Jefferson County OR Public Health

12/19/2025

Today, we highlight one of our very own Jefferson County Public Health Nurses and Family Connects Home Visitor, Jessica George.

Jessica is one of four nurses in Central Oregon working with Family Connects, a program available in 12 Oregon counties that supports new parents and parents who have lost a child at birth. The program is available free to all new families regardless of income.

Jessica typically spends an hour or more on home visits examining and weighing new babies, and checking the physical and mental health of a new mom. During a recent home visit with Chelsea Mendoza and her 3 month-old baby girl, Lucia, Jessica answered questions and provided some reassuring support.

Get the full story in the link provided below:

Home visits by registered nurses can calm families with newborns

12/15/2025

Basketball this Thursday (12/18)! 🏀
Basquetbol este Jueves! (18 de Diciembre) 🏀

12/08/2025

Open Gym-December Schedule 🏀

Gimnasio Abierto-Horario de Diciembre 🏀

12/05/2025

Keep you and your family safe from carbon monoxide (CO) this winter! 🏠
✅ Install CO detectors.
✅ Never use grills or generators indoors.
✅ Get heating systems checked yearly.

¡Proteja su familia y a usted del Monóxido de Carbono (CO) este invierno! 🏠
✅ Instale detectores de CO.
✅ Nunca utilice parrillas ni generadores en interiores.
✅ Haga revisar los sistemas de calefacción anualmente.

12/04/2025

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent danger — you can’t see it or smell it. Know the signs of CO poisoning: headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, and weakness. Learn how to protect yourself and your family this season.

El Monóxido de Carbono (CO) es un peligro silencio -- No se puede ver ni oler. Conozca los síntomas de la intoxicación del Monóxido de Carbono: Dolor de cabeza, mareos, náuseas, confusión y debilidad. Aprenda como proteger a su familiar esta temporada.

12/03/2025

Stay warm and stay safe this winter! ❄️ Learn how to recognize the signs of frostbite and hypothermia before temperatures drop too low. Know when to seek help and how to prevent cold-related illness.

¡Manténgase calientito y a salvo este invierno! ❄️Aprenda como reconocer los síntomas de congelación e hipotermia antes de que las temperaturas bajen demasiado. Sepa cuando buscar ayuda y como prevenir enfermedades relacionadas con el frio.

11/26/2025

No Open Gym on November 28th (Holiday). We look forward to seeing you all when Open Gym resumes on Friday, December 5th!😊🏀

No habrá Gimnasio Abierto el 28 de Noviembre (Dia Festivo). Esperamos Verlos a todos cuando reanude el Gimnasio Abierto el Viernes, 5 de Diciembre. ¡Gracias por su entendimiento! 😊🏀

11/11/2025

In observance of Veterans Day, we will be closed on November 11th. We will resume our normal business hours on November 12th.

Thank you to all who have served our country. We are grateful for your service and sacrifice.

10/31/2025

During the government shutdown, both programs face uncertainty, but they're not the same. WIC and SNAP work together to help families afford food, but they differ in how they're funded, the rules they follow, and when benefits are provided. Please call Jefferson County WIC if you have any questions regarding your WIC benefits. 541-475-4456

10/29/2025

Jefferson County WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy food, referrals, and other services at no charge to Oregon families who qualify. Our goals are to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under age five healthy. WIC supports those in need of formula, too.

WIC is for all types of families, married and single parents, working or not working. If you're a father, mother, grandparent, foster parent, or other legal guardian of a child under five, you can apply for WIC.

Please call our office today to see if you qualify for WIC. If you currently have OHP, that is an automatic qualifier for WIC. Call us 541-475-4456; takes only a minute to qualify.

Watch the WIC video to learn more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlR25R3f9Qs

Información sobre los servicios del programa WIC en este
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQmAV6UiGO8&list=PLKDIy7dI3dlEe_hhLdHtb4CcU1XfCmkf5&index=9

Need advice to help breastfeed your baby, or extra money to buy groceries? The WIC program can help. WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children, but the prog...

10/23/2025

Drive-thru Immunization Clinic at Crooked River Ranch Fire, 6971 SW Shad Rd., Terrebonne, OR 97760. We will be offering Flu, COVID and RSV. Please bring your insurance card. We bill insurance/Medicare; you should NOT receive a bill. If you do, please call us at Jefferson County Public Health, 541-475-4456.

09/16/2025

Open Gym is back this Friday, 9/19! 🏀
Join us at Bridges High School Gym from 6–9 PM for free youth basketball.

✨ Open to youth with a focus on ages 10–17
👟 Remember to wear non-marking gym shoes.

See the flyer for details — we’ll see you Friday night!

¡El gimnasio vuelve este viernes 19 de septiembre! 🏀
Acompáñenos en el gimnasio de Bridges High School de 6-9 pm para jugar al baloncesto gratis.

✨ Abierto a jóvenes de 10 a 17 años.
👟 Recuerda llevar zapatillas que no dejen marcas.

Consulta el folleto para obtener más información. ¡Nos vemos el viernes por la noche!