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- 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 - Health Department News – July 2024
***Español a continuación*** This newsletter includes… Extreme Heat Safety As temperatures continue to soar, it’s important to stay informed and prepared for extreme heat conditions. Check out this guide to keep yourself and your loved ones safe this summer. Visit a cooling center near you. Stay Safe Around Animals at County Fairs As people head… Read more: Health Department News – July 2024 - Excessive Heat Warning – Cooling Centers Available
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning from noon Thursday, July 4, to 11 p.m. Tuesday, July 9. - Health Department News – June 2024
***Español a continuación*** This newsletter includes… Staying Safe on or Near Cold Water As the weather warms, remember it doesn’t mean that the water is warm. Plunging into cold water of any temperature becomes dangerous if you aren’t prepared for what the sudden exposure can do to your body and brain. Warm temperatures can create… Read more: Health Department News – June 2024 - Children and Family Mental Health program hosts Open House
***Español a continuación*** Benton County remains on the forefront of proving services to those with mental health issues, and that includes residents of all ages. The County recently expanded the size of their facility and the services it provides at Benton County Children and Family Mental Health. An open house was held May 31 at the program’s… Read more: Children and Family Mental Health program hosts Open House