In The News

Nearly $20 million in federal dollars help expand rural healthcare access in Marion, Polk (8/21/2026)

Willamette Health Council receives funding for Polk County initiatives (8/23/2026)

Press Release: WHC Awarded Oregon Rural Health Transformation Program Funds to Expand Care Access in Marion-Polk (8/4/2026)

After Bush Park shooting, one counselor is addressing gang violence through employment (Salem Reporter, 7/1/2026)

Mill City hasn’t had a pharmacy since 2020. A hospital is building one (Statesman Journal, 4/21/2026)

Hospitals, local leaders plan to expand mobile care to improve health care access in Marion and Polk (Salem Reporter, 1/29/2026)

Marion Polk Food Share receives $189,000 from Willamette Health Council (Polk County Itemizer-Observer, 12/13/2025)

Marion Polk Food Share receives $89K to meet record-high needs (Woodburn Independent, 12/12/2025)

OYEN, Capaces among multiple local organizations receiving health grants (Woodburn Independent, 12/8/2025)

Local organizations receive WHC Community Impact Grants for 2026 projects (Polk County itemizer-Observer, 12/5/2025)

Local health leaders propose focus on housing, drug use, improving care access (Salem Reporter, 4/21/2025)

Three Mid-Valley school districts awarded $100K for health, social service projects (Statesman Journal, 2/28/2025)

Community health improvement effort will focus on housing, access, mental health and substance use (Salem Reporter, 2/25/2025)

Polk County organizations among recipients of $2.9 million impact grants (Polk County Itemizer-Observer, 1/9/2025)

For detailed information, interviews, or media inquiries, please contact Grants & Communications Manager Melissa Lindley at mlindley@willamettehealthcouncil.org or 503-991-2343.