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Hard work and community impact led the response in the Jackson County FEMA effort

Posted on by ohacovidblogger

Since April of this year, the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Unit (CRRU), FEMA, the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Jackson County Health and Human Services, Jackson County Emergency Management and many more partners joined together in an effort to accelerate vaccination for historically underserved communities at high risk of infection in Jackson County. June 15 was the last day of the Jackson County Vaccination Equity Center at […]

COVID-19 vaccine toolkit now available for people with disabilities

Posted on by ohacovidblogger

A COVID-19 vaccine toolkit for people with disabilities is now available on the OHA Community Resources web page.   The toolkit includes new Frequently Asked Questions with information specific to people with disabilities. Common questions include medication interaction, what to do about accessibility issues at clinics, immunocompromising health conditions and much more.  Also included are two social stories, which are visual versions of important information, ASL videos, […]

From the archive: Long-term care residents and staff receive COVID-19 vaccine

Posted on by oregongov

On Dec. 21, 2020, long-term care residents and staff began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations under a statewide rollout plan that prioritizes Oregonians the pandemic disproportionally impacts. Older adults and people with underlying health conditions are more likely to suffer life-threatening health consequences if they contract the virus. Given that the virus is so contagious, the risks […]

Oregon Health Plan members may qualify for transportation to vaccine clinics

Posted on by oregongov

Are you enrolled in Oregon Health Plan and eligible for a vaccine? You may qualify for transportation to vaccine clinics.After getting an appointment for vaccination, you may be wondering how to get to the clinic. If you are enrolled in Oregon Health Plan (OHP) either with a Coordinated Care Organization (CCO), managed-care plan or under […]