March 2, 2020

Oregon announces first, presumptive case of novel coronavirus

Novel Coronavirus Updates (COVID-19) February 28, 2020 Health officials continue investigating as they urge good hand hygiene, covering coughs, staying home if sick PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority has confirmed Oregon’s first, presumptive case of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, public health officials announced today. The case, an adult resident of Washington County, […]
June 11, 2019

Kroger Recalls Select Frozen Private Selection Berries for Possible Health Risk

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said today it is recalling Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (48 oz), Private Selection Frozen Triple Berry Medley (16 oz), and Private Selection Frozen Blackberries (16 oz) manufactured by Townsend Farms due to possible Hepatitis A contamination. No customer illnesses have been reported to […]
January 30, 2019

Measles Outbreak 2019

UPDATED: Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, 4:30 pm The Oregon Health Authority has confirmed a case of measles in a resident of Multnomah County that is linked to an outbreak in Clark County, WA. No additional cases have been identified in Oregon. Most Oregonians have been vaccinated against measles, and their […]
February 7, 2018

Influenza Update February 2018

Many of you are aware of the pediatric deaths from influenza in Oregon and across the country this year. As professionals who work to protect Oregon’s children, and for some of us as parents, we are saddened. Flu deaths are preventable. We continue to emphasize having children up to date […]