The Oregon State Police announced the loss of Sergeant Marcus McDowell, on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Sergeant Marcus McDowell, who
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State Encourages Vaccinations As Late Flu Season Cases Rise
This month’s lifting of state mask requirements put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic is prompting many Oregonians to remove
OHA Launches Post-Omicron “RISE” Recovery Phase
As the state’s mask requirements begin lifting due to rapidly declining COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is
OHA Warns WIC Recipients About Recalled Infant Formula
Oregon Health Authority is warning Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program participants to be on the lookout for powder infant
Jackson County Updates Guidelines on COVID Testing
As Jackson County experiences a surge of COVID-19 cases that is larger than ever previously experienced, authorities are seeing a
Mercy Flights Adds To Aerial Fleet With New Helicopter Purchase
Mercy Flights leadership announced the purchase of a new helicopter this week to support the growing medical transportation needs in
Deadline to Get Health Coverage Through Oregon Approaching
Oregonians who are currently uninsured or are looking for better health insurance rates should visit OregonHealthCare.gov/WindowShop to preview plans and savings available
Deadline Approaching in Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment
Big changes have come to eligibility for financial help with health insurance through the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace this year.
Open Enrollment for 2022 Health Coverage Starts Soon
Open enrollment – the time to sign up for health insurance for 2022 – has been extended this year. It
CDC Recommends Pregnant Women to Get Vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends COVID-19 vaccination among people who are pregnant, recently pregnant (including those
October is Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month
October is Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. Oregon Health Authority estimates nearly 40 infants in
