Community Health News and Events

HEALTH FAIRS

OHSU Center for Women’s Health presents “The Campaign to Eradicate Cervical Cancer: Free Screening Program”

The program “Free Friday” has expanded from a yearly screening event to be a continuous, year-round cervical and breast prevention program that provides free pap smears, clinical breast and pelvic exams.

Where: OHSU Center for Women’s Health, located on the 7th floor of the Peter O. Kohler Pavilion on the OHSU Marquam Hill Campus.

When: Appointments are available continuously year-round (Currently, there are still appointments available for the month of December!)

Who: Any woman who needs a well-woman pelvic and clinical breast exam is welcome! Women who have experienced barriers in being able to receive Pap test are encouraged to attend.

How: Please call to make an appointment at 503-346-1212. Appointments scheduling begins on the first Wednesday of each month for the following month until all available spots are filled. Appointments fill quickly and it is recommended to call early. More information is located at OHSU Center for Women’s Health

Made possible through a partnership with women in the community, OHSU Cancer Institute, and volunteers.

EVENTS

Oregon SafeNet Flu Shot Clinics

Where: There are currently 546 locations throughout Oregon including Fred Meyer, Safeway, GetAFluShot and many of the health departments. Call 1-800-723-3638 (SAFENET) for flu clinic information.

To those with Medicare: One flu shot per season is covered. Providers or pharmacies can bill Medicare directly.

Visit Get A Flushot

Your Oregon Your Health

The Community Response results are in!

During the months of May and June 2008 fifteen community meetings were held across Oregon to solicit input on health reform. Many community agencies were involved in outreach and getting people to attend the meetings.

Click here to read the results.

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