Stepping in the doors of Central Oregon Community College I was nine months seizure free and wildly ambitious. As a triple-major fascinated by healthcare, I had every intention...

Have you ever noticed that the cooler weather can naturally make us feel unmotivated & even disconnected from our everyday life? Something commonly known as the winter blues...

Before the arrival of the 2024 fall term, at Central Oregon Community College, a few health services that were offered to students were placed on a temporary hiatus. One of...

The recent introduction of gender-neutral bathrooms across Central Oregon Community College campuses has ignited discussions among students and faculty regarding accessibility...

Central Oregon Community College has taken a step towards healthcare accessibility with the introduction of a new mobile health clinic. Made possible through a grant from Deschutes...

Remember, in school, when the all-knowing Planned Parenthood community outreach people would come in and talk to the class about sex ed? Back in the day, the heaviest of focus...

COCC and community colleges across Oregon collaborate to develop a Bachelor of Science in nursing after the Oregon Senate bill passes. Central Oregon Community College and other...

As winter approaches, the challenges of commuting for students and staff become more formidable, especially for those who rely on bicycles as their mode of transportation. The...

This summer, five students in a public health practicum at Central Oregon Community College, researched and created a suicide prevention plan for the college. The plan was drafted...

Opioid overdoses have become more and more prevalent over the past few years. According to the Oregon Health Authority, 332 people in Oregon died of unintentional opioid overdoses...

Mushroom-heads, monkeys, deer, fairies and butterflies strolled down the corner of Bond and Louisiana street to celebrate Bend’s Earth Day parade on April 22. Hundreds gathered...

Central Oregon Community College is the only school in Central Oregon that offers a course to certify community health workers. Community health workers are front line public...