News & Stories for Oregonians
Cuando alguien que lucha contra el consumo de drogas pide ayuda, existe la posibilidad de que nunca la reciba si no cuenta con vivienda. A menudo existen lista de espera para recibir servicios de tratamiento residencial y, cuando se abre un espacio, es posible que la persona haya cambiado de opinión, haya desaparecido sin información […]
When someone struggling with drug use reaches out for help, there’s a chance they’ll never get that help if they are unhoused. Often there are waiting lists for residential treatment services, and by the time a space opens up, the person may have changed their mind, disappeared with no contact information, or died. “This population […]
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 […]
On March 3, OHA recorded more than 1 million vaccines administered to Oregonians. There were 22,346 doses recorded on March 2, bringing the total number of doses administered in the state to 1,019,767. The first dose was administered on Dec. 14, 2020, less than three months ago. By March 3, approximately one in five Oregonians […]
