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Health Care Coalition

Of southern oregon

All families deserve to be healthy. We believe in the power of collective impact. By advancing health equity through partnerships with public health agencies, community health centers, and other organizations—we can harness the power of collective impact and build more equitable communities where all people can thrive.

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Each year, our community welcomes about 1,000 new babies! Because babies don’t come with instructions, all parents can benefit from additional support as they welcome their newest additions. We love the opportunity to celebrate and support families with our Welcome Baby Community Baby Shower. Due to the challenges of COVID-19, we have shifted our plans to keep this event going strong!

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Healthy Start of Southern Oregon

Southern Oregon is home to higher than average rates of infant mortality and health disparities for mothers and their babies. We aim to reduce these rates through community-based services for women, infants, and their families. Healthy Start of Southern Oregon provides direct client services through partnering agencies and also convenes task forces in Josephine and Douglas Counties to improve systems of care related to infant and maternal health.

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Operating in Josephine and Douglas county, participants in the Task Force represent agencies, service providers, and community groups that have a strong focus on overall health for families before, during, and after pregnancy. Together we:

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In Josephine & Douglas counties…

over 700 people
receive Healthy Start services each year

300+ people
attended Welcome
Baby in 2019

our community welcomes 1,000 new babies every year!

Spotlight on Mariah

“I learned about parenting classes from Healthy Start, and make it a high priority to take these amazing classes every time they are offered. Just for me. A small hour out of my day to refresh. I always learn something new with each class…”

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Facets of Health Equity in Southern Oregon

Healthy Start Partners with University of Oregon & Family Check-Up

“The Healthy Start program aims to improve the health and well-being of children and parents across our region. Mental health services, parent education, and substance use prevention are core priorities for our work and make our partnership with University of Oregon...

Southern Oregon Cohort of Maternal Child Health Professionals Complete LCTC

HCCSO’s vision is to remove barriers to health. One of these ways we do this is by offering important trainings to key partners so they can offer support in their communities. Supporting breastfeeding is a cornerstone of the Healthy Start program and a priority...

Spotlight on Amy

Introducing HCCSO Executive Director: Amy Thuren In 2019, HCCSO welcomed a new Executive Director. Amy is passionate about improving our region and supporting community health. Since her arrival, she’s been working to help HCCSO improve and expand our work across...

“It has been rewarding to see the work of HCSSO moving through local collaborations with an increasing lens on diversity, equity and inclusion. We are making a positive difference in the lives of southern Oregonians.”

– Diane Hoover, HCCSO Board Member

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Health Care Coalition of Southern Oregon

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We're excited to be the recipient of a grant from AllCare Health to expand the Perinatal Task Force into Jackson County!

The Perinatal Task Force is an arm of our Healthy Start program, and is comprised of members who work to improve health outcomes for women and infants during pre-conception, prenatal, postnatal, and early parenting stages of family life. We look forward to using these funds to expand the existing Josephine and Douglas County Task Force!

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