health
OHA publishes final report on health risks from Crook County wells
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Health Authority said Thursday it has published its final report analyzing health risks related to drinking water from domestic wells near Prineville.
Friday, Oct 23, 2026
As climate hazards increase, Oregon communities fight back
Friday, Oct 23, 2026
New Oregon program makes free Naloxone available by mail
Friday, Oct 23, 2026
Two new measles cases in Clark County; school identified as exposure site
Thursday, Sep 24, 2026
Recreational use advisory issued for Powder Arm of Brownlee Reservoir
Monday, Sep 21, 2026
Oregon prepares Medicaid members for new federal rules, calls on community partners to help keep people covered
Saturday, Sep 19, 2026
Dexter, Merkley lead bipartisan legislation to protect wildland firefighters’ health
Friday, Sep 18, 2026
Back-to-school vaccines can help Central Oregon families stay healthy this fall
BEND, Ore. -- With the school year underway, Deschutes County Public Health is encouraging parents and caregivers to check their child’s vaccination record and make sure they are up to date on needed vaccines.
Thursday, Sep 17, 2026
A Bend hero: 15-year-old steps up, helps save a man's life
BEND, Ore. – You just never really know where a day is going to lead – or what role you might play in someone else’s life. Even helping save it.
Monday, Sep 14, 2026
Recreational use advisory downgraded to precaution for Agency Lake
Friday, Sep 11, 2026
Oregon workplace safety complaints rise amid record-breaking wildfire season
SALEM, Ore. -- Complaints to Oregon’s workplace safety and health agency have reached an all-time high since it introduced rules protecting employees from extreme heat and wildfire smoke four years ago.
Tuesday, Sep 8, 2026
OHA issues standing order for updated COVID-19 vaccines, enabling broad pharmacy access
PORTLAND, Ore.— The Oregon Health Authority has issued a standing order that will allow vaccine providers statewide to begin administering updated COVID-19 vaccines as soon as this weekend.
Saturday, Sep 5, 2026
Kaiser Permanente Mt. Talbert Medical Office is latest measles exposure location
Thursday, Sep 3, 2026
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, Randall Children's Hospital are latest measles exposure locations
Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026
Oregon attorney general 'stands up to federal attacks on family planning'
Friday, Aug 28, 2026
‘Friends for Life’ aims to prevent overdoses among Oregon youth, young adults
Friday, Aug 28, 2026
Canby Rodeo is latest measles exposure location
Thursday, Aug 27, 2026
OHSU researchers: Surprising triple-treatment clears HIV in newborn primates
Scientists, led by Oregon Health & Science University researchers, have discovered that combining three HIV therapies shortly after exposure can completely clear the virus in newborn nonhuman primates.
Sunday, Aug 16, 2026
Health officials share tips as wildfire smoke affects Central Oregon
Friday, Aug 14, 2026
Wildfire smoke, evacuation threats can take a toll on mental health
Friday, Aug 14, 2026
Oregon measles cases in 2026 already surpass peak measles year
SALEM, Ore. -- Oregon has officially surpassed the number of measles cases it had during its peak outbreak year two years ago.
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center is latest measles exposure location
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026
Emerald ash borer pops up in more places, including first detections in Beaverton, Salem and Rockcreek
Friday, Aug 7, 2026
OHA: Avoid contact with bats to reduce rabies exposure risk
Friday, Jul 31, 2026
Recreational use advisory issued for Odell Lake
Wednesday, Jul 29, 2026