Covid Vaccinations

COVID Vaccinations

The latest COVID vaccination information for rural Oregon, updated as we receive new information.

Covid Resources

COVID Resources

We recognize that information related to COVID-19 changes daily, if not hourly. We are committed to providing you—our rural health facilities and services—with the most up-to-date information we have from vetted sources to address your questions. We will keep this webpage updated with the most current information we have as it evolves.

2021 Oregon Rural Health Conference

Oregon Rural Health Conference

The annual Oregon Rural Health Conference is the largest gathering in Oregon dedicated to sharing information and showcasing innovative approaches to health and the delivery of health care in rural Oregon. The conference brings together providers, administrators, consumers, policy makers and others to exchange ideas and share expertise.

2021 Forum on Aging in Rural Oregon

Forum on Aging in Rural Oregon

The Oregon Office of Rural Health (ORH) will host the 2021 Forum on Aging in Rural Oregon as a virtual learning series. Please join us the third Thursday of each month from 2-3 PM beginning March 18, 2021. Details will be posted on the 2021 Forum on Aging webpage as they are confirmed.

Upcoming Events

10/21/2021
Rural Trans Health in Oregon
10/27/2021
2021 Oregon Rural Health Conference
10/28/2021
2021 Oregon Rural Health Conference
10/29/2021
2021 Oregon Rural Health Conference
11/18/2021
Providing Specialized, Emergency Care to an Aging Rural Oregon Population Through Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation

All ORH Webinars are listed below. For specific webinars, please use these links:
Forum on Aging Webinars | Quality Webinars |RHC Webinars

Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults and Their Caregivers

September 16, 2021

Older adults face unique challenges preparing for and in the aftermath of natural disasters. This population can be among the hardest hit by hurricanes, floods, winter storms, heat events, and extended power outages. Learn the many reasons older adults are at a particular disadvantage during disasters and how to help them and their families think through and prepare for a variety of scenarios.

Presenter

Lauren Kraemer, MPH | Assistant Professor of Practice | Oregon State University Extension Service

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Volunteers in Action

August 19, 2021

Learn about Volunteers in Action and consider how to use volunteer community caregiver programs to promote aging-in-place and combat social isolation. Learn program facets such as eligibility requirements, volunteer roles and best practices, opportunities to engage young people, and the effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the program.

Presenter

  • Britta Wilson, MA | Volunteers in Action Program Coordinator, Providence Hood River

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Race, Ethnicity, Language and Disability (REALD) Data Collection in Oregon

August 11, 2021

During this webinar the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will provide REALD Program education to health care providers who are required to begin Race, Ethnicity, Language and Disability (REALD) data collection and reporting as of October 1, 2021. Learn about the OHA REALD Program, understand the reporting requirements and get your questions answered during this webinar.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the history of REALD data collection in Oregon, including future data collection efforts for REALD and SOGI (sexual orientation and gender identity)
  • Understand why REALD data collection is important
  • Understand how to access resources for REALD data collection

Presenters

  • Belle Shepherd, MPH, Lead for HB4212 REALD data collection for COVID-19 encounters, and government relations lead on REALD/SOGI legislation.
  • Marjorie McGee, PhD, OHA’s subject matter expert on all things REALD with Equity and Inclusion Division
  • Renee Harger, MPH, Lead for data collection on REALD for COVID-19 encounters in OHA’s Acute and Communicable Disease Program

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Promoting Pediatric Lead Screening in Oregon

August 11, 2021

Health issues associated with pediatric lead exposure received attention recently when the water in Flint, Michigan, was found to contain lead.  Lead affects children in rural Oregon as well.  After this session, participants will have:

  • Knowledge about potential sources of lead in Oregon and how to mitigate exposure 
  • Knowledge about the unique childhood vulnerabilities that can result 
  • Understanding of the importance of pediatric blood level surveillance 
  • Information on how to prevent elevated blood levels in children 

NW PEHSU offers free consultations to clinicians regarding lead and other environmental exposures. Contact them at 1-877-KID-CHEM (1-877-543-2436) or email pehsu@uw.edu. Although it is housed in Washington, NW PEHSU also serves Oregon, Alaska, and Idaho.

Presenter

Debra Cherry M.D., M.S. | Director of the Occupational and Environmental Residency Program | University of Washington

Dr. Cherry was joined by Ryan Barker of the OHA, Program Coordinator, Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, for the Q & A session.

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Working Through the Challenges – Complex Geropsychiatric Intervention and Management

June 24, 2021

With a great deal of information to cover this session will be 90 minutes! Presenters discuss the challenges and possible approaches that can be taken with aging patients/community members who may be determined to lack capacity and are uncooperative with current services. These individuals often have multiple complex co-existing concerns and complaints lodged against them. Many of these individuals are unable to be placed and may not be eligible for a mental health hold, and cannot be admitted to the hospital—thus often ending up in jail, homeless and uncooperative with caseworkers.

Presenters

  • Tim Malone, LCSW | Private Practice Geropsychiatric Social Worker
  • Terry Schroeder, MA | Civil Commitment Coordinator, Oregon Health Authority

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