Community Health Priorities
Community Health Priorities (CHP) is a project of the Northwest Health Foundation. Our goal is to engage people all over the state to articulate a vision of a healthier life for everyone, and then develop policies that help us achieve that vision. On this site you can participate in surveys, share feedback, read news stories about related issues, learn about grant opportunities for your neighborhood organizations, get more information on how to become involved or help mobilize your community and ensure that its voice will be heard. Join the conversation!
“Public Health Matters” Video Contest Winners
Thanks to everyone who submitted a video for the “Public Health Matters” Video Contest! Winners of the contest have been chosen. See the winning videos here. To watch all of the contest submissions, click here.
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From the Conversation
Sen. Wyden and Rep. Ryan Release Plan to Reform Medicare
Oregon’s U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan have released a new plan to reform Medicare. Starting in ten years, seniors would have the option of staying in traditional Medicare or entering a privately-run healthcare ...Read more >
Doctors Want to Address Social Factors Affecting Health
A recent survey of doctors finds that they are well-aware of the impact of social needs on their patients’ health. The survey of 1,000 primary care physicians and pediatricians was conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of the Robert Wood ...Read more >
What a NWHF Small Grant Can Do - To Educate Oregonians about Toxics
The following is a report from Lisa Arkin, Executive Director, Oregon Toxics Alliance, about a small community engagement grant received in 2011: Oregon Toxics Alliance, based in Eugene, is educating thousands of Oregonians by way of a film & ...Read more >
Marketing Sugary Drinks to Youth
A new study shows that young people are exposed to an increasing amount of marketing for sugary drinks, including sodas, sports drinks, energy drinks and fruit drinks. From 2008 to 2010, children’s and teens’ exposure to full-calorie soda ...Read more >
Lessons in Communications
By Craig Mosbaek, CHP Contributor I had the opportunity to attend the mid-year meeting of the American Public Health Association earlier this summer, where communications was topic of strong emphasis, particularly in a presentation by Rob ...Read more >
Good Health: How Can we Make a Difference?
Bill Thorndike, President of Medford Fabrication and Chair of the Oregon Health Fund Board
Good Health: How Can we Make a Difference?: It’s critical that preventive health care becomes an important part of every Oregonian’s life. We’re spending $10 billion each year to fight chronic conditions like obesity, heart disease and diabetes Oregonians need to stop these diseases. ...Read more >
About The Project
How can we all achieve a healthy life? What will it take for all Oregonians to be able to live in environments that sustain us and promote our well-being — where we can all breathe clean air, drink pure water and eat nourishing food — and where it’s safe for each and every one of us to walk or ride a bike? What must we do for good preventive care to be available to everyone in all corners of the state?
Community Health Priorities (CHP) is a project of the Northwest Health Foundation, based on work completed in partnership with the Oregon Public Health Division and the Oregon Health Policy Commission. Our goal is to engage people all over the state to articulate a vision of a healthier life for everyone, and then develop policies that help us achieve that vision.
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