Oregon to Launch Explore Health this November
Explore Health will replace HealthCare.gov, improving access to financial assistance and quality health coverage. SALEM, Ore.--Oregon has received conditional approval...
Public Health
OHA urges people to limit smoke exposure as wildfire season intensifies
Health officials concerned about poor air quality, effects on sensitive populations as blazes rage across Oregon What you should know:...
Cyclosporiasis cases linked to national outbreak reported in Oregon
Federal health agencies say illnesses caused by contaminated lettuce PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is reporting two Oregon residents who...
Mosquito pool in Jackson County tests positive for West Nile virus
Disease’s detection in insects collected at Eagle Point trap is first of 2026 What you should know: Mosquitoes in Jackson County have tested positive for West Nile...
Recreational use advisory issued for Agency Lake July 1
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a recreational use health advisory today for Agency Lake due to the presence of...
Oregon introduces limited nutrition benefits for OHP members with complex health needs
New benefits will help improve health outcomes and reduce health care costs. Salem, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is introducing two new nutrition benefits for eligible Oregon...
Bat confirmed positive for rabies in Benton County
BENTON COUNTY, Ore.— Public health officials from the State of Oregon and the Benton County Health Department have confirmed that...
Health Advisory Issued for Nye Beach Due to High Bacteria Levels
NEWPORT, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued a public health advisory for Nye Beach in Lincoln County...
Benton County Health Officials Urge Families to Review School Vaccination Rates Ahead of New School Year
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Benton County Health Department is encouraging parents and caregivers to review their school's vaccination rates and ensure...
OHA updates guidance for youth outdoor activities during wildfire smoke, air pollution events
Changes reflect increasing evidence of smoke’s harm to children PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority is publishing updated guidance to help families...
As summer begins, OHA connects LGBTQIA2S+ youth, families with support across Oregon
Resources help young people stay connected, supported and safe when school-based services are less accessible PORTLAND, Ore. — As students...
Oregon Health Officials Monitoring Resident Exposed to Andes Virus After Cruise Ship Outbreak
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon health officials are monitoring a state resident who was potentially exposed to the Andes strain of...
ODHS shares update on SNAP work rule impacts as additional Oregonians remain at risk of losing food benefits
Salem, Ore. —Last month the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) warned that 6,948 people were at risk of having...
Recreational Use Advisory Issued for Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge Due to Harmful Algae Toxins
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued a recreational use health advisory for the Upper Klamath...
Vaccination rates for Oregon students reach new low; nonmedical exemptions at new high
State health officials are warning of growing risks of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks in Oregon schools as childhood vaccination rates continue...
Summer EBT is back to help feed Oregon children during summer break
The Oregon Summer Electronic Benefits (Summer EBT) program is returning in 2026 to help families buy groceries for school-aged children...
New Strategic Plan Aims to Improve Outcomes for Oregon Youth With Complex Needs
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s System of Care Advisory Council (SOCAC) has unveiled a new strategic plan designed to improve services...
Rabid Bat Confirmed in Douglas County, First Case Reported Locally Since 2021
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — A bat found in Douglas County has tested positive for rabies, marking the county’s first confirmed...
The Mental Health Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis
PORTLAND, Ore. (May 14, 2026): A cancer diagnosis affects far more than a person's physical health. For many patients and...
Oregon SNAP Recipients Will Be Required to Complete Interviews Beginning June 1
SALEM, Ore. — Beginning June 1, all households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in Oregon will be required...
New Bend Recovery Center Expands Support for Young Adults in Recovery
BEND, Ore. — Community leaders, state officials and local partners gathered in Bend to celebrate the opening of a new...
Oregon Overdose Deaths Declined in 2024 and 2025, State Reports
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon saw a decline in overdose deaths over the past two years, according to new provisional federal...
Oregon Agencies Begin Monitoring for Toxic Algae Blooms Ahead of Summer
PORTLAND, Ore. — As warmer weather approaches, state agencies are warning Oregonians to be cautious around lakes, rivers and reservoirs...
Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Issues Heat and Recreation Safety Warning Ahead of Unseasonably Warm Weekend
Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Issues Heat and Recreation Safety Warning Ahead of Unseasonably Warm Weekend MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — The...
Oregon Sees Significant Gains in Youth Tobacco Protection as Retail Violations Drop
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon is making notable progress in preventing youth access to tobacco products, with new data showing a...