Aim
Equitably and measurably ensure all Central Oregonians improve health behaviors and reduce risk factors that contribute to premature death and diminished quality of life related to preventable disease.
Metrics
- Decrease asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes rates
- Decrease obesity rates in adults
- Increase fruit/vegetable consumption and physical activity in youth
- Decrease risk factors for cardio-pulmonary and/or preventable disease
- Decrease sexually transmitted infections
- Increase individuals receiving both an annual wellness visit and preventative dental visit
- Learn more about these measures at Central Oregon Health Data
Voting Partners
Lisa Flexner, DPT, DMT, CSCS, FAAOMPT
Clinical Assistant Professor, OSU Cascades
Denise Rowcroft
The Environmental Center
Tim Gibbons
Development Director, Every Kid Sports
Manu Chaudry, DDS
President and Dental Director, Capitol Dental
Sallie Neillie
Community Member
Kombo J.Lynn, CNA, CNA2, AAS
Care Navigator, Summit Health
Marielle Slater, PhD
Principal, cultivare, llc
Nadia LeMay
Community Health Specialist: Tobacco Prevention, Deschutes County Health Department
Kerie Raymond, ND
Naturopathic Physician, Wellness Bend
Erin Fitzpatrick, PA-C
Director of Quality Improvement, La Pine Community Health Center
Sarah Worthington, MPH, RD
Coordinator, Prevent Diabetes Central Oregon, Deschutes County Health Services
Sherri Sturko
Quality Improvement Coordinator, PacificSource
Robert Ross, MD, MScEd
Physician, St. Charles Health System / Medical Group
Mary Ann Wren, BSDH, EPP
Manager Community Care, Advantage Dental from DentaQuest
Kylie Loving
Health Educator, Crook County Health Department
Logan Clausen, MD, CMO
Pediatrician and Chief Medical Officer, COPA
Maria Liliana Cabrera
Community Education and Outreach Coordinator, Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette
Kathy Drew, MA
Community Member, Gero Leadership Alliance
Katie Ahern, MS
Senior Instructor and Program Manager, Oregon State University Extension Service Deschutes/Crook Counties
Hannah Brzozowski, MS, RDN
VeggieRx Program Director, The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance
Alison Little, MD, MPH
Medicaid Medical Director, PacificSource Community Solutions
Kelly Ornberg, RD
Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes Education Manager, St. Charles Health System
Staff
Gwen Jones, MS, OTR/L, Organizer
Project Manager
Send EmailRenee Wirth, MHS, MCHES, Organizer
Project Manager
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Meeting Calendar
Meets on the 4th Tuesdays of the month from 8am-9:30am.
Upcoming Meetings
- December 28, 2021 | 08:00 am
- January 25, 2022 | 08:00 am
- February 22, 2022 | 08:00 am
New to the Workgroups?
View the Orientation Videos
Welcome Video
Funding Video
Documents
Shared Focus and Responsibilities
Guiding Principles
Participation Practices
Voting Practices
About Workgroups
The Central Oregon Health Council assembled RHIP Workgroups, groups of community professionals focused on some aspect of the Regional Health Improvement Plan, in 2016 to strategize and address the RHIP Health Indicators for each area of focus.