Paul Cieslak, M.D., medical director for communicable diseases and immunizations at OHA’s Public Health Division, addresses common questions about measles, symptoms, and the vaccine in the Oregon Health News newsletter published on March 12. Read the interview at Oregon.gov.
To learn more about measles and to receive daily status updates of measles and outbreak data, visit the Oregon Health Authority Measles and Rubeola web page.
May is Wildfire Awareness Month. Benton and Lincoln counties are highlighting the health impacts of wildfire smoke and the importance of evacuation planning, particularly for vulnerable populations. These health departments have collaborated on a news release that highlights:
This community resource fair on May 27 in Lebanon features food, music, prizes, and kids activities. Linn Together will have a table with prevention information and giveaways.
The Regional Health Education Hub and Samaritan Health Services are offering free health education workshops about chronic disease self-management, smoking cessation, and diabetes prevention. For a full list of programs offered in the state and to search by topic, language and location visit this website.