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What Is the Relationship Between Pronouns and Health Equity?

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...

Spotlight on Jill Rutherford

Spotlight on Jill Rutherford

We are delighted to introduce Jill Rutherford as the newest member of our HCCSO team. Jill is working with our partners to improve rural health equity. As our Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator, she is putting her talents to work supporting the Perinatal...

Take the ‘All in for Health’ Community Health Assessment

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

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

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

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...

Spotlight on Rebecca Gosselin

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

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!

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

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...

Spotlight on Amy

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...