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- Health Department News – February 2025
***Español a continuación*** This newsletter includes… Federal Funding Update from Benton County Health Services Dear partners and community members, We are closely monitoring changes at the federal level and any effects this may have on the services we provide to our community. Currently, there are no changes to our services. At Benton County, we are… Read more: Health Department News – February 2025 - Benton County Launches Deflection Program
* Español a continuación * Benton County launched its Deflection Program one day ahead of the planned start date, when the first person in Benton County was offered deflection on Dec. 31, 2024. The new program provides treatment and support services as an option to the court system for qualifying County residents cited for drug possession. Benton… Read more: Benton County Launches Deflection Program - Health Department News – January 2025
***Español a continuación*** This newsletter includes… NEW: No-cost Well Water Testing Program We are thrilled to announce a new program in partnership with Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service to offer domestic well testing at no cost to households in Benton County. The goal of the program is to test 200 domestic wells in Benton… Read more: Health Department News – January 2025 - Benton County and OSU Extension offer no-cost domestic well testing
* Español a continuación * Benton County Health Department is partnering with Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service to offer domestic well testing at no cost to households in Benton County. The goal of the partnership is to test up to 200 domestic wells in Benton County by June 30, 2025 through a well water safety program.… Read more: Benton County and OSU Extension offer no-cost domestic well testing - Health Department News – December 2024
***Español a continuación*** This newsletter includes… Sara Hartstein Named New Benton County Public Health Division Director We are excited to announce that Sara Harstein is the new Public Health Division Director of the Benton County Health Department. Since March 2023, Sara served as the interim Public Health Division Director and is now serving in this… Read more: Health Department News – December 2024 - 14 rehoused through Benton County’s Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool Program
* Español a continuación * Fourteen (14) households (individuals or families) have moved into housing through the Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP) since its inception in July 2024. The FHSP funds, locates, and secures housing with wraparound supports for people experiencing homelessness with the ultimate goal of reducing the frequency and duration of homelessness. Key components of… Read more: 14 rehoused through Benton County’s Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool Program - Health Department News – October 2024
***Español a continuación*** This newsletter includes… Free Training for Alcohol and Tobacco Retailers Alcohol and tobacco retailers play a role in preventing substance access and use by minors. We’re offering a free compliance training to support retailers of alcohol and tobacco products in Benton County in learning how to keep their business and the community… Read more: Health Department News – October 2024 - Benton County Health Department to host compliance training for retailers of alcohol and tobacco products
* Español a continuación * Benton County Health Department will conduct a free compliance training for employees and owners of local businesses selling alcohol and tobacco products. The training will take place on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Benton County Sunset Building in Corvallis at 4077 SW Research Way. Interested participants… Read more: Benton County Health Department to host compliance training for retailers of alcohol and tobacco products - Benton and Lane Counties encourage Duck and Beaver fans to celebrate safely for football season
* Español a continuación * We’re all on the same team when it comes to getting home safely College sports fans across Oregon are thrilled about the return of football season. With both Oregon State University and University of Oregon playing at home this weekend, the health departments for Benton and Lane counties are joining together to… Read more: Benton and Lane Counties encourage Duck and Beaver fans to celebrate safely for football season - Health Department News – September 2024
***Español a continuación*** This newsletter includes… National Preparedness Month: Plan Today, Ready Tomorrow September is National Preparedness Month, a time to raise awareness about preparing for disasters and emergencies before they happen. Have you made a plan with your loved ones for what to do in an emergency? Older adults, people with disabilities, young children,… Read more: Health Department News – September 2024