CareOregon Gives $75,000 To Support Opening of LGBTQ+ Health Center

Portland, OR | October 18, 2016 - CAP is pleased to announce the receipt of a $75,000 gift from CareOregon to support LGBTQ+ Health Center.

“We are thrilled that CareOregon made such a significant investment in our LGBTQ+ Primary Care Health Center.” Said CAP’s Executive Director, Tyler TerMeer. “This gift clearly demonstrates CareOregon’s commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and validates the importance of providing culturally relevant care to marginalized communities as a way of promoting equity and addressing health disparities for all Oregonians.  With this health center, CAP will remove barriers, improve access, and most importantly provide quality health care for all LGBTQ+ patients in the Portland metro region.”

The LGBTQ+ Primary Care Health Center, slated to open in early 2017 and conveniently located at 2236 SE Belmont Street in Portland, Oregon, will offer a safe, affirming, and non-judgmental space where all members of the LGBTQ+ community can obtain the compassionate and culturally effective health care they need and deserve. In addition to comprehensive primary care, it is anticipated that the LGBTQ+ Primary Care Health Center will offer specialized services for the transgender community, HIV and sexually transmitted disease testing, mental health counseling, and integrated pharmacy services.

“Cascade AIDS project has been a critical partner to CareOregon and our members for many years,” said Eric C. Hunter, CareOregon CEO. “It’s a cornerstone for the missions of both organizations to eliminate health disparities and promote health equity across our community. We’re very pleased to provide some of the financial support they need to expand services and make strides toward fulfilling that goal.”