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Our mission is to improve the health and wellness of the medically uninsured and critically under-served.

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August on the farm is a season of transitions.

In the Propagation House, we’ve seeded our final trays of fall crops. Most of this season’s plant babies have already made their way into the fields, leaving room for a new resident: onions! After harvest, they’re taking over the greenhouse to cure before the next stage of their journey.

Around the farm, the harvest continues. Beets and broccoli are coming out of the ground, Jackson is pulling the Sudan grass cover crop, and the zinnia and sunflower hedgerow in the upper field is putting on quite a show while also serving as a windbreak.

And some of what we grow is making its way straight from the field to a shared table. We recently welcomed our partners at @vimcascade for a special gathering at the farm. Thank you to Oscar and Mayra from @roots_at_heart for preparing a delicious meal with @seedtotableoregon vegetables for community members to enjoy together.

From the last tiny seedlings of the season to overflowing harvests and meals shared with our community, there’s a lot of life moving through the farm right now.

Want to enjoy some of this late-summer bounty with us? Join us for our Fall Harvest Dinner on September 12, featuring a farm-to-table meal inspired by what’s growing right here at Seed to Table. Tickets are available through the link in our bio. A wheelbarrow overflowing with freshly harvested red onions sits between rows of onions at Seed to Table, with a farm worker harvesting in the background.

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Come on down for First Friday now 5-8 tonight! We have Volunteers In Medicine, Bend Glassworks and Wild Roots pouring samples.

Our 30% off summer sale has started today as well!!! Come shop the best of summer gear tonight.

@vimcascades @wildrootsspirits @bendglassworks

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LOCATION CHANGE! Teach In Rally is now at Pioneer Park. See you Friday.
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#abolishICE #reunitefamilies #DSA #MayDay #BendOregon

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Mt.Bachelor Rotary annually votes on who we would like to nominate to receive a portion of The Duck Race contributions . We heard from several members this morning on which non-profit they would like to see win the spot.
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#duckrace #rotary #giftofgiving #mtbachelorrotary #community

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¿No tiene seguro médico?
Llame al 541-788-4835 para ver si califica para el Plan de Salud de Oregon.

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🌟Sponsorship Reveal +
Deepest Thanks🌟

Because of three extraordinary partners who believe in rural equity and the power of early intervention, Rootie our mobile dermatology clinic is now equipped with liquid nitrogen. That means we’re not just screening for skin cancer, we are treating precancerous lesions on the spot.

This game changing upgrade is already reducing skin cancer occurrences in the counties we serve. And it doesn’t stop there: we’re using liquid nitrogen to treat common warts and even crafting slushes to calm stubborn acne.

Theses in-kind donations are more than supplies. They’re proof that when sponsors unite and show up with heart, rural communities receive the care they deserve.

To our three LN2 partners @brymillcryogenicsystems @norco_inc @vimcascades : Thank you for believing in Rootie’s mission. You’ve tuned a trailer into a treatment center. You’ve turned outreach into impact.

When we unite it’s more than dermatology. It’s a movement of kindness, dignity, and shred humanity. 💕💙

#projecthappyface #rootieontheroad #skincancerprevention #liquidnitrogen #ruraldermatology #livetogive #thankyousponsors #dermpa #mobilemedicine

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Chef Oscar from @roots_at_heart stirred up a colorful veggie paella for patients in @vimcascades’s diabetic cohort.

Volunteers in Medicine supports neighbors without medical insurance, and Seed to Table joins in by bringing fresh produce that makes meals like this possible. Beyond food, it’s about creating moments to gather, taste, and share new recipes together.

This is what our mission looks like in action: fresh, seasonal food bringing people closer to health and to one another. Chef Oscar from Roots at Heart serves colorful veggie paella to a guest during a Volunteers in Medicine event for patients in the diabetic cohort. The large pan of paella is filled with greens and vegetables, and fresh produce is displayed on a nearby table. The scene takes place under a wooden shelter at a farm, capturing a moment of community, good food, and connection.

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The 3rd Annual Feria de la Salud y Bienestar (Health and Wellness Fair) last weekend was a celebration of health and community. With music, delicious food, Zumba classes, many free on-site services all offered in Spanish—families from diverse backgrounds came to Ponderosa Park to enjoy a day full of fun and connection.

More than 350 people attended and around 100 individuals received on-site health services including dental care, blood pressure and glucose checks, WIC appointments, vision screenings, HIV/STI testing and access to information and resources.

Thank you to the 40+ organizations who joined us in serving families and making a difference. THIS is how we create a healthy, supported and connected community in Central Oregon.

None of this would have been possible without our generous sponsors: @pacificsourcehealthplans, @stchealth, @central_oregon_health_council, Central Oregon Health Quality Alliance, Central Oregon Independent Practice Association, @firstinterstate, @cityofbendoregon and Peak Credit Union.

On behalf of Mosaic Community Health, @deschutes_healthservices and @vimcascades—THANK YOU.

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At our 9/24 meeting, Kat Mastangelo, Executive Director of Volunteers in Medicine, provided us an update on the work they do to provide healthcare to working Central Oregonians who don’t have insurance or the means to pay for services. @vimcascades

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If you know you know... growing tomatoes in Sisters is no small feat!

Cold nights, surprise frosts, and desert swings make it tough for this tropical fruit to thrive. But our farm team is out here trying our best!

Through grafting, greenhouse temperature controls, miles of trellising, and a lot of patience, we’re able to harvest thousands of pounds of juicy, resilient tomatoes each season from mid-July through October.

This year’s lineup includes CubaLibre, Marnero, Rebelski, Estiva, Hot Streak, Lemon Boy, and Beorange — all chosen for their flavor, disease resistance, and steady production.

Every tomato we grow makes its way into our Produce Share, @sistersfarmersmarket, local restaurants, groceries, and food banks.

We’re grateful for this week’s edition of @sistersnugget for sharing our full story. Pick up a copy to read more, or find the link in our bio! Audrey Tehan and a young helper harvest tomatoes in the Seed to Table greenhouse

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As part of our mission to provide access to quality care for all, Mosaic participates in events both in-person and online to share information with the Spanish-speaking community about available services and resources. Hundreds of people have viewed recent virtual programs providing health education on topics such as oral care and mental health awareness. Our in-person "navigation" events provide support to Spanish speakers around enrollment and use of the Oregon Health Plan, and attendees report feeling "very satisfied" with the information. Some recent feedback from these events include:

"I loved the information about the Oregon Health Plan and the resources for the Latino community. Excellent program and presentation."

"I am very grateful to all of you. Thank you for what you are doing for the Latino community."

"This discussion was very helpful. I had many doubts and questions that were answered."

Thank you to our community partners, especially the Latino Community Association and Volunteers in Medicine, who make these outreach efforts possible.
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Como parte de nuestra misión de brindar acceso a atención de calidad para todos, Mosaic participa en eventos tanto presenciales como virtuales para compartir información con la comunidad hispanohablante sobre servicios y recursos disponibles. Cientos de personas han visto los programas virtuales recientes, donde invitamos a profesionales de la salud hispanohablantes para compartir educación sobre temas como la salud dental y la salud mental a través de Facebook Live. Nuestros eventos presenciales de "navegación" ofrecen apoyo en la inscripción y el uso del Plan de Salud de Oregon. Las personas que han asistido reportan sentirse "muy satisfechos" Algunos comentarios recientes de estos eventos incluyen:

"Me encantó la información sobre el Plan de Salud de Oregon y recursos para la comunidad latina. Excelente programa y presentación."

"Estoy muy agradecida con todos ustedes. Gracias por lo que están haciendo por la comunidad latina."

Gracias a nuestros socios comunitarios, especialmente a la Latino Community Association y Voluntarios en Medicina, quienes hacen posible estos esfuerzos de alcance comunitario.

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It’s giving Tuesday! Four great organizations to support as we approach the holidays and help those who are in need. #givingtuesday #bend #bendoregon #traveloregon

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