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    Welcoming Mike Harryman to the Alzheimer’s Association Leadership Board

    We’re proud to announce that Mike Harryman has joined the Alzheimer’s Association Oregon & SW Washington Chapter’s leadership board. Mike serves as Resilience Manager at ODHS and brings an impressive background in emergency management, public health, and statewide resilience planning.
    September 5, 2025
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    Oregon Governor Declares June "Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month"

    June is officially Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month in Oregon
    May 30, 2025
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    Young Oregonians Shine a Light on Alzheimer’s Through the Power of Music

    A student-led group of musicians raise dollars and awareness for the Alzheimer's Association during Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month.
    June 6, 2025
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    Walter Burkhartsmeier Bikes 207 Miles, Raises $5,300 for Alzheimer’s Care and Research

    We’re proud to spotlight Walter Burkhartsmeier, board member of the Alzheimer’s Association Oregon & SW Washington Chapter and Operations Director at CareOregon, who completed the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic—a 207-mile cycling challenge through the Pacific Northwest.
    August 15, 2025

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