(Portland, OR) -- Health Share of Oregon is looking for volunteers to serve on its Community Advisory Council. The Council is made up of Health Share members and other community leaders. The Council discusses the health care needs of Oregon Health Plan members and the community, and makes recommendations on the strategic direction of the organization.
"At Health Share, we are committed to advancing health equity and applying member voice and experience in how we operate and plan for the future," said Michael Anderson-Nathe, Health Share's Chief Equity and Engagement Officer. "In selecting a Council, Health Share seeks diverse individuals who reflect our members and our community."
To apply, individuals should complete an application by Wednesday, June 7.
To learn more and apply, visit www.HealthShareOregon.org/about-us/community-advisory-council.html.
The main purpose of Health Share's Community Advisory Council is to:
* Oversee the development of the Community Health Needs Assessment and the corresponding Community Health Improvement Plan
* Serve as a liaison between members and Health Share
* Increase member and community engagement strategies at Health Share
* Provide feedback on Health Share initiatives and strategies
About Health Share of Oregon
Health Share of Oregon is the state's largest Medicaid coordinated care organization (CCO), serving more than 215,000 Oregon Health Plan members in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. Our mission is to partner with communities to achieve ongoing transformation, health equity, and the best possible health for each individual.
Health Share was founded and continues to be governed by eleven health care organizations serving OHP members: Adventist Health, CareOregon, Central City Concern, Clackamas County, Kaiser Permanente, Legacy Health, Multnomah County, Oregon Health & Science University, Providence Health & Services, Tuality Health Alliance and Washington County.
May 25, 2017
