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It’s flu season!

arrow Influenza vaccine guidelines for 2007-2008

arrow CareOregon reaches out to vulnerable members

arrow National: FDA approves FluMist for younger children

arrow Vaccine supply looks good for 2007-2008...so far

arrow Research: Flu shots shown effective in reducing hospitalization for older recipients

 

Updates

arrow RSV season begins in November

arrow Formulary communications change and survey

arrow DME network expands
arrow New providers in the CareOregon network
arrow Meet a provider relations representative

Clinics’ Corner

arrow Gorge hospice begins Spanish-language outreach
arrow LifeWorks NW adds children’s psychiatric day treatment
arrow La Clinica receives operating grant for Central Point facility

 

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CareOregon CEO Dave Ford
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Reweaving the safety net
Primary Care Renewal initiative takes aim at Old Town Clinic’s challenges.
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Barbara Martin, PA-C, examines CareOregon member Daniel Jones at Old Town Clinic.
Photo by Eleanor Gorman

CareSupport initiative focuses on CHF

The patient is in the hospital for congestive heart failure. But now it’s time to go home, and family members can’t give all the help that’s needed. full story...

Patients are the winners at CSSI Conference

CareOregon’s third annual Care Support and System Innovation Conference focus: Teamwork for better patient care. full story . . .
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Maryna Thomson, Legacy Clinic Emanuel, and Craig Hostetler, Oregon Primary Care Association; Sumaira Hasan, Family Walk-In Medical Center. Photos by Eleanor Gorman

Expansion in Southwest Oregon

CareOregon Advantage will be a new option January 1, 2008, for those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid in Jackson and Josephine counties. full story...

Diabetes outreach for preventive care

Quality Improvement and Health Education staff will work with providers and members to boost the number of members who receive recommended diabetes preventive screenings.full story...

 
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