Oregon Women's Health and Wellness Alliance

Oregon Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month News Conference

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:42:20 +0000

Please join the Oregon Women’s Health and Wellness Alliance, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Baby Blues Connection and Postpartum Support International as we celebrate May as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.

DATE: Friday, May 7

TIME: 10:30 AM

LOCATION: Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, 2801 N. Gantenbein Avenue, Admin Building, Conference Rm 1075, Portland

Speakers include Oregon State Representative Carolyn Tomei, Dr. Greg Eilers from Legacy Women’s Clinic, survivor moms, and representatives of Oregon Maternal Mental Health Workgroup. With the passage of HB 3625 in 2010, May has been designated as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in Oregon. Hear the stories of recovering mothers and learn about the progress of the Maternal Mental Health Work Group.

For more information, contact Wendy Davis, www.postpartum.net, 503-246-0941

National Women’s Health Week

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:59:11 +0000

National Women’s Health Week, May 9-15, is a weeklong health observance coordinated by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Heatlh (OWH). During National Women’s Health Week, communities, businesses, government, health organizations and other groups work to educate women about the steps they can take to improve their physcial and mental health and lower the risks of certain disease.

A variety of materials for planning activities are now posted on the the National Women’s Health Week Website. The Oregon Women’s Health and Wellness Alliance has asked Governor Kulongoski to proclaim May 9-15 as Women’s Health Week. Also, grant funding is available to help local organizations with their activities. For more information, contact Emilee I COULTER-THOMPSON [emilee.i.coulter-thompson@state.or.us].

Employment Related Day Care

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:03:58 +0000

Please join the Oregon Women’s Health and Wellness Alliance, Children First and other advocates for an Employment Related Day Care Rally on Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the Galleria at the Capitol. Funding for ERDC is due to run out July 2010. Continuing funding is vital to help many low income parents continue to work. See our fact sheet for more information.

2010 February Session

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:04:48 +0000

Mark your calendars now. The Women’s Health and Wellenss Alliance will meet on Fridays at noon at the State Capitol in room H278 during the short February session, Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26.

Because of the short duration of the session, we won’t have a formal Legislative Agenda, but members will be following several issues, including BPA ban in children’s products, funding for the Employment Related Day Care program, maternal mental health, insurance discrimination against victims of violence, and others.

For more information, contact Debbie, in Rep. Carolyn Tomei’s office, 503-986-1441, or Megan, in Sen. Diane Rosenbaum office, 503-986-1721.

2009 Legislative Wrap-Up

admin — Thu, 14 May 2009 23:51:41 +0000

The 2009 Session saw unprecedented successes. The Alliance was able to see the passage of seven priority bills. In 2009 the Women’s Health and Wellness Alliance passed: SB 316, SB 928, HB 2343, HB 2666, HB 2794, HB 3022 and HB 3273. Thanks to all who helped contribute to this year’s success!

As the Legislature heads to the interim, make sure you contact us with your ideas for future legislation. Please use the ‘contact us’ tab at the top of the page.

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:30:03 +0000

The Oregon Women’s Health and Wellness Alliance is a bipartisan group of legislators, health care personnel, state and local agency staff and citizen advocates dedicated to promoting the health, safety and economic well being of women.

Beginning in 1993 this group has developed and introduced a package of bills each legislative session. As the public has become aware of these bills, support and momentum has grown. We welcome your participation, please contact us to join the group.

The Oregon Women’s Health and Wellness Alliance is co-chaired by one member on the house side and one member on the senate side. The current Co-Chairs are Representative Carolyn Tomei and Senator Diane Rosenbaum.