News & Events

Join Melissa Lindley of Willamette Vital Health for a free Advanced Directive workshop. This workshop will focus on explaining Oregon's new Advance Directive and give you the opportunity to ask questions and complete your advance directive. What is an advance directive? This legal form allows you to: • Assign a trusted person to make medical decisions for you in a health emergency if you are unable to do so yourself • Express your healthcare wishes in a variety of scenarios so medical providers know how best to treat you if you are unable to make your wishes known To Register, call West Salem Clinic at 503.378.7526

Families with children ages 6+ are encouraged to attend Camp Mighty Oaks, a one-day camp experience for children who have experienced the death of a loved one in the last two years. At Camp Mighty Oaks, families will celebrate the memory of their loved one on a summer day full of fun-filled activities that promote hope and healing. All activities are optional. Lunch and dinner are included. Registration is required by 7/7/23. Call 503.588.3600 to register. Cost is $20 per person (scholarships available).

You are invited to celebrate, honor, and remember your loved ones who have died at the 6th Annual Reflections on the River community event on September 7th from 7:30 - 9 pm. The event will include a River Walk with personalized luminarias lining the park paths. The self-paced River Walk and luminaria-lit labyrinth is available 7:30 - 9:00 pm. A short program will be offered at the Riverfront Park Amphitheater at 7:30 pm, featuring music, words of comfort, and a memorial to veterans. The program will be in English and Spanish, and ASL interpretation will be offered. Personalized luminarias are available to purchase by clicking this calendar event. Sponsorship opportunities also available. For more information, contact donorservices@wvh.org or call 503.588.3600.