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.
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Community Health Worker Training Program
Benton County Health Department is collaborating with the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division to provide Community Health Worker training to 24 individuals. Eligible applicants will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis until each region’s allocated spots are filled. Applications will open on June 3 and will close on June 24. The…
Oregon Summer EBT: Nutrition Program for Kids
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…
Benton and Lincoln counties highlight health and safety during wildfire season
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: