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These articles were written by Northeast Oregon Area Health Education Center (NEOAHEC). They are the intellectual property of NEOAHEC. These pieces of writing in their entirety cannot be altered without explicit permission. NEOAHEC is supported by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under U77HP03052.

Paul Lindsay, Nursing Student: It Takes a Village 

Paul Lindsay, Nursing Student: It Takes a Village 

To Paul Lindsay, a good time is “sitting on the tractor all day, just driving around in circles, listening to music and podcasts.” Growing up just outside of Heppner, Oregon meant that most of his time was spent with his six siblings on their family farm. They had a feedlot, raising cattle and growing alfalfa, corn, and wheat.

Heppner’s Growing Healthcare Community

Heppner’s Growing Healthcare Community

A story about a rural eastern Oregon town investing in its own children to sustain healthcare access close to home.

2025 Annual Report

2025 Annual Report

Learn about our programs, see what we've done in the last year, and get to know our organization as a whole.

National Children's Dental Health Month: Steve Koza

National Children's Dental Health Month: Steve Koza

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. We’re highlighting Dr. Steve Koza, a La Grande native who attended MedQuest. Today, you might recognize him from Koza Family Dental Care, which he opened in 2007. Each year, he continues to give back by welcoming MedQuest job shadows.

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month: Jennifer Holliday

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month: Jennifer Holliday

In honor of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, we’re spotlighting Jennifer Holliday, MD.

Board Member Feature: Julie Caballa

Board Member Feature: Julie Caballa

Not everyone that goes to MedQuest chooses a career in healthcare, but that doesn't make the camp less valuable to them.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Alicia Green

International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Alicia Green

“The best thing about my job is seeing the changes in the kids and their families,” says Alicia Green--one of the first MedQuest campers, and she has dedicated her career to supporting children with disabilities.

Fall Newsletter

Fall Newsletter

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Building Up the Community  

Building Up the Community  

Liz, Alix, and Nate are rural providers who are dedicated to making their communities healthier. In celebration of National Rural Health Day, let’s take a moment to understand why they love rural life.