Mission | Vision | What We Do
Mission
To improve health, advance equity, and respond to public health needs.
Vision
The places where people live, learn, work, play, and practice spirituality¹ support optimal health, productivity, and fulfilling lives for all people and communities in Oregon and beyond.
¹Why is "practicing spirituality" mentioned in our vision? OPHI is a non-religious organization, but we recognize that advancing holistic health means supporting mental and spiritual health. As we critically analyze and recognize the importance of “place” — those places where we live, learn, work, play and “practice spirituality” — we honor the role that meaning and purpose, connection and value have in individual and population health. Our language aligns with and supports Indigenous practice, Environmental Justice movements, and beliefs, practices and approaches that are central to the human condition. Spirituality means many things for many different people, and at OPHI we recognize and value its importance to a holistic approach to improving health and equity.
What We Do
We serve as a vital non-profit component of Oregon’s public health infrastructure by:
- Amplifying scientifically sound ideas and community-driven solutions to advance public health policy and action.
- Incorporating and advocating for strategies that advance equity and reduce disparities.
- Creating innovative and sustainable community-led initiatives through private and public partnerships.
- Nimbly responding to emerging public health issues that impact health and equity in Oregon and beyond.