North Central Public Health District

03/06/2026

March is National Nutrition Month! We want to know: what's your favorite fruit or veggie?! 🍎🥝🍇🥕🥦

Click the image to voice your opinion!

02/24/2026

02/24/2026

Measles is here in Oregon and spreading in the United States.

Measles is more than a rash. It’s a very contagious disease that can lead to serious health problems, especially for babies, young children and those who are immunocompromised.

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

Read our blog to learn more: https://ow.ly/K1zc50YkzqY

02/19/2026

El nivel de riesgo respiratorio en nuestra comunidad es alto en este momento. Si siente que todos a su alrededor han estado enfermos últimamente, tiene razón. 🤧🤒

Le recomendamos usar mascarilla en lugares públicos concurridos, planificar reuniones virtuales en lugar de en persona y vacunarse contra la COVID-19, la gripe y el RSV aún no lo ha hecho.😷
Para más información, visite ncphd.org.
🏠Como siempre, quédese en casa si está enfermo y lávese las manos con frecuencia. 🧼 . .
The respiratory risk rating in the Gorge is high right now. If you feel like everyone around you has been sick lately, you’re right. 🤧🤒

You can wear a mask in crowded public places, plan virtual meetings instead of in person, and you might want to get the covid, flu, and RSV vaccines if you haven’t already.😷

For more information, go to ncphd.org.
🏠Stay at home if you’re sick
🧼Wash your hands often.

02/19/2026

The respiratory risk rating in the Gorge is high right now. If you feel like everyone around you has been sick lately, you’re right. 🤧🤒

You can wear a mask in crowded public places, plan virtual meetings instead of in person, and you might want to get the covid, flu, and RSV vaccines if you haven’t already.😷

For more information, go to ncphd.org.
🏠Stay at home if you’re sick
🧼Wash your hands often.
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El nivel de riesgo respiratorio en nuestra comunidad es alto en este momento. Si siente que todos a su alrededor han estado enfermos últimamente, tiene razón. 🤧🤒

Le recomendamos usar mascarilla en lugares públicos concurridos, planificar reuniones virtuales en lugar de en persona y vacunarse contra la COVID-19, la gripe y el RSV aún no lo ha hecho.😷
Para más información, visite ncphd.org.
🏠Como siempre, quédese en casa si está enfermo y lávese las manos con frecuencia. 🧼

02/19/2026

Tonight is the 2nd of 3 extended hours evenings! Feb. 18 and 20, we're open from 5 pm - 7 pm for all clinic services.

This is a great time to get your family’s school vaccines before Oregon’s Feb. 25 deadline.
Appointments are preferred, walk-ins will be seen, but there may be a wait.

The clinic’s regular hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5 pm, and closed for lunch from 12 pm to 1 pm.

02/15/2026

NCPHD Will Be Closed Monday, Feb. 16, for Presidents Day. We'll be open for regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 17. As a reminder, Oregon’s school exclusion day is coming up on Feb. 25. We will be offering extended clinic hours from 5 to 7 pm on February 18 and 20. All clinic services will be available. This is a great time to get your family’s school vaccines before Oregon’s Feb. 25 deadline. Appointments are preferred, walk-ins will be seen, but there may be a wait.

ncphd.org/psa/ncphd-will-be-closed-monday-feb-16-for-presidents-day

02/15/2026

NCPHD’s annual blanket and coat drive is going on through February.

We’ve got 4 convenient locations in The Dalles, here at NCPHD, La Michoacana, Farmstand, and Grocery Outlet. It’s been very cold here in the Dalles lately. We’re looking for gently used or new adult sized boots, socks, blankets, coats, hats, sleeping bags, and tarps.

The supplies in the community are low. St. Vincent De Paul, other community organizations, and NCPHD really appreciate your support. For more information, go to ncphd.org/coat.

02/13/2026

02/09/2026

Today is the 1st of 3 evenings of extended hours! Feb. 9, 18, and 20, we're open from 5 pm - 7 pm for all clinic services.

This is a great time to get your family’s school vaccines before Oregon’s Feb. 25 deadline.

Appointments are preferred, walk-ins will be seen, but there may be a wait.

The clinic’s regular hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5 pm, and closed for lunch from 12 pm to 1 pm.

02/07/2026

School Exclusion Day is Wednesday, Feb. 25. NCPHD Open for Extended Hours Feb. 9, 18, and 20.

Oregon law requires all students in public and private schools, pre-schools, Head Start and certified childcare facilities have up-to-date immunizations (or an exemption) to remain in school. The date for exclusion this year is Wednesday, February 25.

On February 25, children will not be able to attend school or childcare if they are missing immunizations. North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) encourages families to get their children’s immunizations up to date as soon as possible. To help families, NCPHD is offering extended clinic hours from 5 to 7 pm on Feb. 9, 18, and 20. All clinic services will be available. This is a great time to get your family’s school vaccines before Oregon’s Feb. 25 deadline.

NCPHD receives a large number of clients needing to be immunized the week of school exclusion. Clients are asked to call (541) 506-2600 to make an appointment, but walk-ins will be accommodated. No child will be turned away due to a parent’s inability to pay for required vaccines.

Read more here:

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02/06/2026

The current risk of getting COVID, flu, or RSV in the Gorge is high.
There is a lot of flu in our area right now.
This is a good time to:
😷Wear a mask when you are in public places.
💻Hold virtual meetings rather than in person ones.
👩‍⚕️Get flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines if you haven’t already.
🏠As always, stay home if you are sick, and wash your hands often.🧼

🧬COVID cases are currently at a normal level.
🌡️Flu risk is high right now. We're entering peak flu season.
🦠RSV is rising, as it usually does in winter, but it hasn't reached its peak yet.

Go to ncphd.org/resp-risk-rating for current risk levels and more information.