OR Health Authority

Oregon's overdose deaths have decreased over the past two years, according to provisional federal data and a new report released by OHA. For more information, read our new release: ow.ly/8wBX50Z0qlB

New Bend recovery center expands support for young adults in recovery. For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/aWZI50YZORA

Gresham college setting becomes latest measles exposure location. For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/BHfe50YKywX

OHA and Clackamas County public health officials have identified a new measles exposure location at a health setting in Oregon City and are urging people to talk to a health care provider about their risks if they believe they were exposed: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORHA/…

Measles exposure location confirmed at Centennial Middle School in southeast Portland. For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/88RQ50YIYQT

Measles exposure locations confirmed at Solar Nails, Pho Keizer in Keizer. For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/ycSW50YELCX

Measles exposure locations confirmed at Lark Café in West Linn and Pho. Com restaurant in Gresham. For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/o3pa50YCxMv

Measles exposure location confirmed at Providence Portland Medical Center emergency department waiting room. For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/8buX50YC1PI

WIC boosts shopping budgets for Oregon families, increases access to healthy foods statewide. For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/6l5M50YzQKP

In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, OHA is encouraging people in Oregon to talk with their health care providers about colorectal cancer screening and take steps to reduce their risk of the disease. To learn more, read our news release: ow.ly/lKkP50Yzrt4

Two new measles exposure locations have been identified, and OHA and Marion County public health officials are urging people to talk to a health care provider about their risks if they believe they were exposed. Read our news release: ow.ly/sYH850Yx3RL

As people in Oregon prepare for spring break travel and St. Patrick's Day celebrations, OHA is offering a few tips for making safe and healthy choices when it comes to alcohol use and transportation. For more information read our news release: ow.ly/kqlZ50Yvu8z

Another measles exposure location has been identified, and OHA and Multnomah County public health officials are urging people who believe they were exposed to talk to a health care provider about their risks. For more information, visit: ow.ly/xBK650YtzTB

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month – know the risks of sports betting and where to find help. For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/ZA2G50Ypfzw

OHA is urging riders to take safety precautions when using e-scooters and e-bicycles, as new data show a sharp increase in serious injuries associated with these “micromobility” or motorized devices.  For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/fXqU50YoTFt

OHA and Clackamas County officials have identified another measles exposure location and are recommending people who believe they were exposed to talk to a health care provider about their risks. For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/flUr50Yn63O

A new data tracking tool OHA launched today shows the five confirmed measles cases identified in the state since Jan. 1 likely represent only a portion of infections occurring statewide, public health officials say: ow.ly/5v8x50YirTF

The number of newborns vaccinated at birth against hepatitis B has fallen slightly over the past four years, according to the new Infant Hepatitis B Immunization Data dashboard launched by OHA. For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/KwY950YhNyt

With the annual deadline fast approaching for updating children’s vaccinations, OHA reminds parents and caregivers that their children may miss school or child care, if they are missing vaccinations. For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/bYaY50YfqtP

OHA has awarded $25 million in public health equity grants to 125 nonprofit organizations to support work on community-led and culturally and linguistically responsive programs. For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/9cNx50Ye8rN