THE ¡SALUD! MISSION We work to make healthcare services affordable and accessible for Oregon vineyard workers and their families. THE NEED • Vineyard workers often move from crop to crop, and their short-term work status means they’re ineligible for health insurance coverage • For those with insurance, plans may cover basic services but leave patients with high deductibles which can mean putting off care until minor issues become major • Language barriers make accessing services and navigating the complex medical world challenging • Missing work to prioritize preventative care, or even necessary care means significant strain on the family budget HOW ¡SALUD! HELPS • Bilingual, bicultural team of three registered nurses, a health educator and a program coordinator who focus on each patient and create custom solutions based on each person’s needs • Mobile services: we bring preventative services to the worksite to eliminate transportation and time barriers to seeking care • Wide network of providers, clinics and resources to connect patients to affordable care in their community • We help patients avoid medical expenses by negotiating with providers on patient’s behalf • Support for more than just healthcare: we connect patients to housing, legal, food security and other resources
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