Rural health and human services resources for Oregon, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2012 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/states/ MarketWatch article reports that over 2700 individual Oregon primary care providers are participating in a federal grant to help them purchase and more effectively use their Electronic Health Record to improve patient care and advance health reform. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/oregon-is-national-leader-in-electronic-health-record-adoption-2012-01-18 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:22:06 CST http://www.marketwatch.com/story/oregon-is-national-leader-in-electronic-health-record-adoption-2012-01-18 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack yesterday provided highlights of USDA Rural Development fiscal year (FY) 2011 investments in job-creating businesses, infrastructure and housing for Americans living in rural communities across the nation. http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17184 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:14:25 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17184 Co.Exist article tells of an organization called Fork in the Road that sells produce and staple pantry items in low-income areas, but it also goes beyond just presenting people with healthy options, it also helps people overcome their fears about healthy eating by providing advice and meal planning. http://www.fastcoexist.com/1679104/fork-in-the-road-drives-the-grocery-store-to-food-deserts Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:39:05 CST http://www.fastcoexist.com/1679104/fork-in-the-road-drives-the-grocery-store-to-food-deserts Portland OR October 14, 2012 -- American Public Human Services Association http://www.aphsa.org/Conference/calendar.asp Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:47:48 CST http://www.aphsa.org/Conference/calendar.asp Portland OR May 12, 2012 -- Northwest Regional Primary Care Association http://www.nwrpca.org/conferences/spring-primary-care-conference.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:08:29 CST http://www.nwrpca.org/conferences/spring-primary-care-conference.html Portland OR February 15, 2012 -- Northwest Regional Primary Care Association http://www.nwrpca.org/conferences/western-migrant-stream-forum.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:58:05 CST http://www.nwrpca.org/conferences/western-migrant-stream-forum.html Educates and trains health professionals in allied health and osteopathic medicine. Focuses on increasing access to primary health care services to rural communities in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. http://www.pnwu.org/ Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:29:12 CST http://www.pnwu.org/ Studies multi-disciplinary issues and policy analysis about the challenges facing rural communities. Supports the Sustainable Rural Communities Initiative. http://ruralstudies.oregonstate.edu/ Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:20:04 CST http://ruralstudies.oregonstate.edu/ Loans to help create and improve essential community facilities in the rural West. -- Rural Community Assistance Corporation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2699 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:00:22 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2699 Loans to finance water and waste facility projects in the rural West. -- Rural Community Assistance Corporation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2697 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:10:38 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2697 Loan program helps create, improve or expand the supply of affordable housing for communities in the rural West. -- Rural Community Assistance Corporation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2696 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:59:31 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2696 Discusses WICHE's focus in 2012 which includes finance, access and success, workforce and society, technology and innovation, and accountability. Highlights students exchange programs in rural and underserved areas, rural healthcare initiatives, and rural primary care clinics. -- Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education http://www.wiche.edu/info/publications/workplan2012.pdf Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:27:47 CST http://www.wiche.edu/info/publications/workplan2012.pdf Describes case studies in Alabama, Oregon, and Vermont that demonstrate successful partnerships between regional development organizations (RDOs) and local governments in transportation-led economic development projects. -- National Association of Development Organizations http://www.ruraltransportation.org/uploads/RegTransit.pdf Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:35:38 CST http://www.ruraltransportation.org/uploads/RegTransit.pdf Discusses results of a survey of Oregon Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). Includes data on staffing, financial issues, and use of technology. -- Oregon Office of Rural Health http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/outreach/oregon-rural-health/clinics/upload/2011-RHC-Report-for-the-web.pdf Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:03:39 CST http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/outreach/oregon-rural-health/clinics/upload/2011-RHC-Report-for-the-web.pdf Works to assist Northwest tribes to improve the health status and quality of life of member tribes and Indian people in their delivery of culturally appropriate and holistic health care. A Native American Research Center on Health site. http://www.npaihb.org/index.html Mon, 16 May 2011 14:50:48 CST http://www.npaihb.org/index.html Oregon State Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center (REC) that helps health care providers become meaningful users of electronic health records by providing information and technical assistance. http://o-hitec.org Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:38:18 CST http://o-hitec.org Supports the health care system in Oregon by:improving lifelong health; increasing the quality, reliability, and availability of care; and lowering or containing the cost of care of health care for all Oregonians. http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/ Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:27:10 CST http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/ Helps Oregonians who are looking for medical care or health insurance connect with local programs and information to meet their needs. -- Oregon Health Authority http://www.oregonhealthconnect.org/ Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:21:08 CST http://www.oregonhealthconnect.org/ One of four regional development centers in the nation. Participates in rural development research and extension (outreach) projects cooperatively with universities in the West. Serves a 13 state area in the Western region and 4 U.S. Pacific Territories, which includes WA, UT, WY, NV, ID, HI, CA, AZ, AK, OR, NM, MT, and CO. http://wrdc.usu.edu/ Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:19:29 CST http://wrdc.usu.edu/ One of five telehealth resource centers. Assists health care organizations, health care networks, and health care providers in the implementation of cost-effective telehealth programs to serve rural and medically underserved areas and populations. Includes Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. http://www.nrtrc.org/ Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:23:57 CST http://www.nrtrc.org/ Overview of the state, with links to state agencies, health associations, and other resources for Oregon. -- National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region http://nnlm.gov/pnr/characteristics/oregon.html Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:10:35 CST http://nnlm.gov/pnr/characteristics/oregon.html Discusses WICHE's three student exchange programs: Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), and Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP). Covers Fall 2011 enrollment, discusses health workforce shortages, and the funds that flow between students' home states and the enrolling institutions in these programs. -- Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education http://www.wiche.edu/info/publications/statReport1112.pdf Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:29:14 CST http://www.wiche.edu/info/publications/statReport1112.pdf A source of statistics by region, state, county, reservation, and tribe for Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Users can find indicators and trends in areas like: demographics, economic well-being, and health. http://www.indicatorsnorthwest.org/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:58:00 CST http://www.indicatorsnorthwest.org/ Goal is to engage people all over the state of Oregon to articulate a vision of a healthier life for everyone, and then develop policies that help us achieve that vision. http://www.communityhealthpriorities.org/ Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:39:19 CST http://www.communityhealthpriorities.org/ Serves as conduit for mental health and health care practitioners who wish to volunteer their professional services to veterans and their families of the current Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns. The Project works to create a supportive network of community resource for returning veterans and their families. http://www.returningveterans.org/index.php Thu, 27 May 2010 08:20:41 CST http://www.returningveterans.org/index.php A loan repayment program for primary care providers who serve in rural and underserved areas. -- Oregon Office of Rural Health http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2359 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:49:44 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2359 Dedicated to advancing the dental profession and promoting the highest standard of oral health and oral healthcare. http://www.oregondental.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:04:59 CST http://www.oregondental.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1 A directory of statewide and regional dental resources. http://www.oregondental.org/custom/directory/community_access_dir.cfm?pageid=3677&showTitle=1 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:03:14 CST http://www.oregondental.org/custom/directory/community_access_dir.cfm?pageid=3677&showTitle=1 Committed to building healthier communities, transforming health care and supporting end-of-life issues. http://www.regencefoundation.org/ Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:51:04 CST http://www.regencefoundation.org/ Grants to respond to unmet, local palliative care needs through new or expanded community partnerships. -- Regence Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2229 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:43:26 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2229