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
Jeffrey Davis, MD
Associate Medical Director, Medicaid , PacificSource
Kathy Christensen, RN
STD/HIV Supervisor, Deschutes County Health Services
Kimberly Rojas, RN, BSN
Diabetes RN Care Coordinator, Volunteers in Medicine
Penny Pritchard
Mosaic Medical
Tiffany Foy, EPDH, MPH
Community Outreach, Capitol Dental Care
Tim Page
Executive Director, The Environmental Center
Lisa Flexner, DPT, DMT, CSCS, FAAOMPT
Clinical Assistant Professor, OSU Cascades
Manu Chaudry, DDS
President and Dental Director, Capitol Dental
Kombo J.Lynn, CNA, CNA2, AAS
Care Navigator, Summit Health
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
Robert Ross, MD, MScEd
Physician, St. Charles Health System / Medical Group
Mary Ann Wren, BSDH, EPP
Manager Community Care, Advantage Dental from DentaQuest
Kathy Drew, MA
Community Member, Gero Leadership Alliance
Katie Ahern, MS
Senior Instructor and Program Manager, Oregon State University Extension Service Deschutes/Crook Counties
Staff
Gwen Jones, MS, OTR/L, Organizer
Project Manager
Send EmailRenee Wirth, MHS, MCHES, Organizer
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Meeting Calendar
Meets on the 4th Tuesdays of the month from 8am-9:30am.
Upcoming Meetings
- August 23, 2022 | 08:00 am
- September 27, 2022 | 08:00 am
- October 25, 2022 | 08:00 am
- November 22, 2022 | 08:00 am
- December 27, 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.