EDITOR’S NOTE: With the recent loss of Tillamook Pharmacy, the issue of the proposed Kroger/Albertsons merger may impact Tillamook County. Please share your concerns and issues experienced with OHA. See links, contact…
Category: Oregon Health Authority
OHA, DEQ announce Oregon beaches to be monitored for bacteria in 2024/2025; Seven Beaches in Tillamook County – Short Sand, Manzanita, Rockaway, Twin Rocks, Oceanside, Cape Kiwanda, Neskowin
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program (OBMP) has finalized a list of beaches to be monitored for unsafe levels of bacteria during the 2024 and 2025 monitoring seasons. The list was created based on…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS: National study concludes Measure 110 has not led to more overdose deaths; Mental health support available 24/7 to Oregon farmworkers
National study concludes Measure 110 has not led to more overdose deaths The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has published a study* finding Measure 110 has not contributed to alarming increases in overdose deaths in Oregon. Measure…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY BEACH MONITORING: Tolovana State Park health advisory lifted Sept. 28
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today, September 28th lifted a public health advisory for contact with ocean water at Tolovana State Park, located in Clatsop County. The health authority issued the advisory…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY BEACH MONITORING ALERT: Tolovana State Park health advisory issued Sept. 26; High bacteria levels prompt OHA recommendation to avoid water contact
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Tolovana State Park in Clatsop County. People should avoid direct…
Oregon awards $640,000 to local coalitions, providers for suicide prevention efforts; Tillamook Suicide Prevention Coalition Receives Funding
Local efforts build, expand new coalitions, training efforts to recognize National Suicide Prevention Month Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or…
COVID-19 booster available in Oregon soon; OHA encourages vaccines for latest COVID-19 variant, flu, RSV
Federal advisory group endorses shot that protects against XBB.1.5 variant PORTLAND, Ore. – People in Oregon could start receiving the nation’s newest COVID-19 vaccines as soon as next week after a federal…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY BEACH MONITORING: Beverly Beach in Lincoln County, health advisory issued Aug. 30
High bacteria levels prompt OHA recommendation to avoid water contact PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY FRESHWATER MONITORING ALERT: Recreational use advisory lifted for Cullaby Lake Aug. 21
PORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has lifted the recreational use health advisory issued for Cullaby Lake in Clatsop County. OHA issued the advisory Aug. 14. Water monitoring confirmed that the level…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY Fresh Water Monitoring Alert- CLATSOP COUNTY: Recreational use advisory issued for Cullaby Lake Aug. 14
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a recreational use health advisory today for Cullaby Lake due to the presence of a cyanobacteria bloom. The reservoir is in Clatsop County. People should avoid swimming and…
