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COVID-19 activity in Oregon is on the rise. Take steps to protect yourself and your family. We encourage anyone who want...
08/28/2026

COVID-19 activity in Oregon is on the rise. Take steps to protect yourself and your family.

We encourage anyone who wants to get one of the updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season to do so as soon as they become available, which is expected sometime this fall.

To assess your personal risk, you can look at test percent positivity to get an idea of how much COVID-19 is circulating in the state: https://ow.ly/ngZt50ZGJvb

When more people are vaccinated, we all benefit. It’s called herd immunity” (also known as “community immunity”). And it...
08/28/2026

When more people are vaccinated, we all benefit. It’s called herd immunity” (also known as “community immunity”). And it helps protect those who can’t get vaccinated, like newborns or people with certain health conditions.

Check in with your health care provider to stay up to date on your vaccines. Need help finding a provider? Call 211 or visit 211info.org

This August, OHA and the Oregon Department of Education are launching Friends for Life, a statewide campaign to help you...
08/27/2026

This August, OHA and the Oregon Department of Education are launching Friends for Life, a statewide campaign to help young people and the adults who care about them talk openly about opioids like fentanyl and other drugs.

The campaign comes at an important time, as communities work together to prevent overdoses, strengthen protection for youth, and ensure every person has the tools to stay safe.

Learn more and access resources at www.orfriendsforlife.com.

For more information, read our blog: https://oregonhealthnews.oregon.gov/friends-for-life-supporting-oregon-youth-through-connection-conversation-and-awareness/

OHA and Clackamas County, Oregon health officials are warning the public about a location where people may have been exp...
08/27/2026

OHA and Clackamas County, Oregon health officials are warning the public about a location where people may have been exposed to measles.

People might have been exposed if they were at the following location at this date and time:
• Canby Rodeo, 694 NE 4th Ave, Canby, between 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Measles is very contagious. If you believe you’ve been exposed, it’s important to tell your doctor or clinic that you have symptoms of measles before you go. They will give you instructions for what to do so that you don’t spread measles.

The best protection against measles is the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine.

To learn more about measles, visit: https://ow.ly/FHbg50ZG8jw

When Marion County mother Diane Smith became pregnant with her fourth child, she learned about a resource she wished she...
08/26/2026

When Marion County mother Diane Smith became pregnant with her fourth child, she learned about a resource she wished she had known about sooner: Oregon’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and its breastfeeding support.

She had struggled to breastfeed her first three children. But with help from WIC lactation coaches and nutrition staff, she successfully breastfed her two youngest children.

During National Breastfeeding Month, we are highlighting how WIC’s breastfeeding services and other programs helping families access nutrition support.

Families can learn more about eligibility and how to apply through the Oregon WIC Program: https://ow.ly/MwSJ50ZFq8p

The return to school can be a stressful time, whether it's a child’s first day of kindergarten, a transition to middle o...
08/25/2026

The return to school can be a stressful time, whether it's a child’s first day of kindergarten, a transition to middle or high school, or just the end of the freedoms of summer. It's normal for children to feel anxious about these changes.

Here’s some helpful tips on how you can help ease their worries.

Let's start the year strong, mentally and emotionally.

OHA’s Behavioral Health Workforce Incentive Loan Repayment Program has helped 276 behavioral health providers continue s...
08/24/2026

OHA’s Behavioral Health Workforce Incentive Loan Repayment Program has helped 276 behavioral health providers continue serving communities across Oregon — from rural areas to culturally diverse neighborhoods.

By reducing student loan debt for certified alcohol and drug counselors and other behavioral health professionals, the program strengthened access to care where it’s needed most.

“This grant gave me new hope and a renewed sense of purpose,” said Jay VanDenBogaard, CADC at Oregon State University. “It allowed me to focus on my work, the students on campus, and decreasing stigma related to sober curiosity, substance use, and long-term recovery."

Ebony Clarke, OHA behavioral health division director, added: “By helping providers reduce student loan debt, we've supported dedicated professionals in staying where they're needed most—serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.”

Funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, the program wraps up in October. Its impact highlights how targeted investments help build a stronger, more responsive behavioral health workforce for Oregon.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/4qYJ50ZEVaF

Your reproductive health matters and Oregon is here to support you. No matter your needs – birth control, pregnancy and ...
08/23/2026

Your reproductive health matters and Oregon is here to support you. No matter your needs – birth control, pregnancy and STI testing, health counseling, abortion services, or pre-pregnancy care—confidential and affordable services are available.

Visit the Oregon Reproductive Health Program website healthoregon.org/rhclinics to learn more about the reproductive health care options near you. You can also call 211 or text "HEALTH" to 898211 for more information.

Are you planning to have (or already had) a birth at home or somewhere outside a health care facility without a midwife ...
08/22/2026

Are you planning to have (or already had) a birth at home or somewhere outside a health care facility without a midwife or licensed attendant? If so, OHA’s Center for Health Statistics can help you get started with the forms and information you need to register your baby’s birth.

Read our blog to learn more and get started: https://ow.ly/aIo950ZCJSz

August is , a great time to learn how vaccines help protect Oregon families. Vaccines help keep everyone safe from seri...
08/21/2026

August is , a great time to learn how vaccines help protect Oregon families.

Vaccines help keep everyone safe from serious diseases. They’ve been used for decades and are still one of the best tools we have to prevent illness and save lives.

Read our blog to learn more about vaccines and ways to help keep you family healthy: https://ow.ly/UUV050ZCuEC

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