It’s been one month since Governor Kate Brown’s #StayHomeSaveLives order. By following the executive orders, researchers estimate that together we have prevented as many as 70,000 cases and 1,500 hospitalizations. We know…
Category: Oregon Health Authority
On Earth Day – Ways to Help Your Community During COVID19
While following the #StayHomeSaveLives order continues to be the most important action Oregonians can take to slow the spread of COVID-19, we know many of you are looking for other ways to…
OHA revises testing guidelines to prioritize underserved populations and all frontline workers, allows testing for people without symptoms
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…
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…
