North Central Public Health District

11/22/2025

❄️ Are you for winter? Take some time to prepare now before the weather impacts the roads.
🥫💧💊 Ensure you have necessary supplies, such as food, water and medications.
📱 Keep cell phones charged.
🔦🔋 Have flashlights and extra batteries ready in case of power outages.
🚙 Use Tripcheck.com or call 511 for road conditions before you travel. If you can, avoid or delay travel during the storm.
⛓️🧰 Have snow chains and an emergency kit in your vehicle.
✔️ More winter storm safety tips: cdc.gov/disasters/winter/duringstorm/indoorsafety.html

11/21/2025

11/20/2025

WIC VS. SNAP: What's the Difference?
During the government shutdown, both programs faced 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.

Many families depend on both WIC and SNAP. Together, they ensure:
- Infants and toddlers get the nutrition they need to grow.
- Parents can put food on the table during tough times.
- Communities stay healthier and stronger.

What's happening now?
The federal government has reopened. SNAP and WIC are both back to normal.

Stay informed and spread the word!
Check with your local WIC or SNAP office for updates in your area and share this information with others.
ncphd.org/wic | (541) 506-2610

11/19/2025

Where can you get COVID-19 test kits?! Our Community Wellness Vending Machine at One Community Health in The Dalles! It's outside, on the west side of OCH (1040 Webber St), and open 24 hours / 7 days a week. It also has NARCAN, condoms, pregnancy tests, hygiene kits & more. And, it's all less expensive than in stores, or FREE!

11/19/2025

With freezing weather arriving, MCCAC is expanding shelter access, warming supplies, and transportation options across Hood River and The Dalles to help vulnerable residents stay safe during severe winter conditions.
https://columbiacommunityconnection.com/the-dalles/warming-shelters-open-in-td-hr-as-freezing-weather-approaches

11/19/2025

By Neita Cecil

11/19/2025

November 18th, National Injury Prevention Day, provides an opportunity to learn about injury prevention strategies that can help keep your family safe. Shine a green light for safety and help all communities.

Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability among children and young adults. The good news is that most injuries are preventable when we have the right knowledge, tools, and safety practices in place.

How You Can Participate:
-Talk with your children about safety at home, school, and play
-Share safety tips with other parents in your network
-Check your home safety measures:
-Install or check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
-Secure heavy furniture and TVs to walls
-Check car seat installation and expiration dates
-Install safety gates at top and bottom of stairs
-Use window guards or stops on upper floor windows
-Store medications and hazardous products out of reach
-Ensure bike helmets fit properly
-Practice emergency evacuation plans

Have questions? Give us a call at (541) 506-2600.

11/13/2025

Don’t bring a respiratory virus home for the holidays. Get vaccinated before the celebrations begin!

To find a vaccination place near you, visit vaccinefinder.org

11/13/2025

The partial federal government shutdown has ended. We don’t know yet when the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will go back to normal. We’re waiting on updates from our federal partners and will post as soon as we have more information.

Remember to keep applying, renewing and reporting changes. ODHS offices are open and ready to help so we can get benefits to you as quickly as we can once we know more.

Need food now? Visit https://needfood.oregon.gov to find free food markets, food banks, meal programs and more.

11/11/2025

In observance of Veterans Day, North Central Public Health District will be closed on Tuesday, November 11. . .
NCPHD estará cerrado el martes Noviembre 11, en conmemoración del día de los Veteranos.

11/11/2025

In observance of Veterans Day, North Central Public Health District will be closed on Tuesday, November 11.

11/06/2025

NCPHD WIC and Oregon WIC are OPEN!
We’re here for you. 💚 NCPHD and Oregon WIC services are still available to support you and your family.
✅ You can continue using your eWIC card to buy healthy food for your family
✅ Local WIC clinics across Oregon are open
✅ Appointments and services are happening as scheduled
Your health and well-being matter. We’ll keep you updated with any new information as it becomes available.
📞 Need help? Call (541)506-2610 or go to ncphd.org/wic — we’re here for you!