by Liz Baxter | Mar 3, 2012 | Blog, Learn
According a a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, after looking at consumption data from 2005-2008, there is evidence that sugar makes up 16% of the daily diet among youth. (The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend a limit of 5-15% of...
by Liz Baxter | Mar 3, 2012 | Learn, Uncategorized
On Friday March 3rd, the Oregon House passed HB 4164 by a vote of 55-5. One amendment was added that allows school districts to opt-out of the Oregon Educator Benefits Board (OEBB) and opt in to the Insurance Exchange beginning in October 2015. You can read the House...
by Liz Baxter | Mar 3, 2012 | Blog, Learn
On Friday Governor Kitzhaber signed SB 1580, approving creation of Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) in Oregon. The state is seeking a federal waiver that would give federal permission to allow the organization of CCOs and more flexibility in using federal funds...
by Liz Baxter | Dec 28, 2011 | Learn, We Can Do Better - News
As we end our sixth year, reflection on the past year is a common thing to do. For us, it is the time when our policy committee – the Community Leadership Council (CLC) – reviews what happened this year, and what they want us to focus on in the coming year. We landed...
by Liz Baxter | Dec 14, 2011 | We Can Do Better - News
…imagine what $250,000.00 can do. There are two ways to give: 1. Donate online: www.WeCanDoBetter.org/donate 2. Mail your check to: We Can Do Better PO Box 13314 Portland, OR 97213-0314 Together we can do better. Again, thank you for your...
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