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Rising Demand for School Health Services Seen at NHC and Statewide
School-based Health Centers (SBHCs) across Oregon are seeing more students than ever before, and NHC’s clinics are no exception. According to a recent report from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), SBHCs throughout the state hit record highs in the 2023-24 school year, with nearly 149,000 visits logged across 87 centers, serving over 43,000 people in…
What You Might Not Know About OHP Benefits
By Shalane Ballenger, Membership & Engagement Services Manager The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) helps people all over Oregon stay healthy, and it covers more than just doctor visits. From rides to your appointments to help with glasses, OHP supports your whole health, not just when you’re sick. Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) is here to help…
Celebrating 15 Years of Care and Community at NHC
This month, NHC celebrates a milestone that reflects the heart of our mission and the strength of our community: 15 years of serving patients and families with compassionate, comprehensive care. Since we opened our first clinic in Aloha in 2010, NHC has provided over 674,000 appointments to people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. Each…
How to Take Care of Your Smile Between Dental Visits
By Dr. Ellory Busch, Family Dentist at NHC Tanasbourne Medical & Dental Clinic Taking care of your teeth isn’t just about visiting the dentist – it’s also about what you do every day. Good habits help keep your teeth and gums healthy. Here are some tips for taking care of your smile between dental visits:…
NHC’s Community Dental Program Brings Oral Hygiene Services to Schools Around Portland
Outside of our clinics, Neighborhood Health Center’s (NHC) Community Dental Program takes dental hygiene services on the road to meet patients where they are in the community. From school-age children in schools to parents in transitional housing, the Community Dental team responds to the need for affordable, accessible dental services by providing care in a…
A Conversation with Community Dental Assistant Alexsia Lozano
Alexsia Lozano, a Community Dental Assistant at NHC, found herself taking on a new job description at the beginning of the public health emergency: daycare coordinator. In March of 2020, as NHC’s dental clinics temporarily closed for the safety of our patients and staff, our dental teams opened a daycare service for frontline medical staff…
Dental sealants and cavity prevention: What you need to know
In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, we asked NHC’s Courtney Gallaway-Deming, RDH, EPDH, BSDH, to explain what dental sealants are, why they are important – and who should get them. Here’s what she had to say: A dental sealant is a tooth-colored plastic coating that is placed into the grooves on the chewing…