Home visiting is a proven strategy for strengthening families and improving the health status of women and children.
The Oregon Birth Anomalies Surveillance System tracks birth anomalies in Oregon children from birth to age 6 in order to promote awareness, education, and
prevention of birth anomalies, and to understand the health care needs for these children.
Oregon is working toward improved outcomes for children and families through the transformation of its health and early learning systems.
Our goal is to screen newborns for possible hearing loss by one month of age, identify congenital hearing loss by three months of age and enroll children in appropriate early intervention by six months of age.
Many women experience emotional swings, often called "baby blues," after giving birth. However, some women develop more serious prenatal or postpartum depression or anxiety. Treatment and support are available. The first step is to reach out for help.
On July 17th, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek signed into law SB 692, which established a community-based perinatal services access grant program to increase access to culturally specific and culturally competent community-based services during the perinatal period.