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Our mission is to improve the quality, availability and accessibility of health care for rural Oregonians.
Support Oregon rural health by sponsoring the 2026 Forum on Rural Population Health!

The Forum brings together rural health care providers, public health partners, community organizations & policymakers from across Oregon to share strategies & strengthen collaboration.

Learn more:zurl.co/a0F1v
February 6, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Join us for our first ORH Policy Update of 2026!
Next Friday, Feb. 13 | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

ORH is hosting virtual meetings to discuss state and federal policy changes and answer questions about their impact on organizations and rural communities.

Learn more and register to attend:zurl.co/15d4J
February 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM
CHW Training Scholarships Available – $1,500 Value!

ORH, in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), is offering Community Health Worker Training Scholarships to support rural health organizations across Oregon.

👉 Learn more and apply: zurl.co/3czl5
February 4, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Check out Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) This Week!

RHIhub This Week keeps you informed of the latest rural news, funding opportunities, publications and events.

Check it out here:zurl.co/1Qgj1

#ruralhealth #rhihub
February 4, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Federal Rural Definitions!
In case you missed it, a recording and transcript of the recent RHIHub webinar on Federal Rural Definitions is now available!

Watch it here:zurl.co/IKlTd

#rhihub
February 3, 2026 at 6:31 PM
📢 Registration is now open!

Join us for the 2026 Forum on Rural Population Health, a virtual event focused on advancing community health and health equity in rural Oregon.

💲 Early bird registration is $75 through March 6 ($95 after)

👉 Register here:zurl.co/rDWkX

Learn more: zurl.co/VuVSo
February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Join us!
2026 ORH CAH Quality Workshop | April 15–16 | St. Charles Bend Campus.

2-day, in-person workshop brings together subject matter experts and CAH quality professionals for practical education, proven best practices and meaningful peer discussion

Learn more & register! zurl.co/g26BK
February 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The Oregon Legislature begins today.
Many important issues are being addressed in a short session.
Track bills, listen to committee hearings and testify at zurl.co/hK07F.

#oregonlegislature #orh #ruralhealth
February 2, 2026 at 7:53 PM
H.R.1’s Medicaid Cuts Threaten Children’s Health

Cuts to federal Medicaid funding pose a substantial risk to all children, regardless of their insurance coverage.

Read the Health Affairs article here:zurl.co/S30Gk
January 30, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Join us for our first ORH Policy Update of 2026!
Feb. 13 | 12 p.m.

ORH is hosting virtual meetings to discuss state and federal policy changes and answer questions about their impact on organizations and rural communities.

Learn more and register to attend:zurl.co/15d4J

#orh #ruralhealth
January 29, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Orchid Health in Oakridge, Oregon, is seeking a Physician Associate/Nurse Practitioner!

Oakridge is a mountain biking and hiking mecca in Oregon. Orchid Health is an amazing organization to work for.

Learn more and apply:zurl.co/MtaWy

#opportunityknocksoregon #orh #3rnet #ruralhealthjobs
January 29, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Check out Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) This Week!

RHIhub This Week keeps you informed of the latest rural news, funding opportunities, publications and events.

Check it out here:zurl.co/McFSb

#ruralhealth #rhihub
January 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
ORH, in partnership with the Oregon Mobile Integrated Healthcare Coalition (ORMIHC), received a 4-year grant to develop an MIH toolkit for rural Oregon and launch a pilot MIH program in Wheeler Co.

Email: varnum@ohsu.edu with questions or interest in starting an MIH program in your community.
January 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Join ORH for our first Community Conversation of 2026.
This Thursday! | January 29 | 12 p.m.

We will be joined by Rep. Rob Nosse, Chair of the House Health Committee, to talk about the upcoming Oregon Legislative Session.

Register:zurl.co/IMFzb

#orh #orhcommunityconvos
January 27, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Multnomah County Health Center is seeking a Psychiatric Site Medical Director

This position provides strategy and medical direction in collaboration with the Medical Director to the Community Health Center and other Site Medical Directors.

Learn more and apply:zurl.co/I1IaH

#orh #3rnet
January 26, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Current telehealth flexibilities are set to expire on January 30, 2026!

To learn what national provider organizations and telehealth industry groups are doing to make key telehealth waivers permanent, visit the Center for Connected Health Policy's (CCHP) latest newsletter: zurl.co/03qpP

#nrtrc
January 23, 2026 at 6:32 PM
The 2026 MedQuest Application is now Open!

At this FREE 30-year-old summer camp for Oregon high schoolers, students will shadow health professionals, learn real-life skills and be connected with resources that can help them make the next step in their career.

Learn more and apply:zurl.co/S2RIj
January 23, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Saint Alphonsus Health System is seeking a Hematologist/Oncologist to join their teamin Ontario, Oregon.

Learn more and apply:zurl.co/42pHS

#opportunityknocksoregon #orh #ruralhealthjobs #3rnet #ruralhealth #ruralhematologistjobs #ruraloncologistjobs
January 22, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Join us for our next Community Conversations!
Jan 29 | Oregon Legislative Update | 12 p.m.

Community Conversations is an ongoing, bimonthly virtual event to bring together rural community members and partners to discuss pressing rural health topics.

Learn more and register:zurl.co/IMFzb
#orh
January 22, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Grant applications are due soon! | Deadline Jan. 23.

ORH invites proposals for the Rural Population Health Incubator Program, which funds and supports innovative health initiatives in rural Oregon.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 23, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. PT

Learn more here: zurl.co/iCciv
January 21, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Check out Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) This Week!

RHIhub This Week keeps you informed of the latest rural news, funding opportunities, publications and events.

Check it out here:zurl.co/qsaym

#ruralhealth
January 21, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Stay up-to-date on all things rural health in Oregon!

Subscribe to our ORH mailing list to stay informed about events, programs, and services that support rural health in Oregon.
zurl.co/bZohi

#opportunityknocksoregon #ruralhealth #orh #orhevents
January 21, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Valley Ridge Family Medicine in Roseburg, Oregon, is seeking an experienced and/or new graduate Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner to join their team.

Learn more and apply here:zurl.co/PJLdg

#opportunityknocksoregon #orh #3rnet #ruralhealthjobs #ruralpajobs #ruralnpjobs
January 20, 2026 at 5:51 PM
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?"
ORH wishes everyone a meaningful Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

#MLKDay #orh #ruralhealth
January 19, 2026 at 8:22 PM
High Country Health and Wellness Center seeks a dedicated Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner to make a real difference in the lives of their patients. Burns offers a unique blend of medical expertise and rural charm.

Learn more & apply:zurl.co/3M7o9

#orh #opportunityknocksoregon #3rnet
January 16, 2026 at 4:44 PM