International Pinot Noir Celebration Proceeds To Benefit Oregon Vineyard Workers.

The annual International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) in McMinnville has announced that beginning in 2005 the event’s proceeds will be donated to Salud!, a program that provides healthcare services to Oregon’s seasonal vineyard workers.

Salud! is a cooperative effort between Tuality Healthcare medical professionals and Oregon winemakers that offers health-related outreach services to seasonal workers and their families. These are people who often lack basic care due to cultural disparity, economic factors, and lack of knowledge about medical resources.

“We are very grateful for this generous support from the IPNC,” said Dick Stenson, President and CEO, Tuality Healthcare. “Salud! enjoys tremendous backing from local Pinot Noir producers and enthusiasts through our own annual auction fundraiser. This is a terrific opportunity to expand this support and help even more people.”

Founded in 1992, Salud! employs a bicultural outreach nurse and a health educator to help ensure that families receive quality prenatal care, dental care, basic health education, early-childhood immunizations, guidance with medical bills and paperwork, and more.