Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection

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Proactive wellness is the foundation of independence. While managing a spinal cord injury requires daily focus, staying ahead of general health milestones is equally vital for long-term vitality.

Join us for this essential session in our ongoing series on Women’s Health After SCI. We are moving beyond injury management to focus on the preventative measures that every woman needs, tailored specifically for the SCI community.

Why Attend This Session?
Preventative care often presents unique logistical hurdles for women with paralysis. This forum addresses those challenges head-on, providing practical advice and expert insights on:

Mammograms & Breast Health: Navigating equipment accessibility and positioning tips for a successful, stress-free screening.
Managing Cholesterol: Understanding how SCI affects metabolic health and strategies for keeping your heart healthy.
The Preventative Roadmap: A guide to the screenings you shouldn't skip—from bone density scans to routine blood work.
Provider Communication: How to advocate for your specific needs in a standard clinical setting.

Our Goal: To empower you with the knowledge to manage your health confidently and ensure your preventative care is as comprehensive as possible.

Ask anonymous questions that can be addressed during the session: Click here!

Upcoming sessions in this series:
August 13th - Mental and Psychosocial Help
November 12th - Managing Daily Life

After a life-altering injury, the journey home shouldn't be a battle.

For Oregonians with spinal cord injuries, the gap between hospital and home can feel impossible to bridge. the Mortensen House is changing that, offering a specialized transitional space built on dignity, accessibility, and peer support.

Help us build a future where independence is possible.

Join Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection for an Evening of Impact:

🗓 Thursday, May 21 | 6–8 PM | Portland
Space is limited—secure your spot or support our mission today.

📩 Request an Invitation: https://tinyurl.com/y5e7ndk2

💙 Donate to the Mission: https://givebutter.com/mortensenhouse

🚨 REMINDER: Disaster Relief Funds for the SCI Community 🚨

If you are living with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and were affected by recent natural disasters in Oregon—including the **December 2025 atmospheric river storms** or the **2025 wildfires**—time is running out to apply for financial assistance!

Our Disaster Relief Grant offers up to $5,000 to help cover expenses related to natural disasters. Whether it was damage to specialized equipment, medical supplies, home repairs, or emergency relocation, these funds are here to support your recovery.

⏰ DEADLINE: June 30th
Funds are only available until the end of June. Don't wait until the last minute to get your application in!

The Quick Facts:
Amount: Up to $5,000.
Who: People living in Oregon with a spinal cord injury

How to Apply:
Fill out our simple form here:
🔗 [https://forms.gle/AbQVJmGHKCXcVeVy6]

Check the FEMA Oregon database:
📍 [fema.gov/locations/oregon](https://www.fema.gov/locations/oregon)

*Please share this with your networks! We want to ensure every dollar is used to help our community members rebuild and stay safe.*



Photo credit - https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/oregon/2025/12/19/atmospheric-river-flooding-northwest-oregon/87844694007

🎣 Adaptive Fishing Event this Saturday!

Blue Lake Regional Park, Fairview, OR
🗓️ Saturday, April 4th
⏰ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Last year’s turnout was amazing, but this year we’re going even bigger!
Everyone is welcome—bring your friends, family, and all who love the outdoors. Let’s come together, get active, and build an even stronger community.

Spread the word! 🌊
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This February, OSCI invites you to connect with us across Oregon.

We’re bringing people together with meetups in Salem, Portland, Klamath Falls, and Medford - creating opportunities to share, learn, and grow side by side.

We’ll also host a couple of virtual Encuentros in Spanish, creating a space for connection across language.

In Portland, join us at Bike Farm for a hands-on wheelchair maintenance workshop.

Plus, we’re excited to launch our first women’s health forum of the year! Focused on sexual health, pleasure, and reproductive care for those with spinal cord injury.

Come be part of the conversation; our community is stronger when we come together.


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Este febrero, OSCI te invita a conectar con nosotros en todo Oregón.

Estamos reuniendo a la comunidad con encuentros en Salem, Portland, Klamath Falls y Medford, creando espacios para compartir, aprender y crecer juntos.

También organizaremos un par de Encuentros virtuales en español, creando un espacio de conexión más allá del idioma.

En Portland, acompáñanos en Bike Farm para un taller práctico de mantenimiento de sillas de ruedas.

Además, ¡nos emociona lanzar nuestro primer foro de salud de la mujer del año! Un espacio enfocado en la salud sexual, el placer y la atención reproductiva para personas con lesión de la médula espinal.

Ven y sé parte de la conversación: nuestra comunidad es más fuerte cuando nos unimos.