Educating and advocating for quality, affordable, Universal Health Care in Oregon

Join the effort to bring Universal Health Care to Oregon

Across faith traditions, caring for one another is a shared value. Grounded not in politics, but in compassion and collective responsibility, this webinar will explore how faith and healthcare intersect.

Care already happens outside traditional systems–universal healthcare builds on what works. These conversations invite us to come together around shared values and a healthcare system that works for everyone.

Dr. Gordon is a retired urologist who practiced in Seaside, Pendleton and the Navy. She is one of a group of lay leaders at Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Astoria. She has long been an advocate for health care for all.

Dr Staggenborg is a retired VA and community psychiatrist and chair of the HCAO Faith Caucus, which does interfaith outreach around the state to educate about the moral and economic necessity of creating a publicly funded system of universal health care. Dr Staggenborg has been writing and speaking about health care system reform since 2009.

Jared Utterback is a board certified Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 8 years of experience counseling adolescents, adults and couples. He has experience working with clients battling anxiety and depression as well as sexual and drug addiction. He is also trained in EMDR to work with clients who have endured past trauma.

Time: Tuesday, March 10th 5pm

HCAO in the News:

Washington County Chapter Chair Rebecca Hirsch was recently featured on Portland’s KOIN 6 morning program, Everyday Northwest. We’re so grateful for Rebecca’s description of what’s been happening in Oregon, and what’s at stake.

Watch the full interview for a great overview of our place in healthcare history, and the path ahead.

Events

There are community events every month furthering the work towards universal health care in Oregon!

The State of Oregon’s
Universal Health Plan Governance Board and Committees meet regularly.

They are developing our state’s universal health plan, due September 2026.

  • For the most updated meeting times and dates please click on the calendar below.

  • Follow the Board's and Committees' progress, and share your thoughts and feedback.

  • Register to attend any of their public meetings.

Learn About Universal Health Care

A simplified, equitable, affordable health care system that works for every Oregonian is in our future. Learn how and stay updated with the latest developments in Oregon's path to universal health care..

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Our Organization

HCAO is a statewide organization of 40,000 members and supporters.

Find out about our mission, methods, and the results of our years of education and advocacy.