CareOregon

12/17/2025

As the temperatures continue to drop, staying prepared for colder weather can help keep everyone in our community safe this winter.

Here are a few ways you can stay healthy and protected this season:
• Dress in layers and limit time outdoors during freezing temps.
• Stay connected with neighbors or family who may need support.
• Check prescription refills ahead of severe weather events.
• Dial 211 and follow local alert pages for updates on warming shelters.

❄️ For more winter weather resources visit, https://careoregon.org/news/story/health-and-wellness/2025/10/08/winter-health-tips

12/15/2025

This past year, we awarded grants to 22 local nonprofits across the state serving community members facing some of the greatest challenges. These partners are improving access to care, increasing the availability of healthy food and expanding affordable housing.

🔗 To learn more about our 2025 community investments visit, https://ow.ly/Uo3V50XJUnn

12/15/2025

12/12/2025

CareOregon President and CEO Eric C. Hunter joined fellow nominees and award recipients at Portland Business Journal’s Most Admired Companies event, an afternoon of recognition and connection.

We’re honored to be recognized and incredibly proud of our more than 30-year legacy of making a difference in the lives of our members and the diverse communities we serve.

This honor belongs to our dedicated CareOregonians, our clinical and community partners, and our Boards and advisory councils. Thank you for the passion and hard work you bring every day.

To learn more and explore the full list of Most Admired Companies visit, https://tinyurl.com/ms37ur3e

12/09/2025

Winter is here, and we know the colder weather, along with the holidays, can bring extra stress and challenges. If you or your family need a little more support accessing care this time of year, our Connect to Care team is here to help.

This month, we’ll be out in the community at the following events:
Dec. 10: Community Connections Central Library
Dec. 10: Artist Mentorship Program (AMP) for youth only
Dec. 11: PDX Saints Love Day Center
Dec. 17: Father's Heart Street Ministry
Dec. 18: Virginia Garcia Beaverton
Dec. 20: Muslim Society’s Tenant Rights & Health Resource Fair
Dec. 23: Blanchet House

No matter what the season brings, you’re not alone. To learn more about upcoming events visit, https://careoregon.org/members/connect-to-care-events

12/08/2025

Is it a cold or the flu? 🤔 Both are illnesses but are caused by different viruses. While cold and flu symptoms are similar, there are differences.

The flu can come quickly with high fever, dry cough, body aches and headaches.
Cold symptoms are gradual with a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat and cough.

The best way to avoid the flu is to get your flu shot every year. Flu shots are FREE for CareOregon members. To learn more visit,
https://www.careoregon.org/flu

12/05/2025

This season of giving, we are supporting local food banks and food access organizations across the state – including Lift Urban Portland’s Coalition to Advance Food Equity (CAFE).

CAFE brings together food security leaders to build a stronger, more equitable and locally rooted food system. Our team was proud to volunteer with Lift UP and present the organization with a donation to support their vital work ensuring every neighbor has access to food.

We’re also grateful to uplift additional partners providing essential food assistance during this time of need, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area, Clackamas Service Center’s Save the Food Hub and Beaverton Resource Center.

Together, we’re helping strengthen the health and well-being of our communities. To learn more and support Lift UP visit, giveguide.org/nonprofits/liftup

12/04/2025

This week, we continued our Season of Giving with a meaningful volunteer event in partnership with Easterseals Oregon. CareOregonians came together on to pack support kits for veterans – an inspiring opportunity to honor those who have served and give back!

In addition, our Veterans Employee Resource Group (ERG) selected Easterseals as their annual grantee. We were proud to present a $1,000 donation to support the organization’s essential programs for veterans and their families.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to uplift Easterseals mission and to engage our employees in ways that help strengthen our community.

12/03/2025

CareOregon is honored to be nominated as one of Portland Business Journal’s Most Admired Companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington for 2025. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to improving health equity and quality care for our members and the communities we serve.

We look forward to joining fellow nominees on December 11 in Portland to celebrate the impact of organizations working to make our region stronger. Thank you, Portland Business Journal, for the nomination.

12/01/2025

We are proud to sponsor the health category in Willamette Week Give!Guide Portland’s go-to for meaningful year-end giving.

On , we’re helping your support go even further! Donate $50 or more to any Health category nonprofit and we will match your donation until $5,000 of qualified donations have been made.

To learn more about the organizations involved and make your donation, visit https://giveguide.org/categories/health.

Together, we can uplift local organizations that help keep our community healthy. 🧡

12/01/2025

Thank you, CareOregon for volunteering with us this November! 🍎💙 You bagged hundreds of apples and built pantry bags with lightning speed. We love your partnership!

11/28/2025

Today is Native American Heritage Day, a time to honor the history, traditions and enduring strength of Native communities across Oregon.

In recognition, we are proud to uplift our community partner, the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA). NAYA keeps culture alive by creating spaces where Native youth, families and Elders can reconnect with who they are, deepen their cultural identity and access vital supports.

We are proud to share and support NAYA’s commitment to the health and well-being of Native youth, families and Elders.