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A Variety of Ways to Learn

OEBB and our partners offer a variety of ways to learn about your benefits. Our goal is to help you improve your health and wellbeing.

  • Learning and Events - join webinars, ask questions, watch videos, participate in challenges, and learn about your benefits.
  • OEBB's Newsletter - articles span all health areas (physical, mental, emotional, social, financial, and more). We'll teach you about specific OEBB benefits, and share Board activity updates.

Is there a topic you'd like to learn more about? If so, please email: memberfeedback@oha.oregon.gov and let us know what you'd like to see featured in the newsletter.

Learning & Events

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Newsletter

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Current Newsletter

July & August

We were preparing for Open Enrollment during these months, so we didn't make newsletters. The "Pre-Open Enrollment Message" and the "Open Enrollment Is Here Message" is coming soon.

Past Newsletters

Want to revisit an article or catch up on a month you missed? Click the date below to download that newsletter.

June/Junio

Digestive Health

Did you know digestive problems are one of the top 10 issues that send people to the doctor? The good news is your digestive health is something you can influence through everyday decisions.

La salud digestiva

¿Sabía usted que los problemas digestivos son una de las tres razones principales por las que las personas van al médico? La buena noticia es que la salud digestiva es algo que usted puede influenciar con sus decisiones cotidianas.

May 2025

Did you know that there are over 100 kinds of arthritis? And it’s not just a condition for older people. In recognition of National Arthritis Month, we’re looking into arthritis and how OEBB can help you thrive. This month:

April 2025

Body positivity means different things to everyone. No matter how you define it, it starts with self-acceptance and learning about your own wellbeing. This month:

March 2025

Your eyes provide a window into what's happening in your body. Good eye health is important for your overall wellbeing and quality of life. In the March newsletter, you can:

February 2025

Did you know that early detection can increase cancer survival rates by up to 90%? Knowing your family history and taking steps to lower your risk can make a big difference. Regular screenings are one of the best ways to stay healthy.

In the February newsletter, you can:

January 2025

Families form in many ways. Our resources help with both physical and emotional needs at every step.

In the January newsletter, you can:

2024 Newsletters

December 2024

Your relationship with yourself includes self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-compassion, and self-care. Having a healthy relationship with yourself means you value who you are, as well as your strengths and opportunities. It helps connect you with others and impacts your overall wellbeing.

Learn about:

  • What self-awareness is
  • Six ways to build a healthy relationship with yourself
  • Practicing self-compassion
  • Finding more purpose and meaning in your life

November 2024

Preventative care plays an important role in keeping you healthier. Regular checkups, screenings, tests, and vaccinations can help you stay well and catch problems early.

Learn about:

  • Why preventative care is important
  • Four things you can do to stay on top of your health
  • What preventative care should you get?
  • Easy ways to prevent skin cancer

October 2024

We all grow older, but we don't have to feel old. It all comes down to resilience and making good choices today.Learn about:

  • How resilience is the key to aging well
  • What is healthy aging?
  • How physical activity keeps you young
  • What is the mind-body connection?
  • Ways to nurture your mind and body

September 2024

What if you shopped for health care the same way you looked for a new care? You might search online reivews, compare prices, and ask about track records. Learn about:

  • Being in the health care driver's seat
  • Choosing the right provider for you
  • Evaluating a new provider
  • Using your health plan's website to find quality providers

July & August

We were preparing for Open Enrollment during these months so we didn't make newsletters. 

Please see the Pre-Open Enrollment Message and the Open Enrollment Is Here Message.

June 2024

Learn tips from our benefit partners to help you take better care of your body, feelings, and finances.

  • Fun and easy ways to live your healthiest life
  • How to boost your financial wellbeing
  • Where to get help paying for the basics
  • How to grow healthy food on your patio

May 2024

The challenges of life can have a negative impact on our mental wellbeing. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This month, learn some general strategies and resources to help improve your mental health, including:

  • Health benefits of being happy
  • Understanding and managing anxiety
  • Understanding depression
  • Ten ways to manage stress
  • Healthy ways to handle conflict