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Healthy Start of Southern Oregon
It is with a mixture of sadness and celebration that we announce our long-standing Healthy Start program will conclude after July 2024. This marks a momentous turning point for Southern Oregon — for the first time since its inception, our area no longer meets the need requirements for the federal Healthy Start program. This means we’ve met our goals in many ways!
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In Josephine & Douglas counties…
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Closing the Chapter on Healthy Start of Southern Oregon
It is with a mixture of sadness and celebration that we announce our long-standing Healthy Start program will conclude after July 2024. This marks a momentous turning point for Southern Oregon — for the first time since its inception, our area no longer meets the...
What Is the Relationship Between Pronouns and Health Equity?
When we use pronouns such as he, she, his, hers, they or their to address others or ourselves, we’re contributing to a person’s identity. Pronouns are a way in which we categorize those around us, but most of us don’t stop to consider what happens when our identity...
Findings from the Community Listening Survey on Nutrition
What does Southern Oregon think about the importance of nutrition during and after pregnancy? The Perinatal Task Force in Southern Oregon hosted an online community listening survey to find out! The Perinatal Task Force (PNTF) is made up of individuals and...
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