Familias en Acción officially supports the following two state house bills, HB 4115 and HB 4161. The passing of these bills into Oregon state law would greatly benefit Latino health by improving healthcare access and reducing health disparities with support from the Oregon Health Authority.
HB 4115 is an important bill to support since it would make it a requirement for health care providers to use health care interpreters who are qualified or certified by the Oregon Health Authority. This will help build a bridge of language and culture between a health care professional and a patient whose primary language is not English. HB 4115 Progress + Status
HB 4161 is another important bill to support since it would ensure that the Oregon Health Authority works with community based organizations that are part of the Regional Health Equity Coalition or who use the Regional Health Equity Coalition model and work together to provide services to priority populations throughout the state in order to improve their health and well-being. HB 4161 Progress + Status
