The recommended priority groups would join teachers and those over 65 once vaccine supply is sufficient. Author: Galen Ettlin Updated: 5:47 PM PST January 14, 2021
SALEM, Ore The Oregon COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee has a new recommended list of priority groups for the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to review.
The 27-member committee met for the fourth time in nine days Thursday, focused on vaccine equity. The goal is to help OHA prioritize the next groups in line for the COVID-19 vaccine after teachers and people over 65.
A big focus of the discussion was BIPOC Black, indigenous, people of color. Many minority communities have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, experiencing more cases and deaths per capita.
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OHA seeks candidates for Oregon Health Policy Board
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) Gov. Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority are seeking qualified candidates to serve on the Oregon Health Policy Board. The governor is looking for individuals who are committed to improving health, improving health care, and lowering health care costs in Oregon.
The OHPB is a nine-member board appointed by the governor. It serves as the policy-making body for OHA and is responsible for improving the health care delivery system as well as improving the health of Oregonians by developing state public health goals, strategies, programs and performance standards.