Benton County recently updated their Tobacco-Free Facilities and Grounds Policy to capture and include any product that can be smoked or vaped, including cannabis.
The goal of the updated policy is to continue promoting the health and safety of employees and the public by reducing the harmful effects of secondhand smoke and nicotine addiction
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is reminding people with Oregon Health Plan (OHP) coverage to make sure their contact information is up to date. This is important because new federal rules require every state to change how they manage their health coverage programs and OHP members may need to receive additional information to keep their coverage.…
Free HIV testing in Lincoln County Lincoln County Public Health is partnering with Walgreens to provide free rapid HIV testing in Newport on June 27 for the nation’s largest National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) event. No appointment required, results provided while you wait. HIV testing is quick and confidential. Date: Saturday, June 27 Times: Testing…
SafeTALK is a 4-hour suicide alertness training. It prepares participants to notice signs of suicide and take action by connecting someone to life-saving support. This training is provided by the Benton County Healthy Communities team and is open to everyone aged 18 and over. Participants will learn to notice when someone is struggling and connect…
