OIOpublisher PORTLAND, Ore.—Methamphetamines and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl helped drive an increase in opioid overdoses and related deaths in 2021, according to a new Oregon Health Authority (OHA) report. The report shows…
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Rockaway Beach health advisory issued Sept. 28; High bacteria levels prompt OHA warning 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 Rockaway Beach in Tillamook County. People should avoid direct contact with the…
COVID-19 VACCINE EVENT IN CANNON BEACH TOMORROW WED. SEPT. 28TH – WALK-IN, NO APPOINTEMENT NEEDED
CANNON BEACH COVID-19 VACCINES EVENT TOMORROW Wednesday September 28 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 E Washington St, Cannon Beach, OR (Church Just South Of Pig ‘N Pancake)…
Short Sand Beach health advisory issued Sept. 27; High bacteria levels prompt OHA warning 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 Short Sand Beach in Tillamook County. People should avoid direct contact with…
Oregon raises awareness of hope during National Suicide Prevention Month
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and local partners are continuing efforts to increase awareness of ways everyone can help prevent suicide. In 2020, Oregon had the…
Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Advisory for Netarts Bay Recreational Crabbing and Clamming after Sewage Spill August 5th; Q&A Provides Details into Spill, Lack of Public Notification, Confusing, Conflicting Information
By Laura Swanson On Tuesday August 9th, the Tillamook County Pioneer received information about a Netarts Bay sewage spill that had occurred on August 5th and expected to receive a press release…
Nationwide 988 for mental health crisis; Oregon to launch 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
New, easy-to-remember number that starts Saturday will connect people in need of behavioral health crisis support Starting Saturday, July 16, people in Oregon and nationwide who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis will be able…
OHA UPDATE: Novavax becomes fourth COVID-19 vaccine authorized by FDA; Rethink the Drink Campaign; COVID Reports, Resources
Yesterday, July 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized for emergency use the COVID-19 vaccine Novavax for adults age 18 and older. The two-dose Novavax vaccine does not use mRNA technology (Moderna and Pfizer), and…
COVID-19 Forecast Shows Continued Rise in Cases; Tillamook County at HIGH Transmission
The July 7th OHSU COVID-19 Forecast shows rises in COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations and deaths over the next few weeks due to the spread of Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5. By…
OHA issues advisory due to high bacteria levels for D River in Lincoln County July 12th
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…