GOP Medicaid Cuts Hit Rural America Hardest, Report Finds
Rural America carried President Donald Trump to his election night upset last November.
children's health
Trump, GOP In Congress Could Use “Must-Pass” Bills To Bring Health Changes
Throughout the campaign, President-Elect Donald Trump’s entire health message consisted of promising to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
As Childhood Diabetes Rates Rise, So Do Costs — And Families Feel The Pinch: Study
Childhood diabetes rates are on the rise, and a report released Monday pointed to the impact that the cost of their care could have on families — even those who have employer-sponsored health insurance.
Health Coverage Rates For Lower Income Children Improving
Bolstered by the federal health care law, the number of lower income kids getting health coverage continues to improve, a recent study found.
Combined Effects Of Maternal Obesity, Diabetes ‘Substantially’ Raise Autism Risks
While the incidence of autism spectrum disorder has increased in recent years, what’s behind it remains relatively mysterious and even controversial. But a major study could shed new light on some of the maternal health factors that may increase children’s risk of developing the condition.
Legislators and health advocates deliver clear message: Time to ban marketing junk food to kids in school
Salem, Ore. – The House Education Committee heard from public health and school officials Friday, all of whom delivered a strong message about the importance of a ban junk food marketing in Oregon schools.
House Bill 3000 Requires Children to Have Eyes Checked for School
Sen. Richard Devlin, D-Tualatin, offers emotional testimony recounting how his mother was told he was stupid because he couldn’t read by third grade when he just needed glasses
April 1, 2013 — Sen. Richard Devlin, D-Tualatin, as the co-chairman of the Joint Ways & Means Committee, presides over much of the budget and has to be well-versed on statistics and figures.
Oregon Senate Votes to Ban Smoking in Cars with Kids
Senate Bill 444 passed with nearly a two-thirds vote. The bill gives police the ability to write tickets for people seen smoking in cars with children present
Oregon Receives $25.8 Million in Performance Bonus from CMS
The governor, together with legislators, will determine how that money will be spent during the upcoming legislative session
December 20, 2012 – Lawmakers will have $25.8 million at their disposal when the legislature convenes next February -- with no strings attached.
School District’s Achievement Compacts will Include Absenteeism
Children’s advocates hope that more school-based health services will occur once more is learned about why students miss school
March 22, 2012—After intense lobbying and attending countless Oregon Education Investment Board meetings and subcommittee meetings, the Healthy Kids Learn Better Coalition got what it wanted: inclusion of absenteeism in the achievement compacts between school districts and the state, which could lead to more information about students’ health problems.
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