Meeting Schedule
Community Advisory Council (CAC) meetings are held virtually and in person at different locations in Douglas County. Meetings are scheduled the second Thursday of every month from 3:45-5:15 and are open to the public. Interested in attending or have general questions about the CAC? Contact Kat Cooper for more information on the next meeting.
Interested in Joining?
UHA’s CAC is accepting applications for new members. We need people like you who are willing to make a difference in elevating health and wellness in Douglas County.
Community Health Improvement Stories
Here are some featured community projects that were awarded funds by our CAC, through the Community Health Improvement Plan.
Lookingglass Track – Lookingglass TAPS (Healthy Lifestyles)
The Lookingglass Track project’s goal is to provide an opportunity for a healthy lifestyle through fitness for not only the Lookingglass Elementary School students, but their families, and the Lookingglass community as well. The funds will help pay for the excavation and installation of a 1/10th of a mile asphalt track at Lookingglass Elementary School.
Lookingglass Elementary School is located in logging country, and is lined on either side with busy logging roads. There are no traditional neighborhoods and therefore no sidewalks or other safe public places for youth to play. The track will provide a safe place for families to bring their kids to ride their bikes and scooters; for people of all ages to safely exercise, and for PE classes to teach students about healthy lifestyles.
Refrigerated Van Truck – FISH of Roseburg (SDOH)
CHIP funds are used to purchase a refrigerated van that is critical to food pantry operations. The van allows FISH officials to safely transport perishable foods, such as milk, yogurt, hummus, fruits, vegetables, and proteins, all of which are essential to food pantry clients. This project allows FISH to pick up perishable items from donors year-round.
Previously, they’d been trying to transport food using coolers with ice, so the van they will purchase with CHIP funds will allow FISH officials to increase the frequency and diversity of donations they collect from grocery stores, farms and food distributors.
Area Health Education Center of Southwest Oregon Health Career Summer Camp – Aviva Health (Families and Children)
Funds are used to support a summer camp focused on providing youth with hands on healthcare experiences. Youth who participate in the summer camp will be exposed to careers such as physical therapy, nursing, dental assisting, emergency medical services, and phlebotomy. Students will engage with healthcare professionals including residents, nursing students, EMS, and hospital administrators.
UHA’s most recent Community Health Assessment identified a shortage of healthcare professionals, and health literacy issues in Douglas County. By introducing students to healthcare and providing them with essential skills, the camp addresses these needs directly.
Sobering Center Outreach – Adapt (Behavioral Health and Addictions)
Adapt’s Sobering Center provides Douglas County members with a safe, treatment-focused place to become sober. During the client’s stay, barriers to stability and sobriety are identified and resources are provided to maximize opportunities for recovery.
CHIP funds support this work by providing basic needs items for individuals needing to access the Sobering Center’s services. These items include weather-appropriate clothing, food, drink, laundry services, transportation and items necessary to maintain wellbeing.