I’m healthy! / ¡Soy sano! launches
jessica@osbha.org
Jun 29, 2017
The Safety Net Capacity Grant Program, now known as I’m healthy! (¡Soy sano! in Spanish) is in full swing. Through a network of more than 30 partner organizations—including safety net clinics and community-based organizations—I’m healthy! connects children and teens to free primary and preventive health care services.
Who qualifies for I'm healthy!? Children and...
Celebrating Oregon's Superheroes of Health Event Wrap Up
megan@osbha.org
Jun 16, 2017
Thank you so much to everyone who joined us at Lagunitas Community Room on May 25th at our 1st Annual Celebrating Oregon’s Superheroes of Health event. A special thanks to our sponsors, Susan Matlock Jones and Kaiser Permanente. Thanks to Thin Rail who provided live music, and Oregon Deli who catered the event. It was a beautiful night to celebrate the work of young people advocating for...
Community Statement on May 26th, 2017 Killings by White Supremacist
megan@osbha.org
May 27, 2017
We are grieving the brutal stabbing and murder of two courageous bystanders who sought to disrupt a potential assault on a Muslim woman on the TriMet Hollywood MAX station. We extend our heartfelt care and support to the people and their families impacted by this trauma. This senseless tragedy happened on the eve of the Holy Month of Ramadan, a period that draws Muslim communities...
ACTION ALERT - SBHCs Need You!
Maureen Hinman
May 3, 2017
Calling all Advocates!
Recently the co-chairs of the Ways and Means Committee, the legislative budget writing committee, released a proposed budget that puts our kids at risk. The proposal includes a significant cut to the state SBHC budget of $2-$3 million. This means school-based health centers are in danger of losing significant and necessary funding....
School-Based Health Center Advisory Committee
jessica@osbha.org
May 2, 2017
Oregon School-Based Health Alliance
School-Based Health Center Advisory Committee
The Oregon School-Based Health Alliance is excited to announce the formation of a School-Based Health Center Advisory Committee to help guide and inform the OSBHA work focus and priorities. We want to connect with and better understand the needs and wants of SBHCs in Oregon. We invited anyone working in a...
Legislative Action Alert
jessica@osbha.org
Apr 6, 2017
Urgent Legislative Action Alert
Support Health and Wellness in Schools
All Children and youth deserve optimal health and academic success. The Oregon School-Based Health Alliance is working with partners across the state to support health and wellness in schools through HB 2048, which provides support for School-based health center expansion, school-based mental health...
For Immediate Release: OREGON’S YOUNG PEOPLE ADVOCATE FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS
megan@osbha.org
Feb 24, 2017
February 24, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OREGON’S YOUNG PEOPLE ADVOCATE FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS
SBHC Youth Legislative Awareness Day 2017
On February 27, 2017, young people from across Oregon will gather to advocate for access to health and wellness to cap off February’s School-Based Health Care Awareness Month, which was proclaimed by Governor Kate Brown on February 1st, 2017...
OSBHA ACTION ALERT
megan@osbha.org
Feb 2, 2017
OSBHA ACTION ALERT
Oregon is in a tight budget spot this legislative session.
We need your support to ensure SBHCs remain funded and a priority in Oregon.
The ways and means committee will be traveling around Oregon to ask for public input on this year’s budget.
We need you to show up for SBHCs!
Choose an event near you:
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School-Based Health Center Advisory Committee
jessica@osbha.org
Jan 30, 2017
The Oregon School-Based Health Alliance (OSBHA) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen school based health services and systems that promote the health and academic success of young people. We are forming a School-Based Health Center Advisory Committee to help guide and inform the OSBHA work focus and priorities. We want to connect with and better understand the needs and wants...
Health News You Can Use : Vaccines. One Less Shot
Haylee Williams
Nov 14, 2016
Health News You Can Use : Vaccines. One Less Shot
There’s at least 10 vaccinations the CDC recommends for youth 7-18 years old. That’s at least 10 shots! Keep in mind some require multiple doses. Eeek so many!
But There’s Good News! The CDC (Center for Disease Control) has now reduced that load by one. That’s right the...
