New quarters help get Astoria clinic on track

Dr. Peterson with CareOregon Member

Dr. Robert Peterson and CareOregon member William Smith enjoy the view from Coastal Family Health Center's exam rooms. Photo by Jerry Rhodes

Not long ago, access problems at the only safety net clinic in Clatsop County meant no new Medicaid patients could be signed up. With new quarters and a new, reinvigorated medical team, Coastal Family Health Center is accepting new patients again. full story...

Project Access NOW

Physicians, health systems and clinics join to help uninsured

Charity care is available, but hard to coordinate, especially when specialty care is needed. A new coalition gives structure to that care for the uninsured. full story...

Kate Morris, MD, a surgical oncologist, was connected with patient Kerrie Hubbard through Project Access Multnomah County. Photo by Eleanor Gorman

High tech, high touch

New Providence Cancer Center debuts

Photo courtesy Providence Cancer Center

The new facility at Providence Portland Medical Center takes a holistic approach to care, including amenities for families and top-line diagnostic and treatment equipment. full story...

Listening to learn

Customer Services trains for diverse member population

Collectively, CareOregon members speak 56 different languages. CareOregon's Customer Service Department is training to meet the customer services needs of a rich, but challenging cultural melange. full story...

Motivating change

Behavioral health method used for chronic care

The best medical plan in the world can’t work if the patient doesn't follow the prescribed path. CareOregon’s CareSupport Unit is using a technique from behavioral health to motivate change. full story...