Health inequity and health disparities exist in Lane County. Often the differences are greater than what we see on average in the state and the nation. The 2020 Health Equity Report (in Tableau format) allows you to explore data related to health disparities and learn about the potential to improve health through changes in policy and practice.

Our initial Health Equity Report was published in 2017; it is available here. 

Creating a healthy community is a shared responsibility. By working together, we have the potential to create a caring community where all people can live a healthier life. Live Healthy Lane (LHL) brings together Lane County, PeaceHealth Oregon Network, Trillium Community Health Plan, and United Way of Lane County to develop a comprehensive Community Health Improvement Plan (CHP). As part of the development of that plan, Live Healthy Lane conducts a comprehensive Community Health Assessment (CHA). This CHA includes five assessments: Forces of Change, Local Public Health System, Community Themes and Strengths, Care Integration Assessment, and Community Health Status. Follow this link to find the Community Health Status Assessment. In September 2020, the CHA was updated to include the Health Equity Report. 

The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHP) was completed with the Live Healthy Lane collaborative and is driven by the information in the CHNA. Learn more about the CHP and how you can get involved! 

Curious about how well-vaccinated the schools in your area are? Oregon Health Authority provides interactive maps which show vaccination rates for all facilities which have an enrollment of 10 or more children. 

Interested in learning more about the state of health in different areas of Lane County? Use this interactive map application to see how different areas within the county are scored and ranked according to Health Outcomes, Health Behaviors and Economic factors. You can choose to compare differences between 144 smaller areas (census tracts and block groups) or 26 larger county divisions.

The CDC's National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network has put together health, demographic and environment data for Lane County and other regions around the United States. Check out our snapshot and learn more! 

Indicators such as infant mortality rate, maternal mortality rate, low birth weight, and preterm birth, when
viewed at the population level, offer an important snapshot into the health status of communities. This report looks at the data broken down by different demographics, such as by race and ethnicity, by maternal age, or by health insurance status. Updated December 27, 2023

Suicide is a significant public health problem that can have devastating and lasting impacts on individuals, families and communities. This report provides statistics and information on local suicide deaths in order to raise awareness of how suicide impacts our communities, as well as make recommendations on how the public and professionals can play a role in suicide prevention. Published February 7, 2023

The Oregon Health Authority has published a summary of the 2018 community-wide pertussis outbreak in Lane County. The report is available here. 

 Health inequity and health disparities exist in Lane County. Often the differences are greater than what we see on average in the state and the nation. Read our first of its kind report describing health disparities among communities of color, and the potential to improve health through changes in policy and practice.

 The 2015-2016 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) was completed with the Live Healthy Lane collaborative. See the CHNA reports here. 

 Suicide is a significant public health problem that can have devastating and lasting impacts on individuals, families and communities. This report presents the first analysis of suicide mortality in our region and provides recommendations for the general public, policy makers, medical and behavioral healthcare providers, social service agencies and schools.