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:
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.
The federal government has entered a shutdown. At this time, Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members are not affected. OHP services continue as normal, and no immediate changes to coverage or provider access are expected in the near term. OHP services continue as normal, and no immediate changes to coverage or provider access are expected in…
The latest data from the 2025 Point in Time (PIT) Count offers a critical snapshot and trending data that helps shape the story of what homelessness looks like in our local communities. The PIT Count is a federally mandated initiative by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), requiring counties nationwide to manually…