About the Coalition of Local Health Officials (CLHO)
About Us
The Coalition of Local Health Officials (CLHO) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization that represents all of Oregon’s 33 local public health authorities (LPHAs). CLHO’s Board of Directors is made up of representatives from each of the LPHAs and provides direction to the CLHO staff.
CLHO envisions a public health system that is sustainably resourced, strategically driven, and focused on planning, prevention, and promotion.
In 2023, the CLHO Board of Directors approved a five-year strategic framework to guide the direction of the Coalition of Local Health Officials. A summary of that strategic framework is available here:
Advocacy
CLHO advocates for funding and policy that will fulfill the promise of Public Health Modernization and allow every community in Oregon to access foundational public health services and achieve optimal health. To accomplish this aim, we:
- Take an active role in the legislative process,
- Partner with like-minded entities or individuals,
- Educate legislators and residents, and
- Communicate the awesome power of local public health.
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Workforce Development
CLHO supports and enhances local public health (LPH) workforce needs in a variety of ways. We:
- Collect unique data sets and publish the CLHO Workforce Report,
- Increase the reach of LPH job postings,
- Provide networking and support for new public health employees,
- Host trainings and other professional development opportunities,
- Maintain academic program partnerships, and more!
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