BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and the Public Health Advisory Board recognized the winners of the 2025 Health Heroes Awards at a special ceremony Tuesday at Ponderosa Park.

Every year, the County honors one individual and one organization with Health Heroes Awards for their contributions to promoting the mental, physical, spiritual and social well-being of Deschutes County citizens.

This year’s Individual Award winner is community health worker Lourdes Reyes, who serves as the Healthy Families Coordinator for the Latino Community Association.

Reyes uses a bilingual and bicultural approach to help her clients navigate the healthcare system. According to her nominator, Reyes’ work helps to reduce health care barriers, improve health literacy and build hea

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