Diabetes is one of the most common health challenges in Central Oregon. To coincide with Diabetes Awareness Month, the Central Oregon Health Council (COHC) has released Diabetes in Central Oregon: A Community Snapshot, a report on diabetes prevalence and control based on actual, up-to-date regional data.
According to the Oregon Health Authority, more than 9% of Oregonians have been diagnosed with diabetes. The CDC estimates that another 38% of adults in Oregon have prediabetes—and most don’t know it. COHC is committed to improving healthcare across the region and has made diabetes a major focus of the 2025–2029 Regional Health Improvement Plan (RHIP). Staff at the Health Council analyzed recent data to understand where communities are finding solutions to help manage their diabetes and where challenges exist that could benefit from added support.
“Looking closely at how diabetes affects different communities gives us more than data; it gives us direction. These insights can help us form stronger partnerships and explore new ways to support the health of every person in Central Oregon. We’ve uncovered some interesting findings and want to thank all the partners whose collaboration made this work possible,” said Program Manager Mary Burns, who took lead on creating the report.
The report can be found and downloaded on the Central Oregon Health Data website at www.centraloregonhealthdata.org.
About the Central Oregon Health Council
The Central Oregon Health Council (COHC) is a nonprofit organization working to improve health outcomes and health equity across Central Oregon. Through collaboration with healthcare and community partners, we identify needs, coordinate solutions, and develop projects and programs that advance the goals of the Regional Health Improvement Plan.