CHIP Priority Areas:
RESOURCES:
Housing & Homelessness
Increase housing availability, increase quality and safety of house and support projects that address homelessness
Food & Nutrition Group
Supporting a healthy Coos County in which to live, work and play
Support efforts to decrease food insecurity and increase availability of healthy, nutritious food for all ages
Location: Advanced Health, 289 LaClair St, Coos Bay
Contact: Stephanie Polizzi at 541-572-5263 or email Stephanie.Polizzi@oregonstate.edu
Date & Time: 2nd Thursday of each month, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
This subcommittee works, in part, to encourage physical activity in the community.
Partnering to Create a Healthy, Thriving Community
Healthy Bytes is a one-year pilot project designed to unify health messaging across multiple community sites. Content has been developed by a Registered Dietitian with Oregon State University Extension.
Healthy Bytes Initiative
Transportation
Support efforts to increase transportation options
Economic Stability
Support workforce development and employment programs
Increase knowledge about connection between income, inequities and health