For Local Public Health Authorities (LPHAs)
Technical Assistance & Supports
The Climate and Health team is available for technical assitance and support to Local Public Health Authorities through:
- One-on-one Consultation
- Climate and Health LPHA Community of Practice
- Trainings and Workshops
- Planning to Action Guidance/ Best practices
- Other responsive TA offerings, as needed
Please email climate.health@odhsoha.oregon.gov for more information about these options.
Climate and Health Funding for Local Public Health
LPHAs in Oregon receive state funding through OHA
Program Element (PE) #51 “Public Health Modernization, Goal 3" to support environmental health work with a focus on climate and health adaptation. To align with Statewide Public Health Accountability Metircs, part of the LPHA Modernization workplan support interventions that reduce health outcomes due to extreme heat and wildfire smoke.
Program Requirements (PE-51, Goal 3):
- Climate and Health Adaptation Plans: Each LPHA is required to maintain a local or regional climate adaptation plan.
- Climate and Health Adaptation and Mitigation Projects
Public Health Accountability Metrics for Environmental Health Oregon Climate & Health Policy Highlights
OHA Public Health Equity Grant for Comunity-Based Organizations (CBOs)
OHA funds 20 CBOs to do environmental public health projects with a focus on climate and health adaptation. Many CBOs serve several jurisdictions with representation across 32 counties. The third cycle of funding for CBOs through Public Health Modernization is January 2026 through June 2027.