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Oregon Health Authority urges flu vaccines amid worst flu season in years
Oregon is seeing the worst flu activity since the Oregon Health Authority began tracking the virus 15 years ago, leading state health officials to encourage Oregonians to get their flu shots.
Oregon health officials warn of worst flu season in over a decade
The Oregon Health Authority said it is seeing its worst flu season since the agency began tracking the virus 15 years ago.The ...
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Multnomah County Health Department Welcomes Trio of New Leaders to Champion Public Health and Equity
The Multnomah County Health Department filled three leadership roles with a focus on public health and equity, hiring Kirsten ...
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Oregon still dealing with its worst flu season in at least 15 years – but it’s not too late to get vaccinated
The state’s 2024-2025 influenza season is the worst since Oregon Health Authority began tracking the virus 15 years ago, with ...
Oregon health advisory board member uses ‘they/them/turtle’ pronouns
Holt is one of roughly two dozen “consumers” on the OHA’s Consumer Advisory Council (OCAC), which is appointed by OHA ...
'They/Them/Turtle': Oregon mental health advisory board includes member who identifies as terrapin species
JD "Terrapin" Holt, who uses the pronouns "they/them" and "turtle," sits on the Oregon Health Authority's Consumer Advisory ...
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Oregon health Q&A: At age 77, how can I tell if I’m protected against measles?
A measles outbreak in Texas is raising concern.AP Photo/Julio Cortez), File Questions are answered by experts at the Oregon Health Authority ... available to the U.S. public in 1963, at which ...
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Nonprofit Oregon hospitals spent less on charity care, community benefits in 2023
the head of the Oregon Health Authority’s health policy and analytics division, said in a statement. “Their investments in programs like vaccine clinics, health education, and workforce ...