Data & Research
Public Health Data and Research staff are essential in providing the information needed to make informed decisions for reports and recommendations so that local leadership and partners can better understand and improve the overall health status of residents in Jefferson County. Additionally, it gives the information necessary to ensure Jefferson County Public Health is meeting the needs of our community.
Health Data & Research Staff:
- Collect and analyze data to inform JCPH on strategies to improve the processes of policy development, program implementation, and system evaluation
- Collaborate with local professionals to develop a body of knowledge that can be used to improve the overall health of everyone in Jefferson County
- Provide important information that our community can use to help inform their individual health decisions
Health Data & Research Staff's primary role is:
- To identify health issues impacting our community
- To develop analyses, data strategies, and monitoring tools to assess the performance of Jefferson County Public Health programs
- To support in county-wide policy development, implementation, and evaluation
Data and Reports
The Central Oregon Health Data website allows you to browse data, build a data dashboard, find data resources, discover funding opportunities, and so much more!
Chronic Disease Prevention Action Plan
Chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers such as lung cancer and prostate cancer are common in Jefferson County. Our data analysis showed that the prevalence of arthritis, asthma and diabetes in Jefferson county was higher than
the Oregon state rate for 2016-2017 (Oregon Public Health, 2018). Thus, we need an action plan to reduce the most common disease
incidence/prevalence and associated risk factors (particularly preventable ones).
►Chronic Disease Prevention Action Plan (2021)
Central Oregon Public Health Equity Report (2020)
There is a growing body of evidence to support the Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson County Public Health's core belief that health equity is achieved when every person has the opportunity to attain their full health potential and no one is disadvantaged from achieving this potential because of social, economic, physical conditions or other factors. To that end, Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson County Public Health aspire to create a place where health is attainable for everyone in Central Oregon. This report represents an effort and commitment to assess the current state and to identify opportunities for improvement.
Central Oregon Regional Health Improvement Plan (RHIP)
The 2020-2023 Regional Health Improvement Plan (RHIP) is a critical tool for developing and collaborating on actions and policies that promote health for all residents in Central Oregon. The RHIP looks to address teh many issues that can impact our overall health and quality of life. This document is created by an intentionally collaborative process, and defines the vision for the health of our community. The RHIP includes goals, measurable indicators, and suggested strategies. Below you will find current and past Central Oregon RHIP documents and supporting materials.
Central Oregon Regional Health Assessment (RHA)
Every five years we research, write, and publish a Regional Health Assessment (RHA). The RHA contains the most current data available on our region’s health. The Regional Health Assessment (RHA) describes health-related strengths and challenges in Central Oregon (Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, northern Klamath Counties, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs) and is used to prioritize improvements.The RHA covers demographics, frequency of disease, environmental factors, housing availability, and much more. It serves as a snapshot of our region’s health for the year it was released (until 2020, these reports were released every 4 years).
Central Oregon Disease Rates and the County Health Rankings
A look at the common health indicators in Central Oregon in comparison to the County Health Rankings to identify specific health outcomes within public health services, determine the highest priority disease incidences and prevalence and describe behavioral risk factors in Central Oregon County compared with other Oregon counties.
►Central Oregon Disease Rates and the County Health Rankings Data Analysis
2010-2015 Health Statistics for Jefferson County
Literature review and summary of health data and health statics for chronic illnesses impacting Jefferson County, Oregon.
►A Preliminary Data Review of Jefferson County Health Statistics, 2010-2015
Jefferson County Public Health Strategic Plan (2018-2020)
This plan lays out how Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) will address needs in the community, needs of our partners, and needs of the department itself. We are labeling this plan a three-year transitional plan in anticipation of the necessity to realign our plan with the Regional Health Improvement Plan for 2021-2025 and reevaluate how JCPH can address these new health priorities.
Jefferson County Public Health Quality Improvement Plan
Jefferson County Public Health is committed to the ongoing improvement of the quality of services it provides. This Quality Improvement Plan serves as the foundation of this commitment.
