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Making the rounds: OSH program trains the mental health workforce of tomorrow

Posted on July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 by Oregon Health Authority

As a primary care nurse practitioner (NP), Lisa Whitfield had difficulty finding mental health support for her patients, so she decided to gain the education and training to help fill the gap in mental health services she saw in her community.   Whitfield enrolled at Gonzaga University to complete her mental health certification, which required completing […]

School-Based Health Centers and vaccinations

Posted on August 10, 2021December 10, 2021 by ohacovidblogger

School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) are a vital community tool for supporting young people’s health and well-being. Located in schools or on school grounds, these clinics provide medical care, behavioral health services and, often, dental services to school-aged youth. Oregon has over 75 SBHCs across the state which makes them easily accessible for many families. Besides easy access, SBHCs offer services to all students in a youth-centered […]