Health Care in Oregon

The Oregon Public Health Division is responsible to look after the healthcare conditions and improving the living standards of the people of Oregon. The health division aims at promoting lifelong health for all people in Oregon. The mission of the health division is to promote the health of the people and to prevent the leading causes of death, disease and injury in Oregon.

Contact Details
Oregon Public Health Division
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 971-673-1222
Fax: 971-673-1299
E-mail:[email protected]
Hours of Operation: Available 24-hours
Website: https://public.health.oregon.gov/Pages/Home.aspx

Hospitals in Oregon

Hospitals in Oregon provide quality health care to all Oregonians. Oregon hospitals provide emergency, inpatient, outpatient care and diagnostic every day. The hospitals in Oregon are well equipped with state of art technology and provide committed services to the patients. Mentioned below are the topmost hospitals in Oregon known for giving outstanding services to the people of the state.

Providence Portland Medical Center

The Providence Portland Medical Center is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, physicians, health plans, clinics and affiliated health services. Providence Portland Medical Center is recognized for excellence in patient care and research in areas such as heart, cancer, women's health, orthopedics, rehabilitation services and behavioral health.

Contact Details
Providence Portland Medical Center
4805 NE Glisan St.
Portland, OR 97213
Phone: 503-215-1111
Website: http://oregon.providence.org/location-directory/p/providence-portland-medical-center

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

The Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, physicians, health plans, clinics and affiliated health services. The medical center has a designated nurse magnet facility and has received Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Services from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Contact Details
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
9205 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225
Phone: 503-216-1234
Website: http://oregon.providence.org/location-directory/p/providence-st-vincent-medical-center/

Legacy Health

Legacy Health is a nonprofit, locally owned organization based in Portland, Oregon. The hospital serves Oregon and Southwest Washington. It is the only health system covering the Portland-Vancouver area with multiple hospitals and a specialized children’s hospital.

Contact Details
Legacy Health
1919 N.W. Lovejoy St.
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: 503-415-5600
Website: http://www.legacyhealth.org/

St. Charles Health System

St. Charles Health System is located in Oregon. Services of the hospital include cancer care, da Vinci surgery, diabetes, hospice care, intensive care, intermediate care, neurological care, radiology, respiratory care, stroke care.

Contact Details
St. Charles Health System
2500 NE Neff Road
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: 541-382-4321
Website: https://www.stcharleshealthcare.org/#servicesDHTML

Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University is the only academic health center in the state. The hospital provides an array of services from providing the most comprehensive health care to educating the next generation of clinicians and biomedical researchers. The hospitals and clinics serve millions of patients every year with innovative care and treatment models based on the latest knowledge available.

Contact Details
Oregon Health & Science University
3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Rd.
Portland, Oregon 97239-3098
Phone: 503 494-8311
Website: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/

Nursing Homes in Oregon

Nursing homes in Oregon provide the best nursing care to the people of the state. Oregon nursing homes are rated for their performance in health inspections, nurse staffing and quality of medical care. Given below are the nursing homes located in Oregon.

Blood Banks in Oregon

There can be blood emergency case in any point of time. Therefore, blood banks in Oregon are always ready to serve the people in cases of blood emergency. Various organizations in Oregon offer blood donation service to those in need. Listed below are the blood banks in Oregon.

Oregon Health Plan

The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) is the Medicaid program of Oregon. It provides health care coverage for low-income Oregonians from all walks of life, including working families, pregnant women, single adults, children, seniors and more. Benefits of OHP include dental care, hospital care, hospice care, immunizations and vaccines, labor and delivery for pregnancy, medical equipment and supply, medical transportation, mental healthcare, prescription drugs and many others. Through OHP several health care programs are available for low-income Oregonians like:

• OHP Healthy Kids - for children ages 0-18
• OHP Plus - for adults ages 19-64
• OHP Plus Supplemental - for pregnant adults age 21 or older
• OHP with Limited Drug - for adults who qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare Part D
  
  

How to apply for OHP

One can apply for the Oregon Health Plan and Healthy Kids online. Click on http://www.oregonhealthcare.gov/ for application.

One can apply for the OHP and Healthy Kids with a paper application. Request a paper application by calling OHP Customer Service at 1-800-699-9075 or 711 (TTY).

Qualification for OHP

• For one to qualify for OHP, individuals must meet residency requirements and income.
• OHP is available to adults who earn up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level.
• Healthy Kids is available to kids and teens whose family earns up to 300 % of the Federal Poverty Level.

Important Contact Details

OHP Client Services: 1-800-273-0557 (TTY 711)
OHP Customer Service: 1-800-699-9075 (TTY 711)

Oregon Health Plan
Division of Medical Assistance Programs
500 Summer Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-1079
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
To apply for OHP: 800-699-9075
Administrative Office: 503-945-5772

For more information about Oregon Health Plan click here

Oregon Vital Statistics

The Center for Health Statistics maintains all the vital records of Oregon. The center has the responsibility to issue certified copies of vital records of birth, death, marriage and divorce in Oregon. The Center has birth and death records dating from 1903, marriage records from 1906 and divorce certificates from 1925.

How to order vital records

One can order a certificate by internet, mail, phone or in person.

By Internet:

Website: https://www.vitalchek.com/
Cost: $36.50 fee for one record search ^[1]
Processing Time: Shipped within two work days
Requirements: Valid ID or alternative ID required

By Telephone:

Call: Call 1-888-896-4988
Cost: $38.45 fee for one record search
Processing Time: Shipped within two work days upon receipt at Vital Records
Requirements: Valid ID or alternative ID required

By Mail:

Mail: Send order form by regular mail
Cost: $ $20 fee for one record search
Processing Time: Three to five weeks for processing and delivery
Requirements: Signature and photocopy of valid ID or alternative ID required

In Person:

Place: 800 NE Oregon Street, Room 205, Portland 97232. Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $23.25 fee for one record search
Processing Time: 35-40 minutes
Requirements: Valid ID or alternative ID required

Contact Details
Vital Records - Certification Unit
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 205
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 888-896-4988 (To Order)
Fax:971-673-1203
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Read more: Oregon Vital Statistics

Leading Causes of death in Oregon in 2010 ^[2]

• Heart Disease: 19%
• Stroke: 6%
• Cancer: 24%
• All Others: 27%
• Chron. Low . Respiratory Disease: 6%
• Unintentional Injury: 5%
• Alzheimer's Disease: 4%
• Diabetes Mellitus: 3%
• Suicide: 2%
• Hypertension: 1%
• Liver Disease: 2%

Oregon population quick facts ^[3]

• Population, 2014: 3,970,239
• Population, 2013: 3,928,068
• Population, percent change, April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014: 3.6%
• Population, 2010: 3,831,074
• Persons under 5 years, percent, 2013: 5.9%
• Persons under 18 years, percent, 2013: 21.8%
• Persons 65 years and over, percent, 2013: 15.5%
• Female persons, percent, 2013: 50.5%

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References:

1. Oregon vital records
2. Oregon leading cause of death
3. Oregon population