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Summer food benefits for kids amplified through Double Up produce program
Oregon is participating in a federal food benefits program for children, called Summer EBT. Dollars from the program will go even farther to …
Programa "Double Up" amplía beneficios alimentarios para niños en Verano
Oregon participa en un programa federal de prestaciones alimentarias para niños llamado Summer EBT. Los dólares del programa llegará…
Nearly 300,000 OR kids await approval of summer food benefits
A program that would provide food benefits to kids during the summer still needs funding approval from the Oregon Legislature. The state has …
Casi 300,000 niños de OR esperan aprobación para prestaciones alimentarias de Verano
Un programa que proporciona beneficios alimentarios a los niños durante el verano aún necesita la aprobación de fondos de la Legislatur…
Children's Dental Health Month: Experts encourage good habits early
February is Children's Dental Health Month and experts are stressing the importance of focusing on children's teeth early. Later in life, poor oral …
Report: Racial disparities persist among OR children
Racial disparities persist among kids in Oregon, according to a new report. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's new Race for Results report finds …
Nearly 300,000 Oregon kids could get help accessing nutritious food this summer
The risks of child hunger increase dramatically when school cafeterias close for the summer, especially for the one in eight families currently …
OR students miss significant number of school days
Oregon kids are missing a lot of school, and it could have consequences beyond their education. Nearly 40% of students missed 16 or more days …
OR women's health clinic staff seek to unionize to improve conditions
Workers at Legacy's women's health clinics have announced their intention to unionize. About 60 nurse midwives and other health staff at clinics in …
Health report: Mothers, children struggling across U.S.
A new report found a troubling rise in health challenges for mothers and children across the country. The United Health Foundation has released its …
Interstate Compact Makes Moving Easier for Teachers
An agreement between ten states will make it easier for teachers' credentials to transfer when they move. The Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact …
Acuerdo interestatal facilita la mudanza de los maestros
Un acuerdo entre diez estados facilitará la transferencia de las credenciales de los maestros cuando se muden. El compacto de movilidad de …