COVID-19 Therapeutics Newsletter

October 2022

• Welcome Readers
• COVID-19 Therapeutics Updates
• Allocation Data
• Events
• Equity & Inclusion
• Resources

Welcome Readers

Welcome to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) COVID-19 Therapeutics Newsletter!

The purpose of this newsletter is for our team to stay connected with Oregon. We aim to keep you up to date on all things COVID-19 therapeutics, events, equity, inclusion, and provide additional resources. OHA is committed to equity and increasing access to COVID-19 treatments for Oregonians who need it.

COVID-19 Therapeutics Updates

Test to Treat (T2T)

The Test to Treat (T2T) program connects eligible people who are at high risk of severe COVID-19, to treatments. These locations provide access for people to get tested, receive a prescription from a healthcare provider, and fill that prescription, all at one place or have your prescription sent to a nearby pharmacy. The Test to Treat (T2T) Locator helps you find places that provide these services. Keep in mind, many of the sites, including some Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), have telehealth capability. For example, the Walgreens sites listed on the locator have telehealth capability through Providence Express Care.

If you are uninsured, have trouble paying for healthcare, or need additional resources, FQHCs listed as Test to Treat are a great option.

In addition to Walgreens, please see the list below for additional Test to Treat sites.

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)

• Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center - Hillsboro
• One Community Health - Hood River
• One Community Health - The Dalles
• Valley Family Health Care - Ontario
• Valley Family Health Care - Nyssa
• Valley Family Health Care - Vale
• Central City Concern Blackburn Center - Portland
• Central City Concern Old Town Clinic - Portland

Urgent Cares

• St. Charles Urgent Care - Prineville
• St. Charles Urgent Care - Bend
• St. Charles Urgent Care - La Pine
• AFC Urgent Care - Hillsboro
• AFC Urgent Care - Northwest Portland
• AFC Urgent Care - Beaverton
• AFC Urgent Care - Northeast Portland
• AFC Urgent Care - Oregon City
• AFC Urgent Care Telemedicine
• Go Health - Cedar Hills
• Go Health - Fairview
• Go Health - Gresham
• Go Health - Johnson Creek
• Go Health - Lake Oswego
• Go Health - Oregon City
• Go Health - Raleigh Hills
• Go Health - Sherwood
• Go Health - Williams

Pharmacies

• Prescriptive Pharmacy - Redmond

NOTE: Please refresh the locator site between each search

For additional support locating a Test to Treat site, call 1 (800) 232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to get help in English, Spanish, and more than 150 other languages.

Oregon Health Plan (OHP)

Folks can get treatment for little to no cost. As of July 1^st, 2022, more adults are now eligible for benefit and other services, regardless of their immigration status. You can visit the Healthier Oregon website to learn more or view the Healthier Oregon FAQ.

You can also visit Oregon Health Plan (OHP) webpage for information on eligibility and how to apply. Enrollment is always open and Medicare and private health insurance plans have open enrollment in the fall. If you are unsure if OHP is right for you, you can go to OregonHealthCare.gov to help you find the application that works best for you and your family.

Allocation Data

What is Allocation?

The federal government chooses how much COVID-19 treatments each state receives. OHA then decides which sites in Oregon receive treatment and how much.
Oregon is split into smaller regions that have counties within it.

The map shows how Oregon is separated and can give a better picture on what counties are in each region.

The table shows how many of each treatment OHA allocated to sites within Oregon in the last month. Please note that this only shows what OHA has allocated and does not include amounts provided to pharmacies by the federal government.

Regions in Oregon (By Counties)

Statewide Allocations (09/01/2022 – 09/30/2022)

*Evusheld is used to prevent COVID-19 infection in people who have moderate to severe immune compromise due to a medical condition or can’t get the vaccine due to medical reasons.

The federal government requires all states to share certain information about treatment administration. Currently, they require information about allocations, distribution, and daily utilization. The federal government does not require states to collect information about treatment administration based on race and ethnicity, therefore, OHA cannot provide this information.

Remdesivir is also a treatment for COVID-19 infection for adult and pediatric patients. Please note that this is commercially distributed, and OHA does not allocate this medication.

Bebtelovimab is now commercially available which means that healthcare professionals can get it without going through OHA. OHA still has limited supply of Bebtelovimab remaining and will continue to distribute it, free of charge, to healthcare providers who serve underserved and uninsured communities, until the supply is gone.

Events

COVID-19 Therapeutics Webinars

Previous Webinar

Brink office hour featuring OHA’s therapeutics team

Black COVID-19 strategy workgroup

Equity & Inclusion

Celebrations

National Chinese Day – Celebrated on October 1 and over a 1-week period, this holiday marks the formation of the People’s Republic of China and China’s independence from a dynastic rule.

Durga Puja – This 10-day festival begins on October 1. and pays homage to the Hindu Goddess Durga and their victory over Mahishasur.

National Child Health Day – On the first Monday in October, falling on October 3, this day recognizes the need for children to have adequate healthcare to remain healthy and grow up strong.

Yom Kippur – Beginning on October 4, and also known as the “Day of Atonement”, this is the holiest day in Judaism. It represents the end of the High Holy days and is used as a day for reflection and introspection.

World Mental Health Day – Celebrated on October 10, this day focuses on raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and encourages increased support of mental health.

Hispanic Heritage Month – Celebrated from September 15 to October 15, honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans rooted in al Latin American countries.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Celebrated for the entire month of October, this is an annual campaign that raises awareness about the impact of breast cancer.

Halloween – This holiday marks the day before the Western Christian feast of All Saints, though much of North America celebrates in a non-religious way. On October 31, children dress up in costumes and go trick or treating.

Community Engagements

Resources

OHA

Federal

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