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.
Summer EBT is a benefits program that helps families buy food for their school-aged children when school is out. Each summer, families will get a one-time payment of $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries. Summer EBT is a program in partnership with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and the Oregon Department…
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.