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Traditional Health Workers (THWs)

The term "Traditional Health Worker" refers to the six different worker-types:

RAC Meeting

​The THW Program is updating certain sections of the THW Program Rules Chapter 950 Division 60​. The Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) will be meeting and the public is invited to view the Rule Making Process. The RAC meetings will be streamed live on YouTube. 

  • Session 1: May 14th from 2pm to 4pm: Click here for link to OHA’s YouTube channel ​
  • Session 2: May 18th from 2pm to 4pm: Click here ​for link to OHA’s YouTube channel

The public comment period will also be open the entire month of June and a public hearing that will be held on June 15th, 2026 from 10AM to Noon on Zoom. More information will be posted on the public hearing at a later date.

Reciprocity on Pause

  • Reciprocity for Birth Doulas and Peer Support Specialists from Washington is currently on pause, as of 2/11/2026. There is not an expected reinstatement date yet.

Legacy Clause Expired

  • Due to the expiration of EID 1-2025 CHAPTER 950 under OAR 950-060-0060, until further notice, we are unable to process applications using the Legacy Clause. This pathway to certification will be re-considered through our rulemaking process. ​

Need additional support?

THW Drop-in Office Hours: Every Tuesday from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at 800 NE Oregon St. Room 1C. Portland, OR 97232. Please email ​thw.program@odhsoha.oregon.gov or leave a message on our voicemail line at 971-673-3353 if you have any questions or want to schedule a virtual help session.​