Effective September 17, 2025, you can get an updated COVID-19 vaccine without a prescription in Oregon. Check with your pharmacy for availability. COVID-19 vaccines are also available at medical clinics and at your doctor’s office.
COVID-19 and Flu Shots: Information from Oregon Health Authority
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Scams, Frauds & Theft by Deception Prevention training
Learn how you can prevent becoming a victim of a scam or fraud. This presentation will be facilitated the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Date: Tuesday, March 24Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pmLocation: Samaritan Center for Health Education, 740 SW Ninth Street, Newport This event is free and open to all. To register email aconner@samhealth.org or…
Primary Care Strategy Committee call for applications
Announcement from the Oregon Health Authority The Oregon Health Policy Board is launching a Primary Care Strategy Committee beginning April 2026. Applications are due February 6. The committee’s scope includes developing and recommending evidence-based strategies, developing a statewide definition of “primary care,” and ensuring the voices of those access primary care inform decision-making. OHA is…
Samaritan Health Services publishes 2026 Community Health Needs Assessments
As a nonprofit organization, all Samaritan hospitals complete a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). These assessments guide Samaritan’s efforts to improve the health of the communities in the region. The 2026 needs assessments were developed in collaboration with the Partnership for Community Health. The community health priorities identified in the CHNA algin with the Community…