In 2019, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) set a goal to eliminate health inequities in Oregon by 2030. OHA is the first health agency in the nation to set such an ambitious goal. This goal means ensuring that all people in Oregon:
- Can reach their full health potential and well-being.
- Do not face disadvantages due to their race, ethnicity, language, disability, immigration status, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, geography, or social class.
This goal sets a daily intention in OHA’s work, systems, and policies. Every decision, action, and allocation of resources must move us toward this goal. This also means listening and partnering with the communities we serve. We need to think differently and take new approaches. This will ensure Oregon becomes a place where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.