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...
October 30, 2025 The Challenge Oregon State University-Cascades is seeing increasing levels of mental health concerns among students, especially BILAPOC, LGBTQIA+, and disabled students, veterans, first-generation students,...
Partner Spotlight: Shakti Farm Design October 29, 2025 Across Central Oregon, food insecurity and short growing seasons limit reliable access to fresh produce for families, schools, and community partners. Extreme...
BEND, OR — The Central Oregon Health Council (COHC) is pleased to announce that healthcare partners across our region have helped bring home approximately $23.5 million in funding for providing exceptional care to the...
At Around The Bend Farms, the mission is to build a more connected, equitable, and secure food system in Central Oregon. Their work is rooted in the belief that community health begins with access to locally sourced...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...