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| Oregon Safenet |
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- Oregon Safenet
800-723-3638
Helps Oregonians find health care and other public services. Provides information about eligibility for Oregon Health Plan.
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- AARP
888-687-2277
An advocacy organization comprising 35 million members. AARP focuses on issues affecting men and women aged 50 and older. Go to www.aarp.org to find many publications and other resources on health topics, including Medicare and other health insurance. Contact AARP at the number listed above or write to AARP, 601 E Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20049.
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| Oregon Medical Clinics |
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- Migrant Clinics in Oregon (.pdf)
Federally subsidized clinics that provide low-cost care (based on income) to migrants and non-migrants.
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- Oregon Prescription Drug Program
888-411-6737
Discount drug card available to Oregonians who don't have prescription drug insurance and to Medicare Part D beneficiaries who reach the coverage gap. - Together Rx Access
800-444-4106
Discount drug card for income-eligible people who don't have prescription drug insurance.
- NeedyMeds.org
NeedyMeds is a non-profit with the mission of helping people who cannot afford medicine or healthcare costs. The information at NeedyMeds is available anonymously and free of charge.
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- Governor's Office Citizen Representative
503-378-4582
- The Office for Health Plan Policy and Research
503-378-2422
- Oregon Health Fund Board
- Dental
The Oregon Dental Association list of "community access" dental programs.
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
800-358-9295
An agency of the Federal Government. This website has more information and tools to help you evaluate health plans, as well as many consumer publications on various health topics. Most of the consumer materials are available in English and Spanish. Call the AHRQ Clearinghouse at the number listed above to order free copies of publications.
- America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
202-778-3200
A national association that represents health insurance plans providing medical, long-term care, disability income, dental, supplemental, stop-loss, and reinsurance to more than 200 million Americans. Go to www.ahip.org and select "Consumer Information," where you can access many consumer guides on health insurance and link directly to companies that provide health insurance coverage. Contact AHIP at the number listed above or write to AHIP, 601 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20004.
- Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
630-792-5000
Evaluates and accredits health care organizations and programs, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other health care facilities, as well as health plans, managed care entities, and other insurers. Call them at the number listed above or write to JCAHO, One Renaissance Boulevard, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.
- National Committee for Quality Assurance
202-955-3500
A group that develops quality standards, performance measures, and recognition programs for organizations and individuals, including health plans, medical groups, physician networks, and individual physicians.
- Utilization Review Accreditation Commission
202-216-9010
A group that accredits PPOs and other managed care networks. Write them at URAC, 1220 L Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20005.
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| Links To Other Health And Wellness Websites |
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The following are pages of links and pointers to third-party
Internet websites. These sites linked from the Office of Private Health Partnership (OPHP) website are not under OPHP's control. OPHP does not assume
any responsibility or liability for any information, communications, or
materials available at such linked sites, or at any link contained in a
linked site. OPHP does not intend these third-party links to be
referrals or endorsements of the linked entities by the agency, and are
provided for convenience only. You assume sole responsibility for use
of third-party links and pointers.
General health
Disease and conditions
Alzheimer's disease:
American Red Cross: American Red Cross
Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gerhig's Disease) ALS Association
Arthritis: Arthritis Foundation
Autism: Autism Society of America
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS):
Brain tumors: American Brain Tumor Association
Cancer:
Chronic pain: American Chronic Pain Association
Cerebal palsy: United Cerebal Palsy
Diabetes: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Headaches: National Headache Foundation
Heart: American Heart Association
Huntington's disease: Huntington's Disease Society of America
Hypertension: American Society of Hypertension
Kidney:
Lung: American Lung Association
Lyme disease:
Marrow donors: National Marrow Donors Program
Mental health:
Parkinson's disease:
Stroke:
Diet and nutrition
Fitness
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