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Browse our press release archives below to read the latest NHC news, announcements, and more from our mission led work in Oregon. Also visit our blog to learn about upcoming events, expert health tips, and the people who make this place special.
For all media inquiries or interview requests please contact Penny L. Moore at moorep@nhcoregon.org or 503-941-3054.
01/28/2025 - Press Release
Neighborhood Health Center Named One of 400 CHCs to Receive Historic Grant Funding for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) was awarded $600,000 by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as part of a historic federal investment to further integrate mental health and substance use disorder treatment into primary care programs operated by community health centers (CHC) nationwide.
10/09/2024 - Press Release
Neighborhood Health Center Welcomes New Directors During Organizational Expansion
Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) recently welcomed two new directors to its Director Leadership Team, reflecting the expansion of skill and administrative support necessary for clinic growth.
09/09/2024 - Press Release
Neighborhood Health Center Opens New Expanded Clinic in Rural Oregon to Increase Community Access to Quality Care
Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) announced today the opening of a new collocated medical and dental clinic in downtown Canby, an expansion of the current NHC Canby Medical Clinic which provides services for uninsured, underinsured, and publicly insured patients.
07/31/2024 - Press Release
Free health services and community resources at Neighborhood Health Center’s 9th Annual Community Health Fair in Hillsboro
Community members can receive free vision and dental screenings, community resources, Oregon Health Plan (OHP) enrollment assistance, and more at Neighborhood Health Center’s (NHC’s) 9th Annual Community Health Fair in Hillsboro on Saturday, August 10.
06/27/2024 - Press Release
Neighborhood Health Center Offers New Contactless Prescription Pick-up Option to Patients
Contactless Pharmacy Prescription Locker the First of Its Kind in the Portland Metro Area
Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) announced today the opening of a new contactless pharmacy prescription locker at their Tanasbourne clinic.
05/13/2024 - Press Release
Neighborhood Health Center Receives $40k Grant to Help Patients Access Patient Care Services
The Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation has awarded Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) a $40,000 grant to support patient care services.
11/27/2023 - Press Release
Neighborhood Health Center Welcomes New Director of Risk and Compliance
Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) recently welcomed a new Director of Risk and Compliance to its Director Leadership Team.
09/14/2023 - Press Release
CareOregon Awards $60,000 to Neighborhood Health Center for OHP Enrollment Assistance
Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) announced today a $60,000 grant from CareOregon to support the organization’s Oregon Health Plan (OHP) enrollment assistance and outreach program.
08/03/2023 - Press Release
Neighborhood Health Center adds three new directors
Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) recently welcomed three new directors to expand the organization's clinical and operational services.
07/25/2023 - Press Release
Free health and dental screenings, community resources offered to Oregon families at annual Community Health Fair
Community members can receive free health and dental screenings, community resources, help with Oregon Health Plan (OHP) enrollment, and more on Saturday, August 12 in Hillsboro at a Community Health Fair hosted by Neighborhood Health Center (NHC).
07/11/2023 - Media Advisory
Neighborhood Health Center to host All of Us federal research program
Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) is hosting the All of Us Journey, a traveling educational exhibit for the National Institutes of Health's All of Us Research Program, on Tuesday, July 18 and Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at their Hillsboro and Oregon City medical clinic locations.
06/27/2023 - Press Release
Community organizations to host free teen health expo in downtown Hillsboro
Free health services, community resources, and job opportunities for teens and young adults ages 12-24
Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) and Washington County are hosting their annual community Teen Health Expo in downtown Hillsboro on Tuesday, July 11 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
12/21/2022 - Press Release
CareOregon Awards $175,000 to Neighborhood Health Center
Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) announced today a $175,000 grant from CareOregon to support the organization’s recruiting and retention efforts.
11/22/2022 - Press Release
Neighborhood Health Center CEO Appointed to Oregon Medicaid Advisory Committee
Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) CEO Jeri Weeks has been appointed by Oregon Governor Kate Brown to serve on the Oregon State Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) beginning next month.
09/08/2022 - Press Release
Neighborhood Health Center Expands Leadership in Response to Growth
Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) recently welcomed four new directors to accommodate its organizational growth and expand care for the community.
08/10/2022 - Press Release
Fresh produce, COVID-19 vaccines, health and dental screenings offered at free community health event
Media invited to learn about new partnership with Mudbone Grown and tour Neighborhood Health Center's mobile medical van
Portland metro area families in need of COVID-19 vaccines, health and dental screenings, or help with OHP enrollment can get all of these services and more at a free Community Health Fair in Hillsboro this Saturday.
05/24/2022 - Press Release
Neighborhood Health Center awarded $400K grant to expand school-based health services
Funding will mean access to dental services and expanded access to healthcare for students
Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) was recently awarded a $400,000 grant by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand services at NHC’s School-Based Health Center at Tualatin High School.
04/21/2022 - Press Release
Wrap-Around Program Has Helped More Than 700 Oregon Families Stay in Their Homes
Neighborhood Health Center's wrap-around service program connects Oregon families to food, mortgage assistance and other resources
10/13/2021 - Press Release
Neighborhood Health Center Welcomes New Chief Medical Officer
Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) announced today its new Chief Medical Officer: Ann Tseng, MD, MBA. NHC is a non-profit community health center that offers medical, dental, family ...
06/03/2021- Press Release
FREE Covid vaccines for ages 12 and up at Tualatin High School this weekend
Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) is hosting a free, drive-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic this Saturday for anyone ages 12 and up. The event is being held in partnership with Washington County and ...
11/13/2020 - Press Release
Community health center offers extended hours to meet demand for flu shots
As more Portland metro area residents seek out flu shots over concerns of a possible “twindemic,” a local community health center has expanded its flu clinic hours to meet the demand.
08/10/2020 - Media Advisory
Neighborhood Health Center celebrates National Health Center Week with drive-thru nurse clinic
Services include A1c testing, blood pressure, glucose, dental screening and fluoride treatment
In celebration of National Health Center Week, Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) is hosting a drive-thru nurse clinic for high risk patients on Wednesday, August 12 at the nonprofit’s Oregon City Medical Clinic.
06/04/2020 - Press Release
Neighborhood Health Center receives $25K from Oregon Community Foundation
Oregon Community Recovery Funds help with operating costs related to COVID
A non-profit community health center serving at risk and underserved patients in the Portland metro area is the recipient of a $25K grant from the Oregon Community Foundation to help respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.
04/10/2020 - Press Release
Local artist, PSU students, develop murals for at-risk patients
RACC-funded muralist Una Kim designs pieces with underserved kids in mind
Underserved and at-risk patients visiting Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) are now greeted with colorful, community-focused artwork, thanks to local muralist Una Kim her students at Portland State University (PSU).