SBHC Annual Conference is October 8 - Registration is now open!
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Registration is open for the 2010 Annual Conference of Oregon SBHCs!
Honoring a Legacy - Advancing a Future
Celebrating 25 years of school-based health care in Oregon!
When: October 8, 2010, 7:30a - 5:00p
Where: Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon
Register: www.osbhcn.org/conference10/register! **
Join Oregon's experts in the field of school-based health care for an action-packed day of professional development, round-table discussions, educational experiences and dynamic networking.
SBHC practitioners, school administrators, youth leaders, advisory councils, and community advocates will focus on advancing access to quality health care for youth by sharing their knowledge and perspectives about best practices within their health center and throughout their communities.
All of the details are available on line at www.osbhcn.org/conference10.
Registration fees:
Adults, $110.00 (After September 27, $150.00)
Youth, 10 to 18 years, FREE
College Students, $50.00
You can download workshop descriptions HERE.
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Need a hotel for the conference?
Discounted rates expire on September 6, 2010!
The Best Western University Inn and Suites is just down the road from the university. If you make your reservation prior to September 6, ask for the school-based health care rate of $83.96.
You'll find additional hotel listings on the Network website.
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25th Anniversary ACCESS AWARDS
There's still time to submit your nomination! Please help us recognize individuals who have made a significant difference to the quality, growth or sustainability of SBHCs in our state.
Download the nomination form HERE. Thank you!
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Network seeks Silent Auction Donations
Featuring Oregon's finest at the 2010 Annual Conference!
We invite each SBHC system to donate a basket of goods or services to the silent auction at the annual conference as a fun way to bring us all together to celebrate the many riches of Oregon.
Many businesses will make in-kind donations of goods and services to non-profits when requested and presented with a letter outlining the cause and tax benefits. Download our donation request letter and pledge form at www.osbhcn.org/conference10/auction.
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 YOU can help shape health reform in Oregon!
Oregon Health Authority holds public forums in September.
Under federal law, by 2014 all individuals will be required to carry insurance or pay a penalty. Individuals earning up to 400% percent of the federal poverty level will receive a sliding scale subsidy that will cap premiums and out of pocket expenses and they will receive a tax credit to help pay for insurance premiums.
Oregon's policy makers are leading the way in creating some of the infrastructure and policies needed to achieve this massive change in our health system.
The Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Health Policy Board are seeking input as they plan to lower costs, increase access and improve the quality of health care. They need your input to make sure that their plan meets your needs.
One of the key elements that is being discussed is a "health insurance exchange," which is basically a market place where consumers can compare plans and choose the one which fits their needs. How this exchange works could have a major impact on the affordability of plans.
Please attend one of the six community meetings being held statewide. Download the flier HERE.
To learn more, please visit www.oregon.gov/oha.
DATES/LOCATIONS OF PUBLIC MEETINGS:
CORVALLIS: Wednesday, September 1, 6 to 8 p.m.
Benton County Fairgrounds 110 SW 53rd Street Corvallis, OR
BAKER CITY: Tuesday, September 7, 6 to 8 p.m.
Baker County Library 2400 Resort Street Baker City, OR
FLORENCE: Thursday, September 9, 6 to 8 p.m.
Florence Events Center 715 Quince Street Florence, OR
PORTLAND: Monday, September 13, 6 to 8 p.m.
University Place (Columbia Falls Room) 310 SW Lincoln Street Portland, OR
MEDFORD: Wednesday, September 15, 6 to 8 p.m.
Red Lion Inn (Crater Lake Room) 200 N. Riverside Avenue Medford, OR
BEND: Thursday, September 16, 6 to 8 p.m.
Central Oregon Community College Campus Center Building (Wille Hall) 2600 NW College Way Bend, OR
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Also in this Issue....
Help Shape Health Reform in Oregon!
Learn how here.
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SEE YOU AT CONFERENCE!
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Thank you to our Sponsors!
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Network with us on Google Groups!
The Network has launched a professional networking group of more than 200 SBHC professionals - practitioners, administrators and partners. If you would like to join, send your request to info@osbhcn.org.
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Network Staff
Paula Hester
Executive Director
Liz Smith Currie
Policy Director
Jennifer Melo
Program Director
Betse Thielman
Healthy Kids in School
Program Director
Jennifer Sansom
Operations Coordinator
Annie Colombo
Resource Developmenet Coordinator
(503)-813-6400
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Network seeks
board members
The Network seeks to expand its
board with members to support and further its mission to advance access
to quality health care for children and youth.
Read more here |
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