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The Benefits of Using Mosaic Pharmacies for Mosaic Patients

The Benefits of Using Mosaic Pharmacies for Mosaic Patients

Discover the benefits of using Mosaic Pharmacies for affordable prescriptions, integrated care, MyChart refills and local convenience in Central Oregon.
9 Simple Ways to Stick to Your Health Goals in 2026

9 Simple Ways to Stick to Your Health Goals in 2026

Mosaic’s Behavioral Health team shares simple, realistic tips to help you stick to health goals and build healthy habits in 2026.
Pediatric Vaccine Guidance at Mosaic Community Health

Pediatric Vaccine Guidance at Mosaic Community Health

Learn how Mosaic Community Health follows trusted pediatric vaccine guidance and why vaccines help protect children and the community.
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Recent News From Mosaic

Recall Alert: FreeStyle Libre 3 Sensor and/or Freestyle Libre 3 Plus Sensor

Recall Alert: FreeStyle Libre 3 Sensor and/or Freestyle Libre 3 Plus Sensor

The manufacturer of FreeStyle Libre 3 Sensor and/or Freestyle Libre 3 Plus Sensor has issued a recall for some of these sensors due to incorrect readings.
Bend High School–Based Health Center to Open Ahead of Schedule

Bend High School–Based Health Center to Open Ahead of Schedule

Mosaic’s newly located Bend High School-Based Health Center reopens early in March 2026, offering accessible pediatric medical and behavioral care for youth 0–18.
Extended Hours Launch at Main Mosaic Sites

Extended Hours Launch at Main Mosaic Sites

Mosaic Community Health launched extended hours to help address patient and partner needs.
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Mosaic In the News

2025 News Archive

Kicking nicotine: Central Oregon health provider offers free products to help you quit, plus counseling support – KTVZ, Dec. 2, 2025

Local health care providers unite for vaccine message – The Source Weekly, Nov. 7, 2025

Local health care providers unite for vaccine message – Cascade Business News, Nov. 6, 2025

St. Charles, five other health providers unite in a joint message: Vaccines are safe, and we are here to answer questions – KTVZ, Nov. 4, 2025

Local health care providers unite for vaccine message – St. Charles Health System, Nov. 4, 2025

Annual 2025 Accomplished Under 40 celebrates 19 years of honoring young achievers – Cascade Business News, Oct. 7, 2025

Linda Hatch, FNP – The Source Weekly, Oct. 2, 2025

Third Annual Health and Wellness Fair Welcomes All – MyCentralOregon.com, Sept. 19, 2025

Third Annual Health and Wellness Fair Welcomes All – Cascade Business News, Sept. 17, 2025

All are welcome at third annual Health and Wellness Fair taking place Saturday at Bend’s Ponderosa Park – KTVZ, Sept. 17, 2025

‘Heartwarmers’ joined by First Interstate Bank volunteers for a day of gift-making – KTVZ, Sept. 11, 2025

BendNext + Leadership Bend announce honorees for inaugural celebration of community leadership – Cascade Business News, Sept. 11, 2025

Three Sisters Rural Track Program begins in Madras – MyCentralOregon.com, Sept. 1, 2025

Three Sisters Rural Track Program works to fill local health care gaps – KTVZ, Aug. 29, 2025

New medical residents begin training in Madras – KTVZ, Aug. 29, 2025

Deschutes County urges child vaccinations before school starts – Deschutes County, Aug. 28, 2025

Medicine on the Move – The Source Weekly, Aug. 13, 2025

City of Bend and St. Charles Health Systems announce plans for Bend’s Welcoming Week 2025 – KTVZ, Aug. 12, 2025

HLC Newsletter highlights Mosaic mobile and street medicine – Homeless Leadership Coalition Newsletter, July 25, 2025

OHA report: School-based health centers log record highs in visits, people served in Oregon communities – Oregon Health Authority, July 22, 2025

Business People on the Move includes Megan Haase news – Bend Bulletin, June 27, 2025

Source Warmup mentions Gov. Kotek roundtable at Mosaic – The Source Weekly, June 26, 2025

Gov. Kotek comes to Bend to discuss cuts to government assistance – The Source Weekly, June 19, 2025

Rural Oregon would suffer under proposal – PacificNW AG Network, June 19, 2025

Coverage of Gov. Kotek roundtable at Mosaic – KBND News Radio, June 19, 2025

Governor Kotek hosts roundtable on Medicaid and SNAP cuts – Hoodline, June 19, 2025

Gov. Kotek discusses Medicaid, food assistance cuts during Bend visit – Central Oregon Daily News, June 18, 2025

In Bend, Kotek hears from medical professionals about impacts of proposed cuts – Bend Bulletin, June 18, 2025

Governor Kotek holds Bend roundtable, decries proposed Medicaid and SNAP cuts – KTVZ, June 18, 2025

In Bend, Kotek hears from medical professionals about impacts of proposed cuts – Oregon Capital Chronicle, June 18, 2025

Governor Kotek convenes rural health care and food security experts at Mosaic – Oregon Governor’s Office Newsroom, June 18, 2025

Livestream: Gov. Kotek roundtable event at Mosaic – Governor Kotek YouTube, June 18, 2025

Volunteers in Medicine named 2025 Health Hero organization – The Source Weekly, June 9, 2025

Medicus IT names Roopak Manchanda EVP of Community Health – PR Newswire, May 21, 2025

Guest column mentions Mosaic – Bend Bulletin, May 13, 2025

Who’s Who includes Megan Haase OPCA award info – Cascade Business News, May 7, 2025

Guest column: Oregon’s community pharmacies need support – Bend Bulletin, May 6, 2025

Guest column: A call for understanding about autism – Bend Bulletin, April 29, 2025

Mosaic receives $25,000 gift from Les Schwab Tire Centers – Cascade Business News, April 24, 2025

Mosaic receives $25,000 gift to support Street Medicine program – KTVZ, April 24, 2025

OPCA blog highlights OPCA award winners including Megan Haase – OPCA Blog, April 17, 2025

Mosaic CEO Megan Haase, FNP receives OPCA Award of Excellence – Cascade Business News, April 17, 2025

Food demand soars as federal cuts threaten supply – mycentraloregon.com, April 17, 2025

Senior housing has had a fraught history in Sisters – Sisters Nugget, April 9, 2025

Bend man finds home after living for two years in forest – ForJ, April 8, 2025

Central Oregon organizations cancel cultural events citing safety concerns – Bend Bulletin, April 8, 2025

Adelante Newsletter mentions Mosaic partnership efforts – LCA Adelante Newsletter, April 7, 2025

Expert shares key advice to ease early allergy symptoms this spring – Central Oregon Daily News, April 3, 2025

Mosaic employee Trent Volz interviewed about swift water rescue volunteer mission – KTVZ, April 2, 2025

Submitted story: Advocating for CHC funding and Medicaid – Madras Pioneer, April 2, 2025

RootedHomes opens lottery for Rooted at 19th in Redmond – Cascade Business News, April 1, 2025

Rooted Homes lottery opening includes quote from Jen Stewart – Central Oregon Daily News, March 31, 2025

Letter to the editor: Medicaid’s value – Bend Bulletin, March 28, 2025

Interview about More Than Medical fundraising luncheon – Inside Central Oregon (Horizon Broadcasting), March 27, 2025

Submitted story: Advocating for CHC funding and Medicaid – Central Oregonian, March 25, 2025

Measles PSA includes Ellie Millan – St. Charles and partners, March 13, 2025

OPCA newsletter page featuring National Health Workforce Well-Being Day content – OPCA, March 5, 2025

Editorial: Mosaic Community Health needs to be able to grow with the community – Bend Bulletin, Feb. 22, 2025

The Source Weekly issue includes Mosaic mention – The Source Weekly, Feb. 14, 2025

Understanding homelessness in Central Oregon event listing mentions Mosaic participation – Central Oregonian, Feb. 12, 2025

Federal funds pause wreaks chaos, confusion among Central Oregon agencies – Bend Bulletin, Jan. 29, 2025

No Place to Grow Old movie screening and panel discussion listing – mycentraloregon.com, Jan. 28, 2025

Special screening of No Place to Grow Old to address senior homelessness crisis – The Source Weekly, Jan. 24, 2025

Nowhere to Stay includes quote from Lindsey Overstreet – The Source Weekly, Jan. 22, 2025

ForJ launches Journalism Lab to dispel myths about homelessness – Cascade Business News, Jan. 16, 2025

Journalism Lab aims to dispel myths about homelessness – mycentraloregon.com, Jan. 15, 2025

New pharmacy to open in Madras includes quote from Megan Haase – Bend Bulletin, Jan. 10, 2025

Avoiding a pharmacy desert: St. Charles to open community pharmacy in Madras – KTVZ, Jan. 8, 2025

St. Charles to open pharmacy in Madras includes quote from Megan Haase – Madras Pioneer via NewsBreak, Jan. 8, 2025

St. Charles to open community pharmacy in Madras includes quote from Megan Haase – mycentraloregon.com, Jan. 8, 2025

2024 News Archive

Beau Gilmore, MD, Mosaic’s Medical Director of Informatics featured in story on preventing clinician burnout – OCHIN, Nov. 26, 2024

Mosaic’s Lindsey Overstreet, LCSW, interviewed for story on youth well-being – Sisters Nugget, Nov. 5, 2024

Sisters School-Based Health Center celebrates one year anniversary; Sen. Ron Wyden attends – Sisters Nugget, Oct. 15, 2024

Front page story about Mosaic’s Crook Kids School-Based Health Center site refresh and new provider Ryan Kearney – Central Oregonian, Oct. 8, 2024

Mosaic receives federal grant to boost mental health services; Director of Behavioral Health Rachel Gerken quoted – Central Oregon Daily News, Sept. 23, 2024

Welcoming Week Health and Wellness Fair event coverage; Mosaic’s Spanish Communications Coordinator Jason Villanueva interviewed – KTVZ, Sept. 22, 2024

Front page story and photo on healthcare growth in Central Oregon; pediatrician Beau Gilmore, MD, featured, CEO Megan Haase, FNP, quoted – Bend Bulletin, Aug. 24, 2024

Mosaic receives seed grant for street medicine pilot program; Director of Strategy and Development Elaine Knobbs-Seasholtz quoted – KTVZ, Aug. 12, 2024

Opinion Guest Column from Mosaic CEO Megan Haase, FNP, on National Health Center Week – Bend Bulletin, Aug. 7, 2024

Redmond High School-Based Health Center gets upgrades; Mosaic pediatric staff quoted – Redmond Spokesman, July 15, 2024

Mosaic Dental Director Dr. José Javier quoted in article about community dental resources – Bend Bulletin, July 12, 2024

Mosaic Clinic Medical Director Dr. Jeff Bulkley quoted in story about COVID-19 precautions – Bend Bulletin, June 22, 2024

Mosaic welcomes Bernadette Thomas as Chief Health Officer – KTVZ, June 13, 2024

Mosaic Behavioral Health Consultant Paisley Pijuan participates in City Club panel discussion on the region’s foster care system – Central Oregon Daily News, May 16, 2024

Mosaic partners with RootedHomes on workforce housing for employees – Cascade Business News, May 9, 2024

Front page story covering Oregon Health Authority Director Dr. Sejal Hathi’s visit to Central Oregon includes quote from Elaine Knobbs-Seasholtz, Mosaic’s Director of Strategy and Development – Bend Bulletin, Apr. 30, 2024

Oregon Health Authority Director Dr. Sejal Hathi visits Central Oregon and tours Mosaic’s Conners Health Center – KTVZ, Apr. 29, 2024

Mosaic receives $10,000 donation from PacificSource for “More than Medical” fundraising luncheon – The Source Weekly, Apr. 22, 2024

Mosaic’s Director of Pharmacy Services Melissa Brewster, PharmD, interviewed for story about nationwide pharmacy cyberattack – KTVZ, Feb. 29, 2024

Mosaic medical assistant Tierra Link is featured in a photograph with a front page story on youth vaccinations Bend Bulletin – Bend Bulletin, Feb. 18, 2024

Mosaic pediatrician Dr. Rebecca Hicks is interviewed for a story on youth vaccines – KBND News Radio, Feb. 15, 2024

Front page story about fentanyl emergency declaration featuring quotes from Sierra Groenewold, Mosaic’s MAT Program Manager – Bend Bulletin, Feb. 7, 2024

Mosaic provider Mark Press, FNP, interviewed for news story about slips, trips and falls in winter weather – Central Oregon Daily News, Jan. 18, 2024

North County Campus (Mosaic’s Kingwood Health Center location) holds opening event in Redmond – Cascade Business News, Jan. 9, 2024

Mosaic provider and Prineville Health Center Medical Director Diana Burden, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, quoted in article about rise in syphilis cases – Bend Bulletin, Jan. 4, 2024

2023 News Archive

Mosaic provider Dr. Brian Sullivan quoted in front page story about flu season – Bend Bulletin, Nov. 29, 2023

Mosaic pediatrician Dr. Beau Gilmore interviewed for a story about access to vaccines – New York Times, Nov. 1, 2023

Community invited to Open House event for Sisters School-Based Health Center – Sisters Nugget, Oct. 31, 2023

Mosaic assumes operations for Sisters School-Based Health Center – KTVZ, Sep. 19, 2023

School-Based Health Centers – A Vital Tool for Supporting Health Youth – Cascade Business News, Sep. 17, 2023

Mosaic co-hosts Health Equity Fair as part of Bend Welcoming Week – Central Oregon Daily News, Sep. 17, 2023

Mosaic Community Health Worker Dayana Ortega-Camarero interviewed for story about new community health certificate program at COCC – KTVZ, Sep. 5, 2023

Mosaic provider Mark Press interviewed for story about the impact of wildfire smoke on health – KTVZ, Aug. 25, 2023

Mosaic and other local nonprofits help immigrants access healthcare – KTVZ, Aug. 8, 2023

An article in memory of Michael Templeton, a founding member of Mosaic’s board of directors who recently passed – The Goldendale Sentinal, Aug. 2, 2023

Guest editorial column on how we can all help make Central Oregon a place where everyone can thrive by Dr. Jessica LeBlanc, Mosaic’s Chief Health Officer – Bend Bulletin, July 29, 2023

Mosaic’s Chief Health Officer, Dr. Jessica LeBlanc interview in a story about seniors and extreme heat – KTVZ, July 20, 2023

Kingwood Health Center opening in Redmond on July 5 – Redmond Spokesman, June 27, 2023

Interview with Kerry Gillette, Mosaic Mobile Clinic provider included in article about Out Central Oregon panel discussion – Bend Bulletin, June 23, 2023

Mosaic mentioned as a partner in podcast about Pride Month showing of “Fun Home” theatrical production starring Mosaic employee Sarah Flagg – The Source Weekly, June 14, 2023

Mosaic board chair Rod Ray to be OSU-Cascades commencement speaker – MyCentralOregon.com, June 5, 2023

First Story gift boosts Mountain View SBHC fundraising to goal – KTVZ, June 1, 2023

Senator Wyden visits Mosaic at Legacy Landing – Bend Bulletin, May 23, 2023

Mosaic among region’s top employers – Central Oregon Daily News, Apr 24, 2023

Mosaic receives $10K donation from Les Schwab Tire Centers – Cascade Business News, Apr 18, 2023

Modular unit for Mountain View SBHC delivered to campus – Central Oregon Daily News, Mar 31, 2023

Mosaic Medical becomes Mosaic Community Health – KTVZ, Mar 15, 2023

Oregon lifting mask requirement for health care settings Apr. 3 – KTVZ, Mar 3, 2023

Rural medical residency program preparing to launch in Jefferson County – KTVZ, Mar 1, 2023

Tripledemic cases decreasing, but other illnesses still around – Central Oregon Daily News, Mar 1, 2023

Thousands in Central Oregon could lose Oregon Health Plan coverage – Bend Bulletin, Feb 25, 2023

Dr. Katie Snyder returns to her hometown of Madras to lead Mosaic’s Madras Health Center – Madras Pioneer, Feb 24, 2023

School-based health clinics help Central Oregon students seeking medical care – Bend Bulletin, Feb 20, 2023

School Nurse? Nope, School Clinic – Source Weekly, Feb 1, 2023

Mosaic receives three donations toward developing Mountain View SBHC – KTVZ, Jan 27, 2023

2022 News Archive

What to know about the ongoing ‘tripledemic’ as kids return to school – Central Oregon Daily News, Dec 28, 2022

Bitter cold hits high desert, falls on the rise – KTVZ, Dec 22, 2022

A lasting legacy of light – custom mosaic honors Joyce Tucker – Cascade A&E, Dec 14, 2022

Tripledemic’ of COVID, RSV and flu impacting children most in Oregon – Central Oregon Daily News, Dec 8, 2022

Oregon Community Foundation awards $50,000 to Mosaic – KTVZ, Dec 1, 2022

Flu cases increase in Central Oregon – Bend Bulletin, Nov 30, 2022

Mosaic pediatrician Beau Gilmore addresses respiratory illnesses for OHA PSA – OHA, Nov 18, 2022

Focusing on the light in darkness – Madras Pioneer, Nov 17, 2022

Health expert Q & A with Lindsey Overstreet, LCSW – Bend Nest, Nov 9, 2022

Medicine on wheels serves homeless community – Madras Pioneer, Oct 25, 2022

Mosaic honored as Building a Better Central Oregon award winner – Cascade Business News, Oct 6, 2022

Mosaic celebrates 20 years in Central Oregon – Bend Bulletin, Sep 25, 2022

Jamboree event celebrates Mosaic’s 20th anniversary – Sisters Nugget, Sep 14, 2022

Mosaic celebrating 20 year anniversary – Central Oregonian, Sep 13, 2022

Mosaic: Rooted in Central Oregon – Cascade Business News, Sep 7, 2022

Mosaic’s Madras Health Center reaches $5.3 million fundraising goal – KTVZ, Aug 23, 2022

Megan Haase, FNP and CEO celebrates 20 years with Mosaic – Cascade Business News, Aug 17, 2022

Mosaic provider Mark Press featured in safety video for Central Oregon Fire – Central Oregon Fire, Aug 16, 2022

The first tianguis (swap market) in Central Oregon – Oregon Pero En Espanol, Aug 6, 2022

Wildfire haze leads to air quality concerns – Central Oregon Daily News, Aug 1, 2022

$11.3 million shared health & wellness campus opens in Madras – EDCO E-Newsletter, Jul 27, 2022

COVID-19 on the rise in Central Oregon – Bend Bulletin, Jul 12, 2022

Mosaic honored with Bend Chamber’s “Community Stewardship” award – Cascade Business News, Jan 20, 2022

The Perils and Payoffs of Alternative Payment Methods for Community Health Centers – Transforming Care, Jan 19, 2022

Oregon gasping as it nears the pinnacle of the omicron wave – Bend Bulletin, Jan 14, 2022

Collins Foundation grant supports Mosaic’s new Madras Health Center – KZTV, Jan 13, 2022

Local health leaders bracing for omicron – Central Oregonian, Jan 4, 2022

2021 News Archive

Mosaic Receives Grants from the Roundhouse Foundation & PacificSource Health Plans – Cascade Business News, Dec 2, 2021

Senior residents grateful for new affordable housing community in NE Bend – KTVZ, Nov 10, 2021

Healthcare clinics see success, relief with new pediatric COVID vaccine – Central Oregon Daily News, Nov 8, 2021

Mosaic Highlights Redmond Provider Leif Petterson, APRN, FNP-C – Cascade Business News, Nov 3, 2021

Bend-La Pine Schools offers vaccine finder dashboard – Bend Bulletin, Nov 3, 2021

Grand opening set for NE Bend mixed-use affordable housing community – KTVZ, Nov 3, 2021

C.O. vaccines for 5- to 11-year-olds to start – KTVZ, Nov 3, 2021

Mosaic’s new NE Bend clinic, pharmacy to open below 47 low-income senior apartments – KTVZ, Nov 1, 2021

HRSA Virtual Event – HRSA, Oct 26, 2021

Dr. Jasmine Low’s Advice for Supporting Kids Going Back to School – Bend Health Guide, Nov 3, 2021

Mosaic —Working for a Healthy Future for ALL – Cascade Business News, Oct 19, 2021

Health and wellness campus taking shape in Madras – Bend Bulletin, Oct 5, 2021

Testing, Prevention, and Treatment – End HIV Oregon – Oregon AIDS Ed & Training Center, Oct 4, 2021

Memorial service honors three people from the fringes of Redmond – Bend Bulletin, Oct 3, 2021

Mosaic, La Pine Community Health Center receive $1.3 million in COVID-19 funding – KTVZ, Sep 29, 2021

Health care leaders, homeless service providers urge Redmond City Council to fund shelters – KTVZ, Sep 27, 2021

An ‘alarming’ number of COVID-19 cases popping up among children in Central Oregon – Bend Bulletin, Sep 4, 2021

Caring with Compassion in Challenging Times – Cascade Business News, Sep 1, 2021

Officials tour Health and Wellness Center – Madras Pioneer, Sep 1, 2021

Oregon Health Authority releases details of exceptions to COVID-19 vaccination mandates – KTVZ, Aug 26, 2021

Rural health leaders hopeful FDA approval boosts COVID vaccine rates – Central Oregon Daily News, Aug 23, 2021

As mask mandate returns, so do the questions about what masks are most effective – KTVZ, Aug 17, 2021

Homeless Leadership Coalition organizes Central Oregon cooling centers as heat wave arrives – KTVZ, Aug 10, 2021

With 13k new members in Central Oregon, Medicaid will carry pandemic lessons – Bend Bulletin, Aug 1, 2021