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Oregon’s first measles case of 2025 confirmed in Multnomah County
Read more: Oregon’s first measles case of 2025 confirmed in Multnomah CountyUpdates from the Oregon Health Authority and Lincoln County Public Health Multnomah County has reported Oregon’s first case of measles this year. An unvaccinated adult who recently traveled outside the U.S. started showing symptoms on June 16 and tested positive for measles on June 23. Read the full Oregon Health Authority (OHA) update, including possible exposure locations…
Benton County Board of Commissioners Proclaims 2SLBGTQIA+ PRIDE month
Read more: Benton County Board of Commissioners Proclaims 2SLBGTQIA+ PRIDE monthThe Benton County Board of Commissioners proclaimed June 2025 as 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Benton County at the June 10 meeting. Representatives from the Philomath Pride Collective read a proclamation honoring the Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and additional people who identify as part of sexual and gender diverse communities within the 2SLGBTQI+…
Lincoln City Oregon PrideFest
Read more: Lincoln City Oregon PrideFestSaturday, June 28 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pmLincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Highway 101 All ages are welcome to join this celebration of pride, love, and acceptance. Activities include, music and dance performances, pedestrian Pride Parade on the Poetry Path, LGBTQ+ resource and vendor fair with 30+ booths, and more. More information and…
Philomath Pride
Read more: Philomath PrideDate: Saturday, June 28 Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free Admission Location: Philomath City Park; 299 23rd Street, Philomath Join the 2025 Philomath Pride Festival. This is a free event open to all ages. Follow for more information and updates
Health Care Workforce Committee to host educational webinar
Read more: Health Care Workforce Committee to host educational webinarWebinar from the Oregon Health Authority on Wednesday, June 11 Read the full announcement and registration information from the OHA Description: This educational webinar will provide an overview of the Surgeon General’s framework for Mental Health and wellbeing in the Workplace. It presents an everyday decision-making tool that can aid leaders at levels in health and…
Oregon Health Authority report on healthcare costs and spending
Read more: Oregon Health Authority report on healthcare costs and spending14.5% of Oregonians delayed or avoided health care in 2024 due to growing cost A pair of new Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reports find health care costs continue to grow faster than the state and national economies. Meanwhile, a new committee is launching to identify effective ways to make health care more affordable for Oregonians.…