Agenda for the Malheur County Health Equity Conference shared by Four Rivers Health Community.
If you are unable to register, you’re still welcome to attend and register at the door.
We hope to see you at the Malheur County Health Equity Reception tonight, Wednesday, September 27th, from 5-7 p.m., in the Japanese Garden at the Four Rivers Cultural Center! Hors D’oeuvres will be served. No cost to attendees.
Then join us tomorrow, Thursday, September 28th, for the Health Equity Conference, also at the Cultural Center, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
The Malheur County Health Equity Conference is an opportunity to connect and collaborate to advance community health and equity during a robust day focused on solutions and strengths. Registration, meals, and materials are FREE. All are welcome!
If you are unable to register, you’re still welcome to attend and register at the door.
This event is sponsored by Four Rivers Healthy Community; presented by the Malheur County Equity Stewards; in partnership with over a dozen community organizations championing health equity together. For more information, visit the Four Rivers Healthy Community website.
Beginning September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home.
Accessible COVID-19 test: https://special.usps.com/testkits/accessible
Need help placing an order for your at-home tests? Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
Before you throw out “expired” tests: Check FDA’s website to see if your COVID-19 tests’ expiration dates have been extended.
As we move into the fall, help protect yourself and your loved ones from respiratory illnesses, like the flu, COVID-19 and RSV. Our Immunization Coordinator, Angelica Resendiz, RN, recommends everyone ages 6 months and older receive the updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines.
The following is a list vaccine providers in Malheur County that may have COVID-19, RSV, and flu vaccines. Please call the numbers listed to learn more about what vaccine is available and whether appointments are needed.
Our health department clinic has COVID-19 and flu vaccines, including high-dose flu. We do not currently have RSV vaccine. Call 541-889-7279 for an appointment or plan to come to our COVID-19 and Flu vaccine event on October 13th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Four Rivers Cultural Center.
To learn more about current COVID-19 test positivity rates, hospitalizations, and effectiveness of new vaccine, visit the latest OHA newsletter.
SRT Malheur Express launches it’s Student Pass Program! Malheur County high school students can now receive a FREE transit pass good for unlimited use on the Ontario fixed route and the Ontario/Vale/Nyssa commuter route.
Contact SRT Malheur Express at 541-881-0000 if you would like to know more about our Student Pass Program.
Unase la Oregon Human Developement Corporation (OHDC) para un evento gratuito este Domingo, Septiembra 24th from 1:00 P.M.- 4:00 P.M. en Lions Park.
Para más eventos de la comunidad, vea a nuestro calendario aquí.
Join the Oregon Human Development Corporation (OHDC) and other community agencies at Lions Park for a FREE farmworker celebration event this Sunday, September 24th from 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Do you need an updated (2023-2024 season) COVID-19 booster or flu shot? Perhaps you’re ready for your first COVID-19 dose. Join us Friday, October 13th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Four Rivers Cultural Center (676 SW 5th Ave, Ontario) for a free, walk-in, flu and COVID-19 vaccine event. Bring your vaccine card and insurance card if you have it. No one will be turned away, if eligible for vaccine.
Everyone who receives a flu or COVID-19 vaccine will receive a $25 gift card per dose for Red Apple or Waremart. If you get both COVID-19 and flu vaccines, you will receive $50 in gift cards. Vaccine and gift cards available only as long as supplies last.
The CDC and local healthcare providers recommend everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine and an updated flu vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of illness this fall and winter.
Vaccination remains the best protection against COVID-19-related hospitalization and death. Vaccination also reduces your chance of suffering the effects of Long COVID, which can develop during or following acute infection and last for an extended duration. If you have not received a COVID-19 vaccine in the past 2 months, get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect yourself this fall and winter.
This is the first fall and winter virus season where vaccines are available for the three viruses responsible for most hospitalizations – COVID-19, RSV, and flu. RSV vaccine is not currently available at the Malheur County Health Department. Please call 211 or visit 211info to find a healthcare provider or pharmacy close to you.
Join us on Wednesday, October 18th from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Malheur County Health Department for our 2nd annual Open House. We are eager to welcome the public to tour our clinic and offices, meet our amazing staff, enter a raffle, and enjoy great food and music! Angelica’s Frutas Y Mas will be onsite and we are finalizing plans for a local DJ.
We are located next to the Argus Observer, across from the TVCC baseball fields, at 1108 SW 4th Street in Ontario. Please share the Open House flyer and Facebook event.
Peer Services at the Malheur County Health Department are part of Prime+, a free service available to anyone in Malheur County looking for help with their substance use.
Prime+ Peers are certified professionals, who have lived experience with substance use and the impact it has on a personal, familial, and community level.
We aim to meet people where they are at and connect people to care, resources and services before and after an overdose, infection, or other health issues related to substance use.
Our services are free and Certified Recovery Mentors are available 5 days per week (Monday through Friday, during business hours) to help people who use drugs (or have a history of use) get Naloxone, connect with community resources, sign up for health insurance, connect to medical care, treatment and counseling, and get Hepatitis C testing and treatment.
Walk-ins are welcome for syringe exchange during business hours at our clinic: 1108 SW 4th Street in Ontario.
You can also dispose of used sharps at four locations across Malheur County
We encourage participants, and patients to bring in their used sharps, in a safe container, so we can properly dispose of them here at the clinic. Check out our post on our bins here.
The Malheur County Health Department hosts two recovery support groups. SMART Recovery Meetings from 3-4 p.m. Mountain Time on Mondays and PeerZone from 3-4 p.m. on Wednesdays. Previously held at the Four Rivers Cultural Center, the meetings are now available in a private classroom at the Health Department at 1108 SW 4th Street in Ontario.
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