Deschutes County Health Services has a primary responsibility to help address the basic health and wellness of Deschutes County residents. The department offers services at more than 40 locations in Deschutes County including public schools; health clinics in Bend, La Pine, Redmond and Sisters; five school-based health clinics; agencies such as the KIDS Center and the State of Oregon Department of Human Services; area hospitals; care facilities and homes.
Our community relies on us to promote and protect the health and safety of our community. This is a significant responsibility, one that leadership alongside staff approaches with a commitment to Start from Within by developing awareness, exercising humility and engaging an attitude of grace. The DCHS Culture Framework provides a foundation for all staff that communicates priorities and establishes expectations across the department for the way we are with each other and with those we serve, including decision-making, collaboration, respect for differences, communication, and other aspects of our work lives.
Start From Within is the central commitment of DCHS culture, representing our intention to act thoughtfully from the inside out, to examine ourselves first, and to manifest the values we wish to see around us. We invite each other to:. Taken together, the DCHS Culture Framework is how we agree to operate with each other to create a strong internal culture and best serve our community. In order to help improve access to Deschutes County Health Services for the Spanish-speaking community, we have created this new video in Spanish as an introduction to the many services and resources available.
Behavioral Health helps County residents facing serious mental health and addiction issues. Please contact Behavioral Health at to be directed to the appropriate service. Deschutes County Health Services - Public Health is an accredited health department serving anyone who lives, works, and visits Deschutes County.
Dear patients and community members,. Starting October 1, the Downtown Health Center in Bend and Redmond will no longer be providing reproductive health services. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant and Children WIC , is a program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy.
