Jackson Care Connect

01/14/2026

Access to quality care shouldn’t depend on where you live. In Jackson County, a powerful partnership is helping make that a reality.

We have teamed up with Mercy Flights Inc on two innovative pilot programs that help people get the right care, at the right time.

Through Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) and the Alternate Destination pilot, Mercy Flights paramedics and our coordinated care teams are reducing repeat 911 calls, easing ER overcrowding and connecting patients to the follow-up care they need.

CareOregon is proud to support this partnership, which helps improve outcomes for Oregon Health Plan members and strengthen the safety net for Southern Oregon communities.

To learn more about these programs and their outcomes visit, https://careoregon.org/news/story/community-impact/2026/01/12/jcc-and-mercy-flights-are-transforming-health-care-access-in-jackson-county

12/12/2025

🌟 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 🌟
𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀, 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆. 🥫💙 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
🥜 Peanut or Almond Butter
🐟 Canned Meats (tuna, chicken, salmon)
🥛 Shelf-Stable Milk
🫒 Cooking Oil
🌾 Cereal & Flour (whole grain, low sugar)
🍚 Rice, Grains, Beans & Lentils (canned or dried)
🧀 Mac & Cheese (whole grain preferred)
🥣 Soups, Stews & Chili (low sodium)
🍝 Pasta & Canned Tomatoes/Sauce (no salt added)
🥕 Canned Veggies & Fruit (in water preferred)

⚠️ 𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁:
Rusty or unlabeled cans
Perishable or homemade foods
Opened or used items
Alcoholic beverages, mixes, or sodas

Every item helps a local family put food on the table. 💛
Food Donation Drop-off locations are OPEN at Medford and Ashland Market of Choice Locations. Please see our website for all donation information: https://accesshelps.org/donate-food/

11/14/2025

The holidays are right around the corner! As you spend time with family and friends, protect yourself and others by getting a flu shot.

The flu can spread easily at big gatherings. A flu shot can help you stay healthy and protect your loved ones.

Don’t let the flu spoil your holidays, get your flu shot today! To learn more visit, https://jacksoncareconnect.org/members/getting-and-staying-healthy/flu

11/11/2025

Today, we honor and thank the veterans who have served our country with courage and dedication.

We are grateful to the veterans within our network, among our staff and across Oregon who bring compassion, resilience and leadership to those around them. Thank you for your service.

11/10/2025

The RVTD Stuff the Bus: Food Drive kicks off tomorrow! All food collected will go toward the ACCESS Food Assistance Program, which distributes groceries to community members through a network of local food pantries and meal programs.

Donation Locations and Times:
Sherm’s Food 4 Less – Tuesday, Nov. 11 · 3:00–6:30 p.m.
Sherm’s Thunderbird – Wednesday, Nov. 12 · 3:00–6:30 p.m.
Ashland Safeway – Thursday, Nov. 13 · 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Ashland Shop’n Kart – Thursday, Nov. 13 · 3:30–7:00 p.m.
Sherm’s Thunderbird – Saturday, Nov. 15 · 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

11/07/2025

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has announced that full November SNAP benefits have been loaded onto EBT cards.

Before heading to the store, ODHS encourages checking your EBT balance prior by using the official EBT Edge website or mobile app.

We are deeply grateful for our community partners, food banks and local businesses who organized to support our neighbors and members during the gap in benefits. Your efforts helped ensure families had access to essential food and resources during a difficult time.

11/07/2025

We are proud to support community members impacted by the recent SNAP food benefit disruption by donating $10,000 to United Way of Jackson County's Food is Fundamental campaign, which is helping local food banks meet rising demand across Southern Oregon.

“JCC is so grateful for community partners like United Way who are moving quickly to help community members who are affected by SNAP disruptions,” says Sam Watson, Director of Community Health Partnerships for JCC. “Being able to put food on the table is essential to our members’ physical and mental well-being.”

To access resources and learn more about how you can support Jackson County food banks, visit https://www.jacksoncareconnect.org/about-us/news/2025/11/05/jackson-care-connect-supports-jackson-county-food-bank-efforts-amid-government-shutdown

10/31/2025

No one should have to worry about their next meal. If you or someone you know needs support, local food banks and resources are here to help, providing fresh and healthy options for families in need.

Find food assistance resources near you, as well as ways you can give back to support communities in need.

🍎 GET HELP
If you need food now: needfood.oregon.gov or alimentos.oregon.gov
Find a free food event near you: oregon.gov/odhs/food/pages/free-food-events.aspx
Oregon Food Bank Finder: https://foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org/
For additional food assistance, call or text 2-1-1 or visit 211info.org


💙 GIVE HELP
Donate to Oregon Food Bank: OregonFoodBank.org/SNAP-Gap
Support the Regional Food Bank Network: https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/find-support/food-support-network
Volunteer your time: https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/get-involved/volunteer

10/30/2025

Thank you United Way of Jackson County for supporting our communty and local food banks.

It's time to celebrate Jackson Care Connect for their commitment to the well-being of our community and their gift to support the county-wide food drive.

10/30/2025

A huge congratulations to our partners Mercy Flights Inc and the MIH Team for this national recognition! 💚

We’re proud to share that our Mercy Flights Inc. MIH Team received the National Association of Mobile Integrated Healthcare Providers (NAMIHP) MIH Champion Award for Team Approach and Interprofessional Care at EMS World in Indianapolis this past week, a huge national recognition for our southern Oregon team!

Serving over 225,000 residents across nearly 2,800 square miles, the MIH program brings together emergency medical services, healthcare, and social services to meet patients where they are. In partnership with Asante, Providence Medford Medical Center, Jackson Care Connect, Allcare, UNETE, ACCESS, and Columbia Care, the team provides urgent and long-term support to those most at risk.

👏 Thank you for your compassion, coordination, and commitment to health equity. You’re transforming lives across Jackson County!

10/28/2025

Due to the federal government shutdown, people who get SNAP food benefits in Oregon may not get their November food benefits on time. We understand this news may feel stressful. Food benefits are important and delays are hard.

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is working to keep people informed and will continue to share updates.

ODHS encourages SNAP participants to:
• Check your EBT card balance regularly.
• Continue following SNAP rules and reporting requirements.
• Stay informed by following or subscribing to ODHS communication channels.
• Sign-up for a ONE Online account and download the Oregon ONE Mobile app to get notices about your SNAP benefits. (This is the fastest way to get notifications about SNAP benefits.)

To find emergency food resources in your community:
• Visit the ODHS website for food support
• Visit the Oregon Food Bank website to find food banks near you
• Call or text 211
• Older adults and people with disabilities can connect with the Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon (ADRC)

To learn more and access resources, including a list of local organizations providing food assistance, visit https://www.jacksoncareconnect.org/members/news-and-stories/2025/10/27/snap-food-benefits-delayed

10/27/2025

💡 𝗟𝗼𝘄-𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀!
The 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 at ACCESS helps renters and homeowners manage heating and cooling costs and stay comfortable year-round. We are scheduling appointments starting November 1 for Jackson County residents to get help with their Pacific Power bills! ☎️ Call (𝟱𝟰𝟭) 𝟳𝟳𝟵-𝟵𝟬𝟮𝟬 to schedule your energy assistance appointment.

*Appointments cannot be booked online at this time.