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Migrant Health Office The State of Oregon recognizes the vital role that migrant and seasonal farmworkers play in the State's economy. Migrant and seasonal farmworkers support a multi-billion dollar agricultural industry. There are an estimated 174,000 migrant and seasonal farmworkers and related family members in the State of Oregon. Of these, most do not have health coverage through their employer. As a result, migrant and seasonal farmworkers experience a higher incidence of specific health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and cancer than most other Oregonians. In response to this need, the Federal Government through the Bureau of Primary Health Care, has set aside funding for health centers that serve the migrant and seasonal farmworker community. In its recognition of the positive contributions made by migrant and seasonal farmworkers, the State of Oregon has set out to increase medical access to this vital yet medically underserved community. Through the work of the Migrant Health Coordinator, the State will seek to increase the number of new health access points for migrant and seasonal farmworkers. The Migrant Health Coordinator is dedicated to improving the health status of Farmworkers and their families by providing support and assistance in the development of new Migrant Health Centers in the State of Oregon. The Migrant Health Coordinator is further committed to helping to reduce access barriers for this highly productive but most vulnerable of communities. To this end, the coordinator has established data and resources on migrant and seasonal farmworkers which potential applicants can access and use in their application process. This data is located in the DHS Website and includes:
For more information please contact: Alberto Moreno, MSW Migrant Health Coordinator Health Systems Planning 971-673-1268 E-mail:Alberto.Moreno@state.or.us Department of Human Services 800 NE Oregon Street, 9th Floor Portland, Oregon 97232 |
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