Rally for universal healthcare!

Universal healthcare advocate holding an American flag at a Benton County Courthouse rally

Our rallies are currently on hold for the winter, but we will be resuming soon

We hold a health care rally on every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, noon - 1pm, at the Corvallis Benton County Courthouse! 120 NW 4th St, Corvallis, OR.

Anyone is free to come, just show up and we’ll give you a sign. Getting the word out about universal health care in a critical step towards achieving it statewide! Health care rallies are a great opportunity to meet and talk with fellow advocates while fighting for a good cause. We look forward to seeing you there!

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MVHCA Public Advocates Meeting
Jun 1
MVHCA Public Advocates Meeting

Join our public meeting on the fourth Monday of the month at the Corvallis Unitarian Universalist Fellowship: 2945 NW Circle, Corvallis. Or, join us virtually on ZOOM → HERE. Attend and learn about our work to bring efficient and fair health care to all Oregonians. This meeting is open to the public, so feel free to bring along anyone you like! EVERYBODY IN – NOBODY OUT

MVHCA Finance Committee meeting via Zoom
Jun 2
MVHCA Finance Committee meeting via Zoom

The finance committee meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm and manages the internal finances of Mid-Valley Health Care Advocates.

Legislative Committee Meeting
Jun 12
Legislative Committee Meeting

The Legislative Committee meets on the 2nd Friday of every month from 10:15 – 11:45am at Good Samaritan Episcopal Church in Corvallis.

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Health Care for All Oregonians: Oregon’s Universal Health Plan Governance Board
Health Care for All Oregonians: Oregon’s Universal Health Plan Governance Board

The Oregon Universal Health Plan Governance Board has been tasked, under Senate Bill 1089 (passed in 2023), with developing a state-wide universal healthcare plan, to be reviewed and approved by the Oregon legislature starting in the fall of 2026. 

Why Do Organizations Like Oregon State University Change their Employees’ Health Insurance Plans?
Why Do Organizations Like Oregon State University Change their Employees’ Health Insurance Plans?

Across the United States, public institutions are quietly changing employee health insurance programs in ways that raise costs, reduce coverage, and threaten the well-being of their workers. On October 1st, 2025, Oregon State University (OSU) Graduate Students’ health insurance switched from Pacific Source to Cigna Healthcare. This came less than a year after the Coalition for Graduate Employees’s (CGE) weeks-long strike to negotiate better wages. According to CGE members, this decision was made without CGE’s input or consent.

Community Outreach Inc: A Local Resource Helping People get the Medical Care they Need
Community Outreach Inc: A Local Resource Helping People get the Medical Care they Need

Since June 1971, Community Outreach Inc. (COI) has been a resource in “helping people help themselves lead healthy and productive lives”. With the Corvallis location just off 9th street, COI provides shelter services, behavioral health treatment, and free medical services. At a time when medical care continues to rise in cost and complexity, COI provides a lifeline to those who need it most.