Chronic Conditions

Why This Emergency Is Bigger Than Drugs—and What Southern Oregon Must Fix Next

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In 2023, Jackson County recorded more than 100 overdose deaths—each one a person, a family, a network permanently altered. The numbers alone are staggering, but they obscure a deeper truth: this crisis is not simply about substances. It is about how pain is treated, how care is accessed, how policy is implemented, and how systems […]

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When Care Is Lost in Translation. How Language Barriers Quietly Undermine Health Outcomes in Southern Oregon

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The Problem We Don’t See—Because We Don’t Hear It In healthcare, language is not a courtesy. It is infrastructure. Every diagnosis, consent form, medication instruction, and follow-up plan depends on one foundational assumption: that the patient and provider understand each other. When that assumption fails, the consequences are rarely dramatic in the moment—but they are

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Breaking the Cycle: Ensuring Healthcare Access for All in Jackson County

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Access to healthcare is not just a privilege; it is a human right. Yet in Jackson County, financial barriers continue to prevent individuals and families from receiving life-saving treatment. The 2020 Oregon Student Health Survey reveals a troubling reality: many residents, especially youth, are forced to forgo essential medical and mental health services due to

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Breaking Barriers: Advocating for Chronic Condition Support in Jackson County’s Underserved Communities

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How to Build a Safety Net for Residents with Dysautonomia, Migraines, and Other Chronic Conditions The Hidden Struggles of Jackson County’s Underserved Communities In Jackson County, numerous individuals enduring chronic conditions such as dysautonomia, migraines, and other complex health issues face significant challenges. They contend with insufficient healthcare resources, financial limitations, and pervasive stigma surrounding

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