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- Health Department News – March 2025
***Español a continuación*** This newsletter includes… Communicable Diseases Corner NEW: Second dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine Starting this month, eligible people can get an additional 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine dose. Everyone 65+ and those with weakened immune systems should get a second dose to stay protected against severe illness from COVID-19. Doctor’s offices and neighborhood pharmacies… Read more: Health Department News – March 2025 - We Want to Hear from You: Take the Health Department Communications Survey!
We want to share health information in a better way. This 15-minute survey will help us improve how we communicate with you. *** Nosotros queremos compartir información de salud de una mejor manera. Esta encuesta de 15 minutos nos ayudará a mejorar la forma cómo nos comunicamos con usted. - 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