PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at D River Beach in Lincoln County. People should avoid direct contact with…
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Fentanyl-driven overdoses sharply increasing throughout Oregon; Local resources, harm-reduction programs available
OHA, counties, CBOs working to get word out about rescue drug naloxone PORTLAND, Ore.—Drug overdose deaths in Oregon more than doubled between 2019 and 2021, with the increase driven largely by misuse…
Stay safe from summer hazards as you head out for Fourth of July
OHA offers tips on keeping summer from being a bummer during activities PORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is offering tips on staying safe and healthy as people head out for family…
Abortion remains legal, accessible in Oregon in wake of Supreme Court ruling
Following a U.S. Supreme Court decision today that overturns Roe vs. Wade, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is reminding people that abortion remains legal in the state. The Reproductive Health Equity Act (RHEA) was established in…
Vaccines are Safe and Effective for Children as Young as 6 Months Old Western States Scientific Safety Reviews Federal Process, Approval; Vaccines Available Soon for All 6 months and older
(Salem, OR) — The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup completed its review of the federal process and has unanimously concluded that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are safe and effective for…
Climate change disasters affecting youth mental health, report shows; Extreme weather, wildfires, drought among climate-related stressors
PORTLAND, Ore. — Increasing extreme weather events and climate-related disasters, climate stressors such as water and food insecurity, slow progress from leaders and increased awareness of the negative impacts of climate change…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update 6/17/22 – The Weekend; COVID-19 Breakthrough Report
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for Tillamook County Emergency Management Friday, June 17, 2022, 07:45am Weather The slight chance of showers continues Saturday June 18th with the low pressure area moving inland then…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update 6/15/22 – COVID-19 Case Update
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for Tillamook County Emergency Management Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 07:15am Weather An upper level ridge of high pressure is moving across the region and will bring a dry,…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update 6/3/22; COVID-19 Bi-weekly Data Report
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for Tillamook County Emergency Management Friday, June 3, 2022, 08:00am Weather A front and an associated trough of low pressure means scattered showers under mostly cloudy skies today,…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS COVID-19 RESPONSE: COVID-19 Case Count May; 65th COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Tillamook County
TILLAMOOK, Ore. (5/24/22)— Tillamook County Public Health Department was notified of one new COVID-19 related death that occurred in May 2022, raising the Tillamook County COVID-19 pandemic death toll to 65. Tillamook County’s…