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Extreme Cold – Warming Centers are Available
As temperatures drop, make a plan to limit the amount of time you spend outdoors. * * * A medida que bajan las temperaturas, haga un plan para limitar la cantidad de tiempo que pasa al aire libre.
Recent Health News
- Health Department News – February 2026
* Español a continuación * This newsletter includes… Measles in Corvallis-Lewisburg wastewater In January, measles was detected in the Corvallis-Lewisburg area through wastewater monitoring. This means that there recently has been at least one person with the measles virus within the Corvallis-Lewisburg area. Currently, no confirmed measles cases have been reported in Benton County and… Read more: Health Department News – February 2026 - Measles detected in Corvallis wastewater
Local public health officials act quickly to monitor and contain spread of measles through community partnership and communication * Español a continuación * The Benton County Health Department (BCHD) was recently notified that measles has been detected in wastewater sampling in an area that includes Corvallis and Lewisburg, Oregon. This means that there is, or… Read more: Measles detected in Corvallis wastewater - Health Department News – January 2026
* Español a continuación * This newsletter includes… Communicable Diseases Corner: Measles in Linn & Clackamas Counties: What you should know Measles has been confirmed in Linn County, and now in Clackamas County as well. Currently, there are no known exposures in Benton County. Because we are closely connected to Linn County, with many people… Read more: Health Department News – January 2026 - Benton County winter weather shelters available
* Español a continuación * Low temperatures continue in the Willamette Valley this week with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 degrees or below. Warming Centers Daytime warming centers are available throughout Benton County. Warming centers are indoor heated facilities that are free for members of the public to access during designated hours. Many of… Read more: Benton County winter weather shelters available - From survival to service: Chris McFarland brings his personal experience to the Benton County ACT team
Benton County employee Chris McFarland’s path to public service was shaped by hardship, resilience and a deep understanding of what it means to live on the margins. - Health Department News – December 2025
* Español a continuación * This newsletter includes… Communicable Diseases Corner Oregon’s pertussis cases surpass 75-year record, get vaccinated! 1,475 pertussis (whooping cough) cases have been reported this year in Oregon as of December 10. This breaks the state’s all-time record of 1,420 set in 1950. The need for people to stay up to date… Read more: Health Department News – December 2025 - Benton County blood drive offers chance to win Super Bowl trip
* Español a continuación * Benton County Health Services will host a community blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, giving donors a chance to support lifesaving work and be entered to win a trip to the Super Bowl. The Red Cross blood bus will be parked at… Read more: Benton County blood drive offers chance to win Super Bowl trip - Benton County encourages people to celebrate holidays safely this winter, keep community safe from impaired driving
From gift giving and parades to holiday parties and winter travel, people can keep themselves and their community safe this season by planning ahead, because the greatest gift is getting home safe. * Español a continuación * The Benton County Health Department and local law enforcement partners are encouraging people to be mindful of how… Read more: Benton County encourages people to celebrate holidays safely this winter, keep community safe from impaired driving - Health Department News – November 2025
* Español a continuación * This newsletter includes… Food Corner Noodles for Neighbors – A Benton County Food Drive As the federal landscape continues to shift, we’d like to share a few updHelp us support our community! The Noodles for Neighbors food drive runs November 15–December 31. We’re collecting boxed pasta, canned pasta meals and… Read more: Health Department News – November 2025 - Health Department News – October 2025
* Español a continuación * This newsletter includes… Benton County Health Services (BCHS) update on federal changes As the federal landscape continues to shift, we’d like to share a few updates from Benton County Health Services (Benton County Health Department and the Community Health Centers of Benton & Linn Counties). Things are changing day by… Read more: Health Department News – October 2025