The Community Health Advocates of Oregon

The Community Health Advocates of Oregon. The Community Health Advocates of Oregon (CHAO) is a new non-profit organization formed to expand access to a comprehensive system of high-quality health care for all people in Oregon, especially individuals who experience significant barriers to care. CHAO works closely with our partner, the Oregon Primary Care Association - www.orpca.org and its 26 community health center members. In addition, CHAO seeks to engage perspectives of a broad base of diverse stakeholders supporting health care form, including hospitals, managed care plans, safety net providers and the business community.
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MISSION
Community Health Advocates of Oregon (CHAO) advocates to reform and expand access to a comprehensive system of high-quality health care, especially health care services to individuals who experience significant barriers to care, i.e. the uninsured, low-income populations, rural isolation, etc.

We achieve our mission by:
• Advocating for policy change to improve the health care delivery system;
• Focusing on policies to improve the effectiveness of primary and preventive care;
• Supporting community-based solutions to address the health care needs unique to each community.

110 SW Yamhill Street / Suite 300 / Portland, OR 97204
T 503.228.8852 / F 503.228.9887 www.chao-oregon.org