COHC Releases Regional Diabetes Report

Diabetes is one of the most common health challenges in Central Oregon. To coincide with this Diabetes Awareness Month, the Central Oregon Health Council has released Diabetes in Central Oregon: A Community Snapshot, a...

COHC Launches
“Be Well Central Oregon” Campaign

And unveils the 2025–2029 Regional Health Improvement Plan with evolved role as connector and collaborator The Central Oregon Health Council (COHC) is pleased to introduce a bold new campaign—Be Well Central Oregon—to...

COHC Shifts Its Role in the New RHIP

The Central Oregon Health Council is beginning to transform the way we carry out the next Regional Health Improvement Plan. The 2025–2029 RHIP will use a more collaborative and community-centered approach to improving...

The Health Council Is Hiring!

New Opportunities at COHC Project Manager (Contract) We are seeking an experienced contract Project Manager with extensive project management expertise to set up and implement our Regional Health Improvement Plan and...

COHC Selects New Executive Director

The Central Oregon Health Council (COHC) is thrilled to announce that Dr. Arianne (Ari) Powell has joined the team as executive director of the health care nonprofit. The COHC is dedicated to improving health outcomes and...

Executive Director: Be Our Health Care Champion for Central Oregon

Location: Bend, Oregon About Us: The Central Oregon Health Council (COHC) is a dynamic and community-driven nonprofit organization committed to improving health care delivery and outcomes in our region. We collaborate with...

St. Charles Announces Agreement with PacificSource

St. Charles announces agreement with PacificSource that will benefit patients and providers. St. Charles Health System announced today that it has reached an agreement with PacificSource that promotes excellence in cancer...

St. Charles to Accept Some Medicare Advantage Plans in 2024

Health system will no longer be in-network for Humana, HealthNet and WellCare Citing continued, unresolved concerns about patient care and administrative burdens, St. Charles Health System announced today it will no longer...

Central Oregon Health Council Is Hiring a Program Manager!

Come be part of an exciting, collaborative, community-centered team focused on bringing organizations and individuals together to improve the health and well-being of all Central Oregon residents. The Program Manager...

Redetermination for the Medicaid Population

During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the federal government allowed Oregon to provide more benefits and services. People got more food benefits and kept their health coverage during the pandemic even if they no...