The Oregon Health Equity Alliance (OHEA), a statewide coalition of over 40 organizations working to eliminate barriers and improve equity and health for all Oregonians, will rally on the Capitol Steps today at 11:30 AM to celebrate legislative accomplishments and present OHEA Leadership Awards to key legislators for their successful efforts in 2016.
“Oregon continues to lead the way with innovative solutions to the uninsured and addressing the root causes of inequities and discrimination,” says Rev. Joseph Santos-Lyons, Executive Director of APANO and member of the OHEA Steering Committee, adding, “OHEA has made concrete progress towards our Mend the Gap goals, with support from Republicans and Democrats.”
Key measures passed in 2016 include:
HB 4071 COFA Healthcare Premium Assistance Bill
HB 4017 Basic Health Blueprint Bill
HB 4003 End Profiling Bill
Healthcare access budget investments for children and families
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What: The Oregon Health Equity Alliance (OHEA) will hold a rally on the Capitol Steps celebrating key 2016 legislative wins and recognize key legislative leaders for health equity on Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 at 11:30 AM.
Speakers will highlight successful legislation advancing solutions to Oregon’s 383,000 uninsured, and policies to strengthen Oregon’s social determinants of health. Over 100 community activists from across Oregon will be joined by Governor Kate Brown to present awards to Speaker Tina Kotek, Senator Alan Bates, Representative Andy Olson, Representative Vic Gilliam, Representative Alissa Keny-Guyer, and Representative Lew Frederick. Later, Governor Brown will sign the COFA Healthcare Premium Assistance Bill (HB 4071) at 1:40 PM in the Governor’s Ceremonial Office.
When/Where:
Tuesday, May 24th, 2016
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Front Steps of Oregon State Capitol
900 Court Street, Salem, OR
Who:
Speakers will include:
- John Silk, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Marshall Islands
- Ashley Thirstrup, NAYA Family Center
- David Anitok, COFA Alliance National Network
- Rev. Joseph Santos-Lyons, Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO)
- Kristina Narayan, Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO)
- Linda Roman, Oregon Health Equity Alliance
- Legislators and community leaders
