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- 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 - Benton County WIC celebrates 50th anniversary of Oregon’s supplemental nutrition program
* Español a continuación * The Oregon Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program turns 50 this year, and Benton County WIC celebrated with a free community event on August 31 in honor of World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month. The Benton County World Breast/Chestfeeding Celebration event was aimed at promoting and supporting breast/chestfeeding, and highlighted Benton… Read more: Benton County WIC celebrates 50th anniversary of Oregon’s supplemental nutrition program - Benton County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program to host World Breast/Chestfeeding Celebration
* Español a continuación * The Benton County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program will celebrate 50 years of Oregon’s WIC special supplemental nutrition program at the Corvallis Community Center on Saturday, August 31 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Clients and families served by the program, community partners, and the public are all invited to attend the… Read more: Benton County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program to host World Breast/Chestfeeding Celebration - Health Department News – August 2024
***Español a continuación*** This newsletter includes… Benton County Welcomes Holland as Permanent Health Department Director We are excited to announce that April Holland is the new Director of the Benton County Health Department effective July 17, 2024. April has been a part of the County since December 2020 and has been serving as Interim Health… Read more: Health Department News – August 2024 - Benton County Health Department to host overdose awareness events
* Español a continuación * During Overdose Awareness Month, Benton County Health Department will hold free community events to increase education and awareness around drug overdose. The events coincide with International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), the world’s largest campaign to end overdose by raising awareness and reducing stigma. International Overdose Awareness Day occurs every year on August… Read more: Benton County Health Department to host overdose awareness events