The Oregon Office of Multicultural Health & Services (OMHS) serves as a leader and catalyst in helping the Department of Human Services focus attention on communities of color, Indian tribal governments, and other multicultural groups. The office works with state and local public health, and other partners to improve the health status of, and the way that services are provided to, the medically under-served and under-represented populations in Oregon through multicultural and culturally-competent approaches that influence the way in which health services are designed and delivered. OMHS also works on Affirmative Action and Diversity initiatives as well as creating and sustaining welcoming environments that are inclusive and respectful of staff, customers, and partners.