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* Español a continuación *Tomorrow is National Black HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. Black and African Americans have the high...
02/07/2026

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Tomorrow is National Black HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. Black and African Americans have the highest rates of HIV testing in Oregon, but still well below the goal of everyone getting tested once.

Go to www.endhivoregon.org to learn more about getting tested and how PrEP can help prevent new HIV infections.


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Mañana es el Día Nacional de Concientización sobre el VIH y el SIDA entre personas afroamericanas. Las personas afro-estadounidenses tienen los índices más altos de pruebas de VIH en Oregón, pero aún están muy por debajo de la meta de lograr que todos se hagan la prueba por lo menos una vez.

Visite la página www.endhivoregon.org para saber cómo hacerse la prueba y cómo la PrEP puede ayudarle a prevenir nuevas infecciones de VIH.

* English below *Normalmente se bebe en una cita de pareja. Pero ¿cómo interfiere el alcohol en nuestra capacidad para e...
02/06/2026

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Normalmente se bebe en una cita de pareja. Pero ¿cómo interfiere el alcohol en nuestra capacidad para establecer verdaderas conexiones románticas?

Beber menos en las citas puede conducir a tomar mejores decisiones, crear confianza genuina y tener comunicación más auténtica.

Pensar mejor acerca del consumo de alcohol y las citas tiene como objetivo poder encontrar una nueva perspectiva sobre nuestras relaciones. Se trata de ser la mejor versión de ti mismo y encontrar personas que aprecien esa versión.

www.rethinkthedrink.com/espanol
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It’s not uncommon to drink on a date. But how does alcohol get in the way of our ability to make true romantic connections?

Drinking less on dates can lead to better decision-making, genuine confidence and more authentic communication.

Rethinking alcohol and dating is about finding a new perspective on relationships. It’s being your best self and finding people who appreciate that self.

www.rethinkthedrink.com

* English below *This American Heart Month, remind your loved ones that it's never too late to quit smoking. No matter h...
02/05/2026

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This American Heart Month, remind your loved ones that it's never too late to quit smoking.

No matter how often or how long they've used to***co, quitting reduces the risk of heart attacks and heart disease.

Explore more benefits of going smoke-free at https://bit.ly/4nqyc6w
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Este Mes del Corazón en Estados Unidos, recuérdeles a sus seres queridos que nunca es tarde para dejar de fumar.

Sin importar la frecuencia ni el tiempo que hayan consumido tabaco, dejar de fumar reduce el riesgo de ataques cardíacos y enfermedades cardíacas.

Explore más beneficios de dejar de fumar en https://bit.ly/4nqyc6w

*English below* Las vacunas ayudan a proteger a los bebés de enfermedades graves desde el principio y continúan protegie...
02/05/2026

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Las vacunas ayudan a proteger a los bebés de enfermedades graves desde el principio y continúan protegiendo a los niños y adolescentes al crecer.

Las vacunas de niños de rutina, junto con la vacuna anual contra el COVID-19 y la influenza para personas de 6 meses en adelante, ayudan a proteger a su hijo y a quienes lo rodean de enfermedades graves.

Para más información, hable con el médico de su hijo, llámenos al 541-766-6835 o visite: https://ow.ly/rl9b50Y9rxJ
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Vaccines help protect babies from serious diseases right from the start and continue to protect children and teens as they grow.

Routine childhood vaccines, along with a yearly COVID and flu vaccine for those 6 months and older help protect your child and those around them from serious illness.

To learn more, talk to your child’s doctor, call us at 541-766-6835 or visit: https://ow.ly/rl9b50Y9rxJ

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02/05/2026

Hemos visto que algunas personas están preocupadas por la probablilidad de que haya otro cierre parcial del gobierno federal y que sus beneficios de alimentos puedan verse afectados.

Queremos que sepa que sus beneficios, servicios y apoyos de ODHS, incluyendo SNAP, no se verán afectados en febrero del 2026.

Actualmente, SNAP cuenta con fondos hasta septiembre del 2026. Los beneficios de SNAP de febrero del 2026 se entregarán de manera normal en Oregon.

02/05/2026

We’ve seen some people are concerned about food benefits if the federal government enters another partial shutdown. We want you to know – your ODHS benefits, services and supports, including SNAP, will not be impacted in February 2026.

SNAP is currently funded through September 2026. February 2026 SNAP benefits will go out like normal in Oregon.

* English below *Evite circular por carreteras heladas cuando se emitan avisos y alertas de tormenta invernal.Para obten...
02/05/2026

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Evite circular por carreteras heladas cuando se emitan avisos y alertas de tormenta invernal.

Para obtener información meteorológica actualizada, visite weather.gov y siga a .
Para conocer el estado de las carreteras, visite tripcheck.com o llame al 511.

Consejo para viajar en invierno: siga las instrucciones de las autoridades locales y prepare un kit de emergencia para el auto.

Más consejos: ready.gov/winter-weather
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Stay off icy roads when winter storm advisories & watches are issued.

For weather updates, visit weather.gov and follow US National Weather Service Portland Oregon
For road conditions, visit: tripcheck.com or call 511.

* Español a continuación *   – In case you missed it, our team did a great job on KVAL News informing people about the r...
02/04/2026

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– In case you missed it, our team did a great job on KVAL News informing people about the recent detection of measles in the wastewater in the Corvallis-Lewisburg area and what you can do to protect yourself and others.

Check out Communicable Disease Manager, Dr. Gerald Dyer, Jr., PhD and Community Health Center Nurse Manager, Dr. Rachel Smith, PhD in action!

Watch the video or read the story for more information: https://kval.com/news/local/measles-detected-in-wastewater-in-benton-county-oregon
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nuestro equipo hizo un excelente trabajo en KVAL News informando a la población sobre la reciente identificación de sarampión en las aguas del drenaje del área de Corvallis-Lewisburg y sobre las medidas que puedes tomar para protegerse a si mismo y a los demás.

¡No se pierda al Dr. Gerald Dyer, Jr., PhD, Gerente de Enfermedades Transmisibles, y a la Dra. Rachel Smith, PhD, Directora de Enfermería de nuestro Centro de Salud Comunitario, en acción!

Mire el video o lea la noticia para obtener más información: https://kval.com/news/local/measles-detected-in-wastewater-in-benton-county-oregon

Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties
Benton County Perinatal, Maternal, Child, and Family Health
Benton County Developmental Diversity Program
Benton County, Oregon

In 2026 so far, there have been five confirmed cases of the measles in Oregon, with measles also being detected in wastewater in Benton County.Linn County confi

* Español a continuación *The big game is right around the corner! If you're planning on drinking during the super bowl,...
02/04/2026

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The big game is right around the corner!

If you're planning on drinking during the super bowl, don't forget to set a limit and count your drinks. Swap every other beverage with a nonalcoholic one and eat plenty of food.

And don't forget to arrange a ride home from a designated driver, taxi or rideshare to get to the end zone safely at the end of the night.

www.rethinkthedrink.com
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¡El partido final está a la vuelta de la esquina!

Si estás planeando beber durante el “super bowl”, no olvides poner un límite y contar tus bebidas. Alterna cada bebida alcohólica con una sin alcohol y come lo suficiente.

Y no olvides tener un transporte seguro a casa con un conductor designado, un taxi o un servicio de transporte compartido para llegar a la zona de anotación sano y salvo al final de la noche.

www.rethinkthedrink.com/espanol

* English below *Oregón es mejor cuando todos somos reconocidos y amados.Comunícate confidencialmente con la Línea Direc...
02/02/2026

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Oregón es mejor cuando todos somos reconocidos y amados.

Comunícate confidencialmente con la Línea Directa de Respuesta a los Prejuicios de Oregón para denunciar el odio o los prejuicios: StandAgainstHate.Oregon.gov
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Oregon is better when all are celebrated & loved.

Contact Oregon’s confidential Bias Response Hotline to report hate or bias: StandAgainstHate.Oregon.gov

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