Author: Oregon Health Forum

November 15, 2023 | Breaking Through Psychosis: Searching for Solutions to the Crisis on Portland’s Streets

Psychosis stemming from untreated mental illness and drug use is increasingly overwhelming the region’s behavioral health system. Patients in acute Read more

January 20, 2022 | Save the Date!

Oregon Health Forum brings lawmakers together to discuss health care issues on the 2022 legislative agenda. Moderator: Emily Harris, Senior Read more

June 10, 2021 | On the Brink: Oregon’s Looming Crisis of Housing & Support for Older Adults

Oregon’s growing population of older adults, many of whom have little or no retirement savings, will soon require increased support Read more

May 25, 2021 | Vaccine Confidence: Choosing Messages and Messengers to Bolster Community Immunity

As COVID-19 variants rip through our community, the stakes for achieving herd immunity through vaccinations have never been higher. Overcoming Read more

May 20, 2021 | Racism as a Public Health Crisis: From Declaration to Action

The Centers for Disease Control, American Medical Association and even Multnomah County have recently declared racism as a crisis for public health. Now the Oregon Read more

May 6, 2021 | Chest Wall Deformities: Old Diagnosis, New Evidence

Explore new treatment approaches for chest wall deformities in children and adults in this session led by expert physicians in Read more

April 26, 2021 | Under Pressure: Nursing Care During Community Crises

This event highlights the struggles and triumphs of Oregon nurses caring for our community through a pandemic and unprecedented social, Read more

April 19, 2021 | Mental Health Policy Roundtable: Legislative Solutions 2021

Oregon voters are demanding new investment and a revamped approach to mental health care and addiction treatment. Now, millions in Read more

April 13, 2021 | Single Payer vs. Free Market: A Debate on the Future of Healthcare

When the current paradigm of healthcare delivery began four decades ago, the goal was to control costs by improving care. Can Read more

April 6, 2021 | Caring for Our Carers: Policy and Community Solutions for Our Caregiving Crisis

In 10 years, there will be as many adults aged 65+ as children in the U.S. This permanent demographic shift Read more