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Colorectal cancer can affect anyone — but you’re at higher risk if you’re 45 or older, have a family history, have infla...
03/11/2026

Colorectal cancer can affect anyone — but you’re at higher risk if you’re 45 or older, have a family history, have inflammatory bowel disease or have certain lifestyle factors.

Even if you don’t have these risk factors, it’s important to get routine screenings (starting at age 45), as colorectal cancer can often develop with no initial symptoms.

Know the signs:
• Abnormal changes in bowel habits
• Blood in stool
• Persistent abdominal pain, bloating or cramping
• Unexplained weight loss or fatigue

Early detection saves lives. Get screened for colorectal cancer – it's covered for CareOregon members. To learn more visit, https://ow.ly/JWsH50YqoU6

Spring is almost here! 🌷 Get ready to spring into better health with our Connect to Care team. This month, the Connect ...
03/10/2026

Spring is almost here! 🌷 Get ready to spring into better health with our Connect to Care team.

This month, the Connect to Care team will be in communities across Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington Counties to help members access benefits, check Oregon Health Plan (OHP) status, and share local resources and support.

📍 Featured March Connect to Care events:
3/11: Community Connections
3/13: Project Homeless Connect One Day Event
3/15: 2026 Chinese American Community Health Fair
3/18: Clackamas Service Center
3/24: Blanchet House of Hospitality
3/25: Virginia Garcia Beaverton – Colon Cancer Screening Event

Stop by, ask questions and get connected to care!

To learn more about upcoming events, visit: https://ow.ly/7Yrx50YqoN4

Did you know Medicaid helps pay for 4 out of every 10 births in the U.S.? This makes it the nation’s largest single paye...
03/09/2026

Did you know Medicaid helps pay for 4 out of every 10 births in the U.S.? This makes it the nation’s largest single payer of pregnancy-related services!

Through our CareBaby program, we offer members special benefits like prenatal vitamins, help with breastfeeding (lactation), and support with caring for your newborn. These benefits help improve health outcomes for both parent and child.

“The support of a comprehensive program like CareBaby leads to indirect savings for the health care system and better quality of life for members: reduced emergency visits, better birth outcomes and lower postpartum complications,” says Christina Clay, Senior Population Health Specialist at CareOregon.

Learn more about CareBaby and how the program is helping families get healthier starts. Visit https://ow.ly/KP2150Yro7Q

03/06/2026

Podcast Episode · Reimagine Healthcare · February 1 · 33m

Myth: Healthy people don’t need the flu vaccine. A common flu vaccine myth is that only high-risk individuals such as t...
03/06/2026

Myth: Healthy people don’t need the flu vaccine.
A common flu vaccine myth is that only high-risk individuals such as the elderly, young children and those with chronic conditions need the flu vaccine.

Fact: Everyone, regardless of age or health status, can benefit from the flu vaccine.
The flu vaccine helps protect everyone from illness and reduces the spread to people who may be more vulnerable.

Flu shots are FREE for CareOregon members. To learn more and access resources visit, https://ow.ly/4Gry50YpPBN

03/04/2026

Community members gathered last Thursday to learn about all the work Our Just Future has accomplished for the last 37 years in Gresham. We heard from program directors and praise from local politicians. We are so grateful to CareOregon for sponsoring our event. Thank you to everyone who attended and showed support of our work!

It’s World Hearing Day—a reminder to recognize hearing loss and prioritize proper hearing care. This year’s theme, “From...
03/03/2026

It’s World Hearing Day—a reminder to recognize hearing loss and prioritize proper hearing care.

This year’s theme, “From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children,” highlights the importance of early identification, prevention and access to care that helps children hear, learn and succeed.

Around 90 million children worldwide live with hearing loss and over 60% of childhood hearing loss is preventable with early intervention.

Learn why hearing health matters and how to protect your hearing at: https://www.careoregon.org/members/member-updates/2025/02/28/celebrate-world-hearing-day--simple-ways-to-protect-your-hearing-and-your-health

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of early detection and screening. Colore...
03/02/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of early detection and screening.

Colorectal cancer begins in the colon or re**um. While most people are diagnosed around age 68, rates are rising in younger adults: 1 in 5 people diagnosed with colorectal cancer are now under the age of 55 – making screening more important than ever.

Early detection saves lives. Colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early.

To learn more and access screening resources visit, https://www.careoregon.org/colorectal-cancer-screening-resources

Did you know more than 23,000 children experience cardiac arrest outside of the hospital each year? 40% are related to s...
02/27/2026

Did you know more than 23,000 children experience cardiac arrest outside of the hospital each year? 40% are related to sports. Nearly 20% are infants.

Whether you’re at home, the gym, or a child’s soccer game, cardiac arrest can happen anywhere. For children and infants, the American Heart Association recommends CPR with breaths.

Strong communities are built through preparedness. 💪 To access resources and find CPR classes visit, heart.org/nation

Did you know? The flu vaccine can lower your chance of getting sick by 40-60% — helping prevent serious illnesses, compl...
02/25/2026

Did you know? The flu vaccine can lower your chance of getting sick by 40-60% — helping prevent serious illnesses, complications, and hospitalization.

Each year, the flu vaccine is designed to protect against the flu strains believed to be most common. It’s a proven way to protect your health and the health of those around you.

Flu shots are FREE for CareOregon members. To learn more about flu vaccine effectiveness and access resources visit, https://www.careoregon.org/flu

02/24/2026

Before "integrated healthcare" was a buzzword, Leslie Ford was building it. 💙💚

As the founding CEO of Cascadia Health, Leslie’s career has been defined by a single, powerful mission: ensuring no one has to choose between their mental and physical wellbeing. From her early days at Cascadia Health to her visionary leadership at GOBHI and CareOregon, she has spent decades building a more compassionate Oregon.

We are beyond honored to name Leslie Ford our Gala Honoree! 🏆

Help us celebrate her legacy: 💌 Leave a Legacy Note: With a tribute gift of $250 or $500, your personal message to Leslie will be featured at the gala.

🔗 Visit this link to grab tickets or donate in Leslie’s honor: cascadiahealth.org/gala2026

02/24/2026

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation – known by most as “CPR” – can save lives. For adults and teens, Hands-Only CPR can double or even triple the chance of survival.

Hands-Only CPR has two simple steps, performed in this order:
📲 Step 1: Call 911 immediately if you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse.
❤️ Step 2: Push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of a song with 100 - 120 beats per minute (like the song "Stayin' Alive" by The Bee Gees, or Beyoncé's "Crazy in Love")

We can’t always choose when an emergency strikes, but we can choose how ready we are to face it.
This American Heart Month, join the Nation of Lifesavers. To learn more visit, heart.org/nation

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