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Winter is here! The days are shorter—and chillier—but that doesn’t mean we can’t focus on ways to make the most of our health this season.

One of our most valuable partnerships is with Project Access Now, a Portland-based nonprofit that delivers culturally relevant and person-centered health care.

Here are the basic facts to know about this form of cancer

March 3 is World Hearing Day, an annual observance designated by the World Health Organization to raise awareness of hearing loss and promote hearing care.

An attitude of gratitude not only helps others—it’s tremendously beneficial for the person who is grateful, too.

In the past year, CareOregon invested more than $26 million in grants to 28 organizations across Oregon in the areas of housing, behavioral health, substance use disorder and health care workforce development, as well as to support Oregon Health Plan redetermination efforts.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and CareOregon is proud to raise awareness of this disease.

CareOregon is pleased to share our 2023 Annual Report, which covers a year of exciting innovations for our members.

In our 30th year, CareOregon was proud to open Hawk’s Eye Apartments – a project aimed at meeting the growing need for stable, affordable housing in Northwest Oregon.

Today, CareOregon and Columbia Pacific Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) celebrated the grand opening of the Hawk’s Eye Apartments.

New scholarship aims to reduce disparity in Black maternal health

CareOregon has awarded $275,000 in community grants to 13 nonprofit organizations across the Portland metro region to fill critical gaps in social health, including food access, housing and more.

This week, CareOregon was proud to celebrate the grand opening of Cascade AIDS Project’s (CAP) second Prism Health location.

For 30 years, CareOregon has worked tirelessly to fulfill a serious mission—but that doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten that part of building healthier communities is having fun.

CareOregon supports several pharmacy providers in installing self-serve, prescription-pickup lockers throughout its service areas.

From the beginning, CareOregon has been a place where staff can feel like they belong.

CareOregon volunteers give their time to help our partners and the populations we serve, all while building community and giving back to the place they call home.

For the third year in a row, CareOregon joined forces with SOLVE and the Portland Rose Festival Foundation to clean up downtown Portland.

Today, CareOregon announced Trillium Family Services as its official community partner for the 2024 CareOregon Starlight Parade.

An innovative partnership between Oregon Health & Science University and CareOregon will establish a new residency program designed to improve the health of individuals, but also whole communities.

MEDS Ed, an innovative program developed by CareOregon provides accessible, practical education on critical issues.

CareOregon is proud to announce the launch of the Strategic Healthcare Investment for Transformation (SHIFT) initiative.

Beginning in 2002, CareOregon started partnering in this work with Vigina Garcia, which still provides high-quality, comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care in Washington and Yamhill counties.

The Connect to Care team at CareOregon is dedicated to meeting members where they are—literally.

CareOregon has been striving to make health care work for absolutely everyone since 1994—and in that time, the organization has spearheaded many innovations

CareOregon has worked closely with eight community-based nonprofits in the Metro region through the Traditional Health Workers Grant Program

CareOregon awarded $295,000 in community grants to 13 nonprofit organizations across the Portland metropolitan region that fill critical gaps in social health.

CareOregon has awarded Street Roots $100,000 to support the construction of their new building located in Old Town Portland.

For the sixth year in a row, Portland Business Journal recognized CareOregon as a top philanthropic organization in Oregon.

CareOregon's 2023 Starlight Parade float, Fun for Absolutely Everyone, features a larger than life 80’s boombox decked out with neon colors

CareOregon was honored to make a significant 10-year investment in the Boys & Girls Club of Portland Metropolitan Area

CareOregon announced that 4D will be its official community-based organization partner for the CareOregon Starlight Parade.

CareOregon has partnered with North by Northeast community health center to advance health equity and improve health outcomes in Portland’s Black community.

CareOregon has partnered with Trillium Family Services over the years to advance mental health care and improve outcomes for Oregon’s youth and families.

CareOregon has been honored to partner with the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) and Oregon’s nine federally recognized Tribes to support the health and well-being of Native communities

CareOregon is recognized for the fifth year in a row as a top philanthropic organization by the Portland Business Journal.

CareOregon is proud to celebrate Latino Network’s ground blessing in honor of breaking ground on the new La Plaza Esperanza Building