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OCN Offers Free Cultural Competence Trainings

February 21, 2012 -- Between February and May 2012, the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) will offer free in-person and webinar courses to current and student healthcare professionals who would like to increase their cultural competence skills with patients and co-workers as part of the Cultural Competence Network (CCN) event series.

Feb 21, 2012

Dr. Nancy Boutin Awarded Medical Society’s President’s Achievement Award

SALEM — Dr. Nancy Boutin, a Salem radiation oncologist, has been awarded Marion-Polk County Medical Society’s prestigious President’s Achievement Award. The President’s Achievement Award recognizes doctors who have accomplished a noble deed in their lifetime. As a 22-year veteran of the Salem medical community, Boutin was instrumental in starting and pioneering the Palliative Care program at Salem Health, which focuses on improving comfort and quality of life for patients who are facing life threatening or chronic illness.

Feb 17, 2012

ASSESSING OUR COMMUNITY'S HEALTH: A report from Sisters Of The Road, created in partnership with the University of Portland School of Nursing

February 15, 2012 -- Come down to the Cafe at Sisters Of The Road, and you will often hear about health concerns. These include trouble getting needed health care, chronic medical and mental health conditions, and a lack of resources that promote wellness.

Feb 15, 2012

COHO Praises Oregon Senate for Passing Health Transformation

February 15, 2012 -- The Coalition for a Healthy Oregon praised the State Senate Tuesday for passing Senate Bill 1580, the health care transformation bill that will help strengthen the patient-provider relationship through better coordination of care. “This is a monumental step in the right direction,” said Jeff Heatherington, President and CEO of FamilyCare, Inc. and COHO’s legislative director. “COHO strongly supports transparency and enhancing patient-provider relationships, which is the key to making health care transformation work.”

Feb 15, 2012

New Support Group for Women Survivors of Sexual Trauma Starts March 7 Christen McCurdy Tue, 02/14/2012 - 07:52

February 14, 2012 -- A new, weekly peer-facilitated support group, Women Survivors of Sexual Trauma, will hold its first meeting Wednesday, March 7, and thereafter it will meet every Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Empowerment Initiatives, 3941 SE Hawthorne Blvd. in Portland.

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Kaiser Permanente Community Fund at Northwest Health Foundation Awards Over $2M to Improve Health Christen McCurdy Fri, 02/10/2012 - 09:47

February 10, 2012 -- As part of its annual grant initiative funding projects, The Kaiser Permanente Community Fund awarded more than $2 million in grant funds to aid 19 organizations that address the social determinants of health in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The Kaiser Permanente Community Fund is a philanthropic partnership between Kaiser Permanente Northwest and the Northwest Health Foundation.

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PCMA Launches New Oregon Ad Campaign: 'That's What PBMs Do'

February 7, 2012 -- The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) launched a new ad campaign in Oregon that highlights the core value proposition of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The ad campaign - "That's What PBMs Do" - focuses on key themes including: PBMs lower costs for employers, unions, and consumers PBM mail-service pharmacies improve safety, savings, and convenience PBMs help patients make informed prescription drug decisions and improve adherence.

Feb 7, 2012

National Urgent Care Group Opens Second Center in Oregon

February 7, 2012 -- Doctors Express, the first ever national urgent care franchise is expanding in Portland just 9 months after they established their first center in Lake Oswego. Renowned Portland physician Dr. Lou Perretta joined the group as the Medical Director and is partnering with former Intel Executive Guru Sankar to build and operate the new urgent care facilities, combining clinical excellence with business savvy and a singular focus on patient service.

Feb 7, 2012