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Facets of Health Equity in Southern Oregon
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 Maternal Mental Health Community Listening Survey
In spring of 2023, we hosted an online listening survey to gather feedback from people in Southern Oregon of reproductive age, in an effort to help local health organizations better understand needs and design programs to support families. It was sent to our...
Take the ‘All in for Health’ Community Health Assessment
I am coming up on a year of being the Co-Chair for All in For Health which helps guide the Jackson and Josephine County Community Health Assessment and am proud of the work we have done so far! I am asking for your help to get 250 more survey responses by July 16th! —...
2023 Douglas County Community Baby Shower
Saturday, April 22: In-Person Event Join us for our sixth annual “Welcome, Baby!” Community Baby Shower! The HCCSO team and our Perinatal Task Force partners are pleased to welcome new families who are expecting or have recently had a baby to this hybrid event. The...
Hybrid Welcome Baby, Community Baby Shower
Saturday, September 17: In-Person Event Join us for our first in-person Welcome Baby Shower since 2019! The HSSCO team and our Perinatal Task Force partners are pleased to welcome new families who are expecting or have recently had a baby to the Community Baby...
Welcome Baby! Attend Our 2022 Virtual Community Baby Showers
If you live in Southern Oregon, we invite you to attend our next virtual community baby shower! This weeklong event will be held primarily on Facebook from April 25 – 29, 2022. Visit our Welcome Baby Shower Event page or Facebook page for details, and we look forward...
Regional Perinatal Task Force Training: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience
The Regional Perinatal Task Force is excited to welcome Julie Hurley and Steve Schenewerk of the Creating Community Resilience ACE Training Team to our March 7th Task Force meeting! The Creating Community Resilience ACE Training Team The Creating Community...
Bringing A Fatherhood Program Plan to Life In Douglas and Josephine Counties
Dr. Jeffery Johnson, President of the National Partnership for Community Leadership and Dean of the Healthy Start Fatherhood Academy, presented for our local Regional Task Force in October. The presentation focused on: The kinds of services fathers need,...
Spotlight on Rebecca Gosselin
We are excited to introduce the newest member of our HCCSO team, Rebecca Gosselin! Rebecca is at the helm of our Healthy Start program, and is already bringing fresh energy and ideas since starting in June 2021. After serving non-profits overseas for several years,...
Welcome Baby! Attend Our 2021 Virtual Community Baby Showers
If you live in Douglas or Josephine County, Oregon, we invite you to attend our next virtual community baby shower! This weeklong event will be held primarily on Facebook from September 20 - 24, 2021. Visit our Welcome Baby Shower Event page or Facebook page for...
HCCSO Is Seeking Parent Leaders!
We believe that parents empowering one another is a great way to make our communities stronger and healthier. Are you a parent interested in helping other new families? HCCSO’s new scholarship opportunity seeks Parent Leaders interested in training and...
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...
Spotlight on Lee Ann
Healthy Start Team Member Spotlight: Lee Ann Grogan Utilizing her extensive professional expertise and deep passion for families and women’s health, HCCSO is grateful for Lee Ann Grogan’s leadership in the Healthy Start program. We are excited to introduce her, using...
Spotlight on Juliet
Healthy Start Team Member Spotlight: Juliet Rutter HCCSO was incredibly lucky to have found a Douglas County native who is passionate in Collective Impact and working with partners to improve rural health equity. Meet Juliet Rutter, HCCSO’s Community Engagement and...