This is Public HealthThe opportunity to live a healthy life is a human right. Every Oregonian deserves to live in a safe and healthy place with access to the resources and information they need to actively participate in decisions that affect their wellbeing. Those places are created and protected by public health. A passion for prevention drives our work. As public health professionals, we educate about nutritious food and physical activity and ensure all Oregonians have access to healthy options where they live, learn, work and play. We inform them about the dangers of tobacco, alcohol and drugs, and teach them how to improve their children’s health. We advocate for, and help write the policies that make our streets, buildings, parks, schools and neighborhoods safe and active for everyone regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or income status. COVID-19 ResourcesAll Oregonians age 12 and older are eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
The COVID-19 Pandemic is still impacting Oregonians' every day lives and accurate, timely and helpful information is important for both combatting the illness and the spread of misinformation. The Oregon Health Authority has set up a COVID-19 webpage with videos, multiple fact sheets in nine languages, guidance for schools, housing services, local public health authorities and tribes, and more. The American Public Health Association (OPHA is the Oregon Affiliate of APHA) also has created a COVID-19 webpage with many resources and links as has the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your Local Health Department may also have their own local information.
You Are Not Alone - Web Based Resources As a way to prevent and address abuse and neglect or other related risks impacting many people during the COVID-19 pandemic, “You Are Not Alone” has been created. The pandemic has caused isolation and other suffering for many people. “You Are Not Alone” is a comprehensive campaign highlighting resources for support and assistance as well as abuse reporting information. The resources include contact information to report incidents or to get assistance for issues such as domestic and sexual violence prevention; suicide prevention; mental health; alcohol and drug abuse; help for youth and elders, and financial exploitation. There are flyers, downloadable informational cards, social media resources and printable materials for sharing. The information is available in multiple languages. COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
All Oregonians age 12 and older are eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Legislative UpdatesENDORSED BILLS AND LEGISLATIVE CONCEPTSVisit our Legislative Updates page to view the details on each bill and LC Updated 01/24/2022 HB 4052 (Formally LC 238): Racism is a Public Health Crisis Read more here. To stay up-to-date, follow Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis in Oregon on Facebook. LC 144: Emergency Heat Relief for Communities Read more here. LC 26: Emergency Heat Relief for Renters Read more here. View LC 144 and LC 26 Info Sheet SB 1568: Compassionate Medical Release Read more here. LC 8: Protecting Oregon Workers From Climate Hazards Read more here. Homeless Youth Services Expansion & Homelessness Prevention Read more here. Child Care For Oregon Read more here. Thank you to our Organizational Members!Effective public health policies and programs are critical to improving Oregonians’ health, reducing health disparities and health care costs. OPHA's Organizational Members are working together to build these programs and advocate for these policies. CURRENT ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS:
Please visit https://www.oregonpublichealth.org/about-organizational-members for more information about Organizational Members. |
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Oregon Public Health Association is an affiliated association of the American Public Health Association (APHA). We have collaborated with APHA to grow stronger as organizations, to share expertise, influence, and resources, and to advocate for common priorities at the local, state and federal levels.
APHA is the national voice of public health and champions the health of all people and all communities. It is the only organization that combines a nearly 150-year perspective, a broad-based member community and the ability to influence federal policy to improve the public’s health. Learn more at www.apha.org.