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:
The Benton County Crisis Center is now open for services! Anyone can come to this voluntary mental health counseling center to get connected to support. No appointment or insurance needed. The crisis center serves all ages, regardless of ability to pay, no appointment needed. Location: 240 NW 4th St, Corvallis, OR 97330Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am –…
Report from the Oregon Health Authority School-based health centers (SBHC) throughout Oregon reported record highs in patient visits and people served during the 2023-24 school year, according to an annual status report released by Oregon Health Authority. Operating through a unique community partnership model, Oregon’s 87 SBHCs served 43,000 people – mostly school-aged youth ages 5 to…
Lincoln County Maternal, Child and Family Health (MCFH) provides a variety of services to support parents, caregivers, and children from pregnancy through early childhood. Our programs offer resources like nurse home visits, parenting support, nutrition education, and care coordination for children with special health needs. The MCFH website includes a referral form where you can…