governor Tina […]
May is Arthritis Awareness Month, a time to spotlight a condition that affects more than 800,000 people living in Oregon, and to share what Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is doing to support people living with arthritis. Why Arthritis Awareness Month is important Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. and Oregon. Arthritis is often characterized by inflammation or swelling of one or […]
Across Oregon, communities are seeing meaningful changes as new resources from the statewide opioid settlement continue to roll out. Over the last two years, the Oregon Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Board (OSPTR) has supported projects that make it easier for people to stay safe, get treatment when they need it, and find long‑term recovery close […]
For more than a decade, Oregon’s Pathfinder exercise has helped communities across the state practice responding to a major disaster. First launched in 2012, this full‑scale training brings together medical teams, first responders, volunteers, and military partners to prepare for the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and tsunami scenario, one of the most serious natural hazards […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, offering a moment to recognize its significance and to highlight how sharing lived experiences can foster understanding. With their permission, we are sharing the experience of a patient who works in the Oregon State Hospital’s woodshop, which is offered as part of the hospital’s vocational services program. Through the […]
Each year, National Nurses Week gives us a special opportunity to reflect on the extraordinary impact nurses have across every corner of Oregon’s health system. Whether they are supporting students in schools, guiding patients through vulnerable moments, or providing compassionate psychiatric care, nurses bring skill, presence, and humanity to every interaction. This week from May […]
As the weather warms up, state agencies are keeping an eye on Oregon’s lakes, rivers, and reservoirs for toxic cyanobacteria blooms, also known as harmful algae blooms. Cyanobacteria are natural and found in many freshwater places. Most of the time they’re harmless, but sometimes they can grow quickly and make toxins that can make people […]
A new residential program called Rosebud is now open in Portland, offering a fresh approach to supporting youth in foster care. For many older teens in Oregon’s child welfare system, the journey toward adulthood can feel uncertain. They often need more than a place to stay – they need dependable mental health support and practical […]
Across Oregon, communities are stepping up to help keep young people healthy and safe by reducing their access to commercial tobacco products. A big part of this success comes from local retailers who take their role seriously and choose to put community wellbeing first. Every day, store clerks and managers across the state are checking […]
Oregon is taking steps to make it easier for people to receive quality healthcare in every corner of the state – including in rural communities. In support of that, OHA recently announced that the first round of funding from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program is expected to bring a total of up to $6.5 […]