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Monthly News & Updates


August 2023

In This Edition...

All Health Care All the Time-

From Medicaid disenrollment to rural hospitals under pressure to stay open, healthcare stories are dominating the news. Single payer would eliminate headlines like these:

But in Oregon, it’s different. While we wait for a comprehensive, universal system, Oregon created the Basic Health Plan. HCAO Board members Mike Collins and Tony Germann were guests on Jefferson Public Radio’s Jefferson Exchange  last week discussing Oregon’s Basic Health Plan. Read more here!

Save The Date!

September 23, 2023

Join us for our

2nd Annual Garden Party

at Bella Madrona Gardens

in Sherwood.

Click here for additional information!

Spotlight on HCAO:

Meet Board Member Mark Lindgren

Mark has served Health Care for All Oregon since its inception in 2001. He was HCAO Chair from 2001-2012. This service includes the 2002 campaign for single payer ballot initiative, Measure 23.

Read more here!

Make Your Voice Heard!

Governor Signs SB 1089? Not Yet!

Senate Bill 1089 will create the board that will design Oregon’s universal health care system. Make your voice heard!! Click here to find out the next step you can take!

Action Around the State

HCAO members and activists were out in July at events large and small throughout the state.


Check out the upcoming meetings and events happening in your community and JOIN US!!


Click here for local event listings!

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