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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>Ruth Nkemontoh</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>Communications</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face=Calibri>Office of Multicultural Health & Services</FONT>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>Oregon Health Authority</FONT></DIV></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>800 NE Oregon St., Suite 550</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>Portland, OR 97232</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>Email:</FONT><A href="mailto:ruth.a.nkemontoh@state.or.us"><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>ruth.a.nkemontoh@state.or.us</FONT></A></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>Phone: (971) 673-1240</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri>FAX: (971) 673-1128</FONT></DIV></FONT></STRONG></DIV></BODY></HTML>