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American Heart Month isn’t just another monthly health observance. It may be the awareness month that affects most Ameri...
02/15/2026

American Heart Month isn’t just another monthly health observance. It may be the awareness month that affects most Americans.

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in Oregon. Around 285,000 adults in Oregon have been diagnosed with heart conditions including angina, heart attacks, and stroke.

Small changes can make a big impact. Here are some heart-smart lifestyle actions to show your heart some love.

To learn more, read our blog: https://ow.ly/gik150Yfr7i

This Valentine's Day serves as a reminder that birth control is available to you. You can choose the type of birth contr...
02/14/2026

This Valentine's Day serves as a reminder that birth control is available to you. You can choose the type of birth control you want to use.

Make sure you are prepared for the most romantic day of the year and take care of yourself and your partner.

Have you not seen a reproductive health care provider in a while? Call 211 or text the word "HEALTH" to 898211 to find a clinic near you to get the reproductive health care you need.

Feb. 25 is School Exclusion Day, and the Oregon Immunization Program reminds parents and caretakers that children may no...
02/14/2026

Feb. 25 is School Exclusion Day, and the Oregon Immunization Program reminds parents and caretakers that children may not be able to attend school or child care if their records on file show missing immunizations by that day.

This year’s school immunization reminders are especially important. Last year, there were 1,552 cases of pertussis (whooping cough), the highest number we’ve seen in 75 years, a vaccine-preventable disease.

If your child needs immunizations or if you have questions, please contact your health care provider or local health department or call 211. No one can be turned away from a local health department because of the inability to pay for required vaccines.

OHA is awarding grants to 125 nonprofit organizations to support community-led health programs that serve people in thei...
02/12/2026

OHA is awarding grants to 125 nonprofit organizations to support community-led health programs that serve people in their own languages and cultures.

The funding through OHA’s Partnerships for Community Health Program, helps increase access to care, support prevention and improve health across Oregon.

To view the list of grant recipients and see what programs they’ll be supporting, read our news release: https://ow.ly/2TwS50Ye8pJ

Health care affordability affects people across our state in very real and personal ways.We invited people in Oregon to ...
02/11/2026

Health care affordability affects people across our state in very real and personal ways.

We invited people in Oregon to share how health care costs impact their lives. One person in Ashland shared how reduced hours at their job also meant losing health insurance.

In the coming weeks, we’ll continue to share more stories like this.

OHA's new Committee on Health Care Affordability is currently brainstorming policy ideas to address this pressing problem. Follow the committee’s work online (https://ow.ly/LtZU50Y8X4c) and share your thoughts by sending an email to OHPB.Affordability@oha.oregon.gov.

Flu activity in Oregon is increasing.There’s still time to protect yourself from this year’s flu season. The flu vaccine...
02/11/2026

Flu activity in Oregon is increasing.

There’s still time to protect yourself from this year’s flu season. The flu vaccine helps prevent severe flu illness. We recommend anyone 6 months and older who has not had a flu vaccine this season to get one.

To find a flu vaccine, visit vaccinefinder.org

Motor vehicles crashes are the leading cause of injury death among children ages 9 years and under in Oregon. Help keep ...
02/09/2026

Motor vehicles crashes are the leading cause of injury death among children ages 9 years and under in Oregon.

Help keep kids safe by following these tips and more at: https://ow.ly/rBjJ50YbYmZ

For more information visit: https://ow.ly/vg0350YbYmY

Tackling a game day spread? Make sure your game day favorites are memorable for all the right reasons by practicing four...
02/08/2026

Tackling a game day spread? Make sure your game day favorites are memorable for all the right reasons by practicing four simple steps to food safety: clean, separate, cook and chill.

For more information, visit https://ow.ly/ui5U50YaBWj

As we gather with families and friends this weekend to watch the game, let’s keep our celebrations safe. Respiratory ill...
02/07/2026

As we gather with families and friends this weekend to watch the game, let’s keep our celebrations safe. Respiratory illnesses like the flu, COVID-19, RSV, measles and whooping cough have been on the rise in recent months and can spread more easily when people are together indoors and sharing food.

Keep yourself and your loved ones safe by keeping these simple steps in mind.

And it’s never too late to get immunized against these and other vaccine-preventable infections. To find a vaccination place near you, visit vaccinefinder.org

Today is National Black HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. Black and African Americans have the highest rates of HIV testing in O...
02/07/2026

Today 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.

Flu activity is increasing in Oregon. Statewide, flu test positivity increased to 30.4% the week of Jan. 25–31.The flu c...
02/07/2026

Flu activity is increasing in Oregon.

Statewide, flu test positivity increased to 30.4% the week of Jan. 25–31.

The flu can cause severe illness, and in some cases, lead to death.

Protect yourself and your family:
• Wash your hands
• Cover coughs and sneezes
• Consider masking
• Stay home if you’re feeling sick
• If you’re 6 months or older and haven’t yet, get your flu shot

To find a flu vaccine near you, visit vaccinefinder.org

What starts as fun can turn risky fast—especially for young adults. Before you bet, pause and weigh the risks: addiction...
02/06/2026

What starts as fun can turn risky fast—especially for young adults.

Before you bet, pause and weigh the risks: addiction, financial loss, anxiety, and depression are real concerns.

Free, confidential support is just a call or click away:
• 1-877-MY-LIMIT (695-4648)
• OPGR.org
• Evive is available for anyone in Oregon seeking to learn safer gabling habits, reduce their gambling or stop gambling all together: www.getevive.com

If you or someone you care about needs support, reach out early. You’re not alone.

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