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Having access to reliable information about the right local care is good for your health. The newly launched Network of Care website is a one-stop shop for making sure Douglas County residents [...]

The original goal of the inaugural Yoncalla Literacy Camp was to create a bridge for students to maintain their academic momentum through the summer months. When the coronavirus abruptly shut [...]

The infant mortality rate in Oregon saw a marked decline after 2012, specifically among Medicaid patients. Researchers at Oregon State University dug into the data and found that the [...]

The cost of a high-risk pregnancy is greater than just a steep hospital bill. It often leads to serious developmental difficulties down the line, and when compounded with other obstacles in early [...]

Umpqua Health Alliance believes in chipping in wherever it can to create healthier people and happier communities in Douglas County. In 2019, the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) crossed [...]

Good dental health is about more than just a radiant smile. The mouth is the entry point to the digestive and respiratory tracts and is where bacteria is introduced into the system. It’s the [...]

The town of Drain occupies its own unique piece of Oregon on the northern edge of Douglas County, miles from the interstate and even further from the nearest hospital. In years past, residents [...]

At Umpqua Health, we know that navigating the care system can be confusing. Trying to balance your family’s calendar can be a full-time job, but when you add on things like different appointments [...]

After years of planning, countless hours strategizing and a nearly-endless to-do list, the time has finally come: Umpqua Health – Newton Creek is open for business. Patients began filing into the [...]

The holidays are a time to reflect on what you’re thankful for. Umpqua Health has a long list of things to be grateful for: a beautiful new building, a staff that goes above and beyond to make [...]