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ROSEBURG (Oct. 12, 2022) – From October 17 until October 28, Umpqua Health’s Mobile Outreach Team will collect essential winter clothing and other items for at-risk community members as part of [...]

Investing in local care is at the heart of Oregon’s Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs). Umpqua Health Alliance in Douglas County has been a leader in helping connect members with [...]

Douglas County, OR: Umpqua Health Alliance (UHA) reported $5.4 million in funding for health-related services in 2021, or an average of $158 per member. It’s the highest level of investment per [...]

Umpqua Health Alliance (UHA) and Unite Us, the enterprise technology company providing the digital infrastructure to power integrated health and social care, are partnering to expand the [...]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. More than 16 [...]

This column by Jaime Simmons, Director of Medical Management for Umpqua Health, appeared in the Wednesday, August 4 edition of the News-Review. When it comes to homelessness in Douglas County, [...]

Your lungs, your heart, your bank account, and your family all want you to quit smoking or vaping. But giving up tobacco and nicotine can be very difficult. According to the Centers for Disease [...]

Hearts are everywhere in February – in the form of chocolates, candies and red and pink decorations. It’s only right that we share a little love for our own heart health this Valentine’s Day [...]

This past year has been more difficult and isolating than many people have ever experienced, and this holiday will likely be the same as well. That’s why mental health is more important this [...]

When it comes to Type 2 diabetes – the most common type – prevention and management are key. Diabetes can lead to serious health issues such as heart, vascular and kidney disease. Not only [...]