CareOregon

07/23/2025

CareOregon President and CEO, Eric C. Hunter, recently spoke with Portland Business Journal about the impact of federal Medicaid cuts and what they could mean for the future of our health care system.

"We recognize the challenge, and we are there to fight the good fight," said Hunter.

To read the article visit,

Hunter, whose organization manages 550,000 people on Medicaid, says he will "fight the good fight."

07/23/2025

07/22/2025

What an unforgettable weekend at this year’s Portland PRIDE Festival and Parade! 🏳️‍🌈 We were proud to march along and celebrate love, culture and the LGBTQIA+ community.

The CareOregon booth featured an inclusive space for attendees to relax, color and share why Medicaid matters. In the parade, our bright and bold alebrijes llama float honored Latin American culture and represents our theme: Celebrating Cultures, Building Health Equity. Because when we embrace our full identities, we build stronger, healthier communities for absolutely everyone.

Thank you to everyone involved in making this celebratory weekend so vibrant, inclusive and full of support. 🌈
Together we’re building a stronger, more supportive community for all. 🧡

07/21/2025

07/21/2025

July is National Disability Pride Month, recognizing the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. Following decades of civil rights progress, the ADA increased legal protection for people with disabilities at work or school, on public transportation and in other public spaces.

More than 13% of the U.S. population identifies as having a disability. Historically, support systems for people with disabilities were limited or nonexistent, but advocates continue to fight for accessibility and recognition.

Disability Pride Month is more than a symbolic awareness month. It represents the cultural and societal movements that continue to push for change and amplifies the voices of individuals with disabilities.

07/17/2025

What a fun weekend! Housecall Providers’ annual Community Day in the Park brought together local nonprofits, neighbors and supporters for a fun-filled day of connection, live music, food and the “Toss for a Cause” co****le tournament. It was a true celebration of the people and organizations working to build stronger, healthier communities.

Thank you, Housecall Providers, and everyone who joined us at this special event! 🧡

07/17/2025

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the unique challenges racial and ethnic minorities face when accessing mental health care.

Minority populations often face additional challenges to receiving behavioral health care such as language barriers, cultural stigmas and a lack of providers who understand their lived experiences. Expanding access to culturally specific mental health care is essential to advancing mental health equity.

In a recent interview, Halimo Alinur, Health and Education Manager at African Youth & Community Organization (AYCO), shares how AYCO WORLD is improving access to culturally specific mental health care and the impact made on the communities they serve. “Culturally specific services meet people where they are and take into account the nuances of their background.”

This Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, we encourage you to learn more about the importance of culturally specific health care. 🧡

🔗 Read the full interview,
https://careoregon.org/mental-health/stories/halimos-story

07/15/2025

Summer is bringing hot temperatures this week to the Portland metro region. National Weather Service - Portland has issued an Extreme Heat Watch in effect Tuesday, July 15 through Thursday, July 17.

Prolonged heat can increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, primarily for individuals extremely sensitive to heat without access to shade, cooling or hydration.

Tips to help limit heat risk:
• Limit strenuous outdoor activities, especially during the hottest times of the day
• Drink plenty of water and fluids to stay hydrated
• Avoid direct sun and find shade whenever possible
• Use a wet towel or cooling cloth to lower body temperature
• Visit local cooling centers

To access more extreme heat resources and locate cooling centers visit, https://www.careoregon.org/members/getting-and-staying-healthy/extreme-heat-resources

07/14/2025

Early bird registration is still available through July 30th for Camden Coalition’s 10th annual health and social care conference: Putting Care at the Center 2025.

With a theme of “Complex care: Meeting the moment,” this year’s agenda will feature topics addressing the newest challenges to the complex care field — as well as shared successes from colleagues in the field. Every registrant will receive access to plenary sessions, Beehive presentations, workshops, Portland site visits, and many more networking and social events!

Early bird registrants can save $150! Additional discounts are available for booking groups, students, government entities, nonprofit organizations, community health professionals, and more.

Register here: https://camdenhealth.org/annual-conference/registration/

07/12/2025

Downtown Portland was shining with joy, excitement and community at this year’s CareOregon Starlight Parade! 💫

We are honored to have the opportunity to celebrate alongside thousands of Oregonians and spotlight what makes our city so special.

Thank you Portland Rose Festival Foundation and everyone who celebrated this magical night with us! We look forward to seeing you at next year's Starlight parade. 🧡

07/11/2025

CareOregon President and CEO, Eric C. Hunter joined KGW’s Blair Best to discuss the newly passed federal budget bill, the impact it will have on Medicaid recipients in Oregon and the importance of protecting access to care.

Watch the complete interview:
Video courtesy of KGW-TV

07/11/2025

Children, youth, and families facing complex health and social needs often lack the support needed to be safe and healthy. Fortunately, there are some amazing leaders and organizations providing innovative, cross-sector, whole person care models that improve health and wellbeing. Join us at Putting Care at the Center to learn from these innovators and experts and connect with this vibrant part of the complex care community.

The 'Children, youth, and families with complex needs' track focuses on community-driven and family-centered strategies that are more important now than ever.

Explore the workshops: https://camdenhealth.org/annual-conference/workshop-sessions/

Putting Care at the Center 2025
📅 October 15-17, 2025 with pre-conference events on October 14
📍 Hilton Portland Downtown in Portland, OR
🔸 Co-hosted with CareOregon
🎟️ Register now: https://camdenhealth.org/annual-conference/registration/

Marin Community Clinics, Health Share of Oregon, Legacy Health, National Collaborative for Transformative Youth Policy, Center for Law and Social Policy, UnTapped by Whitney Lynn, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), Family Service of RI, Oregon Health Justice Center-OHJC, Health, Education and Legal Assistance Project: A Medical-Legal Partnership, Philadelphia Nurse-Family Partnership & Mabel Morris Home Visit Programs, OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health