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Stroke Subcommittee Meets Aug. 10 - 07/30/26

July 30, 2026

Contact: Erica Heartquist, PHD.Communications@oha.oregon.gov

Stroke Subcommittee meets Aug. 10

What: The Stroke Subcommittee, one of the three specialty subcommittees of the Oregon Time-Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee, is holding its quarterly public meeting. A public comment period is offered at the end of the meeting.

Oregon public meetings law and requirements information

Agenda: Review status of proposed patient definition; discuss regulatory frameworks for stroke hospital categorization; hear regional updates from members.

When: Monday, Aug. 10, 1-3 p.m.

Where: Zoom.

Vacancies: Stroke neurologist supporting a primary stroke center; rehabilitation specialist.

Those interested in filling a vacant position should complete the application form. Applicants from central and southern Oregon are especially encouraged to apply. Questions about the positions and application process can be sent to ems.program@odhsoha.oregon.gov.

Background: The Oregon Time-Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee was established under the 2024 EMS Modernization Act (HB 4081 | 2024, ORS 682.512) to advise Oregon Health Authority’s Emergency Medical Services Program on regionalization and improvement of care, analysis of time-sensitive emergency data, and identification and resolution of inequities. It convenes three permanent specialty subcommittees on cardiac, stroke, and trauma care.

Contact: Nicole Perkins, EMS operations analyst, OHA Public Health Division, 971-469-2899 or nicole.m.perkins@oha.oregon.gov.

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For people who speak a language other than English or people with disabilities, OHA provides free help to attend the meeting. Some examples include:

  • Sign language and spoken language interpreters
  • CART captioning
  • Braille
  • Large print
  • Transcripts
  • Virtual platform change

If you need help with these or other related services, please contact Stella Rausch-Scott at 503-490-3717 (voice/text) or stella.m.rausch-scott@oha.oregon.gov at least 48 business hours before the meeting. All relay calls are accepted.

To best ensure our ability to provide an accommodation, please contact us even if you are only considering attending the meeting. The earlier you make a request, the more likely we can meet the need.

Stroke Subcommittee Meets Aug. 10 - 07/30/26

July 30, 2026

Contact: Erica Heartquist, PHD.Communications@oha.oregon.gov

Stroke Subcommittee meets Aug. 10

What: The Stroke Subcommittee, one of the three specialty subcommittees of the Oregon Time-Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee, is holding its quarterly public meeting. A public comment period is offered at the end of the meeting.

Oregon public meetings law and requirements information

Agenda: Review status of proposed patient definition; discuss regulatory frameworks for stroke hospital categorization; hear regional updates from members.

When: Monday, Aug. 10, 1-3 p.m.

Where: Zoom.

Vacancies: Stroke neurologist supporting a primary stroke center; rehabilitation specialist.

Those interested in filling a vacant position should complete the application form. Applicants from central and southern Oregon are especially encouraged to apply. Questions about the positions and application process can be sent to ems.program@odhsoha.oregon.gov.

Background: The Oregon Time-Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee was established under the 2024 EMS Modernization Act (HB 4081 | 2024, ORS 682.512) to advise Oregon Health Authority’s Emergency Medical Services Program on regionalization and improvement of care, analysis of time-sensitive emergency data, and identification and resolution of inequities. It convenes three permanent specialty subcommittees on cardiac, stroke, and trauma care.

Contact: Nicole Perkins, EMS operations analyst, OHA Public Health Division, 971-469-2899 or nicole.m.perkins@oha.oregon.gov.

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For people who speak a language other than English or people with disabilities, OHA provides free help to attend the meeting. Some examples include:

  • Sign language and spoken language interpreters
  • CART captioning
  • Braille
  • Large print
  • Transcripts
  • Virtual platform change

If you need help with these or other related services, please contact Stella Rausch-Scott at 503-490-3717 (voice/text) or stella.m.rausch-scott@oha.oregon.gov at least 48 business hours before the meeting. All relay calls are accepted.

To best ensure our ability to provide an accommodation, please contact us even if you are only considering attending the meeting. The earlier you make a request, the more likely we can meet the need.