Lane County Public Health sends out Exclusion Day letters; hosts 2-day walk-in Exclusion Day Immunization Clinic

Lane County launches Fentanyl Aware campaign to address growing risk

Lane County Public Health today announced that due to sustained community transmission and a strained medical system, it is recommending all community members in Lane County mask up in indoor spaces.

Lane County Public Health is reporting the first presumed case of monkeypox virus infection in a person who lives in Lane County, identified by testing at the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory. The test sample has been sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for final confirmation. The patient is an adult and did not have a travel history to an area with known cases.

Lane County Suicide Prevention Program to Host Community Resilience Forum The Suicide Prevention Program at Lane County Public Health invites the public to attend a Community Resilience Forum on April 14, 2022, from 6:30-7:30 PM at the Hilyard Community Center in Eugene.

Lane County is opening a call center beginning March 10, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. to answer community questions regarding the Novel Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

One of the Lane County Public Health nurses answers frequently-asked questions about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in this brief video.

Lane County Public Health (LCPH) announced today the most recent measles outbreak has been declared over. Due to the highly contagious nature of measles (1 case can result in 16 additional cases in an unvaccinated population), a single case is cause for concern and can trigger an outbreak designation. Thanks to a coordinated effort from the Oregon Health Authority, LCPH, and community partners, that single case of measles in a Lane County resident did not spread further.

Testing has confirmed two new measles cases in Oregon, one of whom resides in Lane County. Both patients traveled on the same flight into Portland International Airport as a confirmed measles case on Saturday, October 12.

To mark the first ever Lane County Maternal Child Health (MCH) graduation ceremony on June 27th at Lively Park in Springfield, the program has released a report demonstrating its effectiveness at preventing a variety of negative health outcomes and social problems.

Last week, the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) granted Lane County Public Health initial accreditation status. To receive national initial accreditation through PHAB, a health department must undergo a rigorous, multi-faceted, peer-reviewed assessment process to ensure it meets or exceeds a set of public health quality standards and measures.

“I can come back from the hardships and help mothers in need,” said Lisa. Lisa's story originally appeared on nursefamilypartnership.org.

To mark National Mental Health Awareness Month, Lane County Public Health is encouraging all community members to take a moment each day to support their mental health with the Mind Your Mind campaign. The Mind Your Mind campaign was developed as a way to help encourage the people of Lane County to treat their mental health with same attention to preventative care as one would with their physical preventative care.

In recognition of National Public Health Week, Lane County Public Health and the Lane County Board of County Commissioners acting as the Board of Health will honor Maegan Quillan, RN, BSN and the Lane County School Nurses as the recipients of the annual Excellence in Public Health Awards during the Board of Health Meeting, Tuesday, April 16th.

In an effort to address some of the most pressing public health issues facing Lane County, Lane County Public Health in partnership with PeaceHealth is hosting a free community “fireside chat” with the 19th Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy, on Wednesday, March 6, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the Valley River Inn’s Willamette Ballroom. The event will begin with a conversation between a moderator and Dr. Murthy, followed by a question and answer portion with the audience.

Lane County Public Health sends out Exclusion Day letters; hosts 2-day walk-in Exclusion Day immunization clinic

Lane County Public Health (LCPH) urges community members to protect against measles. Numerous cases of measles in Southwest Washington have prompted Lane County Public Health to issue a health alert to health professionals, as well as the general public.

From January 1 to October 31, 2018, Lane County Public Health has investigated 228 confirmed and presumptive cases of pertussis (also known as whooping cough).

Public health modernization funds fuel new approaches to prevent, fight infectious disease outbreaks. The Oregon Legislature’s $5 million public health modernization investment is allowing counties to partner with each other and share staff resources so they can better prepare for and respond to communicable disease threats, a new report by the Oregon Health Authority found.

Lane County Public Health has reported a spike in hospital Emergency Department visits for heroin-related overdose. From September 21 to September 23, Lane County experienced 21 ED overdose visits – Lane County’s average for this timeframe is seven.

Lane County Public Health has released its first comprehensive suicide report. The report, “Suicide in Lane County 2000-2016: Trends, Risk Factors and Recommendations” details the circumstances of deaths by suicide to provide insight and recommendations for all Lane County residents on what they can do in their personal and professional lives to help prevent suicide in the community.

Lane County Public Health and the Lane County Veterans Services Office, in cooperation with local and national partners, are hosting a suicide awareness event for veterans, their families, and concerned others to learn about resources in our community.

Lane County Public Health is urging parents to stay up to date with their children’s immunizations. As students head back to the classroom, the risk of contracting and spreading a communicable disease is increased. By staying up to date on vaccinations, parents help prevent their children from becoming ill, as well as control the spread of disease throughout the community.

With air quality expected to decline this week, Lane County Public Health advises residents to take precautions.

Lane County Public Health is reminding community members to prepare for extreme heat. Temperatures are forecasted to reach the mid to high 90s this week, giving rise to unique heat-related illnesses.

Lane County Environmental Health restarts mosquito monitoring program in time for summer season.

The Lane County Pain Guidance & Safety Alliance is hosting an event to raise awareness about the impact of opioids in Lane County. The event, “Opioids in Lane County: What You Need to Know,” will be held this Thursday, May 17th at the Eugene Downtown Public Library from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Lane County Public Health Declares Pertussis Outbreak: Urges Everyone to Make Sure They Are Up-to-Date on Pertussis Vaccinations

In recognition of National Public Health Week, Lane County Public Health (LCPH) and the Lane County Board of County Commissioners acting as the Board of Health will honor CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets) and Ana Maria Dudley of the South Lane School District (SLSD) Family Resource Center as the recipients of the annual Excellence in Public Health Awards.

To help parents get their child’s immunizations up-to-date for this year’s Exclusion Day, Lane County Public Health’s (LCPH) Communicable Disease section will be hosting a 2-day immunization clinic, Tuesday, February 20 and Wednesday, February 21. Every year, Lane County Public Health officials review more than 50,000 records in order to make sure children’s immunizations are up-to-date. For those children whose immunization record is incomplete, a letter has been sent out to their parents asking them to schedule the required immunizations for their child.

The Oregon Immunization Program and Lane County Public Health are reminding parents that children will not be able to attend school or child care starting February 21—School Exclusion Day—if their records on file show missing immunizations.

Public Health to host a free screening and discussion of The Raising of America, Episodes 4 & 5, on January 9.

Vital Records fees are changing January 1, 2018.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a strong warning last week to consumers to stay away from the botanical product known as kratom, citing 36 deaths linked to products containing the substance. Since kratom has not been approved by the FDA for many of the uses it is being advertised for, and is available in Lane County without age restriction, Lane County Public Health (LCPH) is urging residents not to purchase or use kratom until the FDA has made a final determination regarding its safety.

The Environmental Health section of Lane County Public Health will present two webinars on Norovirus on November 29, 2017: one focused on school settings and the other on group living environments.

Lane County Public Health (LCPH) is urging community members to get the flu shot early in order to prevent as much influenza in our community as possible. During the 2016-2017 flu season, Lane County saw an alarming prevalence of flu throughout the county and, as a result, double-digit deaths attributed to influenza. Getting an annual flu vaccine, and getting it early in the season, is the first and best way to protect yourself, your family and your community from the flu.

Temperatures are forecast to be in the upper 90s over the holiday weekend and along with the high temperatures ,air quality is likely to dip back into the “unhealthy” category. Due to the combination of heat, smoke, and the fact that people all over Lane County will likely be heading outdoors, Lane County Public Health is advising community members to take special precautions in order to keep themselves and their families safe and healthy.

Temperatures are forecasted to surpass the century mark this week, giving rise to unique heat-related illnesses. Heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, sunburn and heat rash, happen when the body is not able to properly cool itself. While the body normally cools itself by sweating, during extreme heat this might not be enough. In these cases, a person’s body temperature rises faster than it can cool itself down. This can cause damage to the brain and other vital organs.

Tuesday, June 27, 2017 is National HIV Testing Day. HIV Alliance will be providing free, rapid HIV tests at two locations: Lane County Public Health in Eugene and RiverStone Clinic in Springfield. Support the Oregon's initiative to End HIV by learning your HIV status!

Food for Lane County invites all children and youth (18 and under) to eat lunch for free during the summer.

Warren and Luedtke selected to participate in leadership cohort and will receive grant to do transformative work in Lane County

You are invited to a screening and discussion of The Raising of America: Early Childhood and the Future of our Nation

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 is School Exclusion Day. On or by February 15, the school or facility needs to see proof of immunization, history of the disease, valid medical exemption(s), or valid non-medical exemption(s). Failure to provide the above by February 15 means the child cannot attend school.

For the third year in a row, the Mind Your Mind Project will launch a local campaign to promote mental wellness and National Mental Health Awareness Month.

Lane County Public Health today confirmed 11 outbreaks of influenza like illness have been reported within the last 30 days in Lane County, 6 of which have been within the last week. In this same time span in the County, 7 people have died due to influenza like illness, 4 in the last week.

December 1 is World AIDS Day. The state of Oregon has released a five-year plan to eliminate new HIV infections in the state. Local commemorations of the day include an event hosted by HIV Alliance.

Guidance on Lead in Drinking Water

The STD syphilis has increased exponentially in Lane County over the last ten years. There are now 41 cases in Lane County, spread nearly equally between men and women.