Health Care Coalition Blog
Facets of Health Equity in Southern Oregon
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...
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...
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...
