Harney County Health Department and High Country Health and Wellness Center

09/26/2026

It’s National Food Safety Education Month! Remember these 4 steps to handle food safely.

1. Wash
2. Separate
3. Cook
4. Chill

Check out more safety tips to keep you and your family safe. 🍓🍗🌽





https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/safe-food-handling

09/26/2026

¡Es el Mes Nacional de Educación sobre Inocuidad Alimentaria! Recuerda estos 4 pasos para manipular los alimentos de forma segura.

1. Lavar
2. Separar
3. Cocinar
4. Enfriar

Consulta más consejos de inocuidad para que tú y tu familia estén seguros. 🍓🍗🌽



https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/manipulacion-segura-de-los-alimentos-lo-que-usted-debe-saber

09/25/2026

Here are a few tips for our neighbors with special health needs, mobility issues or disabilities during this National Preparedness Month. Know what to bring in case of emergency to keep yourself safe. 🆘🧳💙

National Preparedness Month is a reminder to get prepared before an emergency strikes.

Planning is essential if you or a loved one has special health needs, mobility issues, or disabilities. Planning ahead can save time and lives.

Learn more about how to stay ready, visit OHA’s emergency preparedness webpage: healthoregon.org/preparedness

09/25/2026

Aquí tiene algunos consejos para nuestros vecinos con necesidades de salud especiales, problemas de movilidad o discapacidades durante este Mes Nacional de la Preparación. Sepa qué llevar consigo en caso de emergencia para mantenerse a salvo. 🆘🛅💙

Durante una emergencia, planificar es fundamental si usted o un ser querido tiene necesidades especiales de salud, problemas de movilidad o discapacidades.

Aquí tiene algunos artículos para empacar en un kit de evacuación de emergencia.

09/24/2026

September is Baby Safety Month! The Baby Safety Alliance and the Baby Safety Foundation share an ongoing commitment to safe baby products and expert-backed resources to help protect babies and young children from preventable injuries. 👶🏼🐥🍼

09/23/2026

Free Dinner, Free Incentives, Free Child Care, Register for "Active Parenting First Five Years", 6 week session. Starts Monday October 26th 5:30-7:00 pm in the red Fillmore building 779 W Fillmore St. Burns. Questions please call Ronda 541-413-3167 x 1033 or email [email protected] to sign up.

09/22/2026

September is Preparedness Month! Do you have your emergency kit ready to go? 🧳💦🆘

September is Preparedness Month!

Oregon recommends you be Two Weeks Ready. That means being prepared to survive without normal access to basic resources for two weeks.

Remember, it’s okay to take small steps toward that goal. It takes time to build kits and make a plan. The important thing is that you make progress.

For more information, visit healthoregon.org/preparedness

09/22/2026

¡Septiembre es el Mes de la Preparación! ¿Ya tienes listo tu kit de emergencia? 🧳💦🆘

¡Prepare su kit de emergencias!

Les recomendamos estar "dos semanas listo". Eso significa estar preparado para sobrevivir sin acceso normal a recursos básicos durante dos semanas.

Para más información, visita healthoregon.org/preparedness

09/22/2026

Did you know that Oregon has a program that provides free kits of Naloxone? Just in Case Oregon is a simple program that can make a big impact.

Naloxone can help stop an opioid overdose. Complete the form and you'll be mailed two boxes of nasal spray Naloxone (four doses total), a step-by-step guide for how to use it and a QR code that links to an optional, anonymous survey. It's free, private and easy to order.

Anyone in Oregon can help stop an opioid overdose.

¿Sabías que en Oregón existe un programa que proporciona kits de naloxona gratuitos? Just in Case Oregon es un programa sencillo que puede tener un gran impacto.

La naloxona puede ayudar a detener una sobredosis de opioides. Rellene el formulario y le enviaremos por correo dos cajas de naloxona en aerosol nasal (cuatro dosis en total), una guía paso a paso sobre cómo usarla y un código QR que enlaza con una encuesta anónima opcional. Es gratuito, privado y fácil de solicitar.

Cualquier persona en Oregón puede ayudar a detener una sobredosis de opioides.

Request naloxone by mail in Oregon.

09/22/2026

Oregon Health Plan members: Learn what you need to know about changes coming in 2027