IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE

Health Care Coalition
of Southern Oregon

Since 1991, the Health Care Coalition of Southern Oregon (HCCSO) has proudly served our community by improving health outcomes, strengthening partnerships, and supporting families through programs like Healthy Start. For over 25 years, we were honored to facilitate this vital, federally funded initiative, which provided early support to families and helped lay the groundwork for healthier futures across our region. It has been a privilege to walk alongside so many individuals and organizations in pursuit of better health and stronger communities.

After much reflection and exploration of alternative paths, our board of directors and staff have made the difficult decision to sunset HCCSO effective August 31, 2025. The loss of our primary funding source for Healthy Start has made it unsustainable to continue operations. We gave deep consideration to other avenues of support and collaboration but ultimately recognized that this is the right moment to close our doors with intention and care.

We are filled with gratitude for the decades of trust, partnership, and shared vision we have experienced. We also take heart in knowing that the seeds planted through our early work have taken root—today, a strong network of federally qualified health centers and nonprofit organizations continue to serve Southern Oregon with passion and purpose. Though HCCSO is closing, the legacy of community collaboration and care will carry on through the many hands now doing the work we were originally created to help launch.

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