Oregon Health Authority (OHA) on Monday night, April 20th, revised guidelines for COVID-19 testing to prioritize impacted populations and all frontline workers. The guidelines continue to allow healthcare providers to make clinical…
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OHA adds weekly testing summary to COVID-19 website
OHA has now added a COVID-19 weekly test summary to its website that provides updates on test results and supplies. OHA continues to provide COVID-19 testing through the Oregon State Public Health…
Taking a moment…
As we head into another weekend, we recognize that the physical distancing measures are greatly impacting Oregonians and requiring significant sacrifices. We also want to take a moment to acknowledge those who…
Help keep children healthy and safe
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month. As we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, many traditional support systems for families are unavailable or altered. Reduced contact with educators, medical professionals, and…
Oregon reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths; 33 new COVID-19 cases; Tillamook County remains at 6 confirmed cases
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 58, the Oregon Health Authority reported on Wednesday April 15th. Oregon Health Authority also reported 33 new cases…
Governor Brown Introduces Framework for Reopening Oregon
“We all want to get back to work and return to normal life as quickly as possible. But the truth is: the best path forward is a cautious one — a path…
Today (or any day) is a good day to reach out
It’s natural to struggle during this time of increased isolation, and we want to encourage you to reach out. Whether that’s reaching out to check on someone by sending a text message,…
COMFORT ALWAYS: Message from President of Oregon Medical Assoc.; Oregon reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 76 new COVID-19 cases April 11th
The Oregon Health Authority shared a message from Kevin Ewanchyna, MD, President of the Oregon Medical Association. If you are a health care provider, working on the front lines to deliver care…
Oregon COVID-19 infections projected to remain level into May, stay within current hospital capacity, if Oregonians continue social distancing, #Stay Home, #Save Lives
PORTLAND, Ore. — New projections from health researchers estimate that Oregon’s “aggressive” social distancing measures have prevented as many as 18,000 cases of COVID-19 and 500 hospitalizations, however these restrictions must be…
Observing cultural and religious traditions from home; COVID-19 FAQs Updated
This time of year, many faith communities will experience restrictions on holidays and sacred traditions such as Passover, Easter, Ramadan, Rama Navami and Vaisakhi. It may feel difficult to be apart during…