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Improving the health status of under-served and under-represented populations
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The Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI), formerly the Office of Multicultural Health and Services, serves as a leader and catalyst in helping to promote equitable health and human services for communities of color, Indian tribal governments, and other multicultural groups.
The office works with state and local government and community partners to improve health and human services programs and policies for underrepresented populations in Oregon through culturally specific and culturally competent approaches.
The Office of Equity and Inclusion also supports affirmative action, cultural competency and diversity initiatives that create and sustain welcoming environments that are inclusive and respectful of staff, customers and partners.
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OEI Grant Funding Opportunity
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The State of Oregon, Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) invites organizations to submit proposals to participate in the Health Equity and Inclusion Project Grant Program to improve health services and health outcomes for communities that experience health inequities.
OHA intends to award approximately five grants with OEI funding of approximately $50,000 per Grant Agreement. Actual grant amounts may be higher or lower than $50,000.
The projected term of the Grant Agreements for the awards will be approximately May 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014.
The grant proposal deadline is 3:00 PM Local Time, April 9, 2013
Overview of the OEI grant program
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Left Content Discrimination and Harassment Procedure
Policy Statement
 The State of Oregon is committed to a discrimination and harassment free work environment. It is the policy of the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to provide a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bias and bullying on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other factor applicable by state or federal law. The following guidelines apply to all employees, interns and volunteers of DHS and OHA and extend to contractor/vendor and employee interactions. Failure to comply with this policy and procedure may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from state service.
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Non-Traditional Health Worker Steering Committee
Oregon’s health system transformation and the federal Affordable Care Act have emphasized the essential role of non-traditional health workers (NTHWs) in promoting health and delivering care. In Oregon, this workforce is comprised of community health workers, peer wellness specialists, personal health navigators and doulas. These NTHWs are trusted community-based providers who serve as a bridge between health systems and community members.
The Oregon Health Authority has convened a 15-member NTHW Steering Committee of culturally and professionally diverse stakeholders to advise on training standards and certification of NTHWs. Temporary administrative rules were filed February 4th, 2013, detailing the standards and process for individual worker certification as well as training program approval. A permanent rulemaking process will begin on after the close of the 2013 Legislative Session.
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State of Equity Report
The State of Equity report presents demographic and geographic data analyzed by race and ethnicity.
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OEI Annual Report
Each year in the Fall, OEI publishes a report of our year of activities. Find out what we've been up to!
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Stay informed
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Right Content Health Equity and Cultural Competence
Learning Series webinars - Dec. 18, 3012 - Jan. 10, 2013
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Client Civil Rights
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is committed to ensuring that its programs and activities comply with civil rights laws. Consistent with this objective, Suzanne Hoffman, Chief Operating Officer for OHA has primary responsibility for ensuring that the OHA’s polices and practices applicable to program participants or clients by OHA or its contractors, comply with the federal and state civil rights laws and regulations, including prohibition of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age or disability. She may delegate responsibilities and tasks to others in carrying out these responsibilities, including assuring that allegations of discrimination are promptly investigated. To that end, Suzanne has delegated Lori Nelson.
Contact Lori Nelson:
Ph 503.945.5941
To read Dr. Bruce Goldberg’s memo regarding Client Civil Rights, click here. |
Cultural-Health Listserv
The E-Newsletter is designed to update members on various multicultural health issues affecting communities and is the product of many contributions from members of this electronic mailing list.
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