Henderson County (Dec 20, 2021) - The Henderson County Department of Public Health on Monday issued recommendations for practical precautions people can take to ensure a safe, healthy and happy holiday.
Warm Springs health official named to M. 110 oversight, accountability council
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) The Oregon Health Authority has announced the appointment of 21 members to serve on a new Oversight and Accountability Council to oversee the implementation of Measure 110, the Drug Treatment and Recovery Act that went into effect Monday.
The appointees represent a wide variety of communities and perspectives, in keeping with OHA’s mission to expand health equity in Oregon, the agency said.
“Out of nearly 200 applicants, we found 21 highly qualified, experienced individuals who truly represent the diverse populations who will benefit the most from the passing of this Act,” said OHA Director Pat Allen.
Oregon Health Authority awarded 988 State Planning Grant Grant helps Oregon plan for National Suicide Prevention Dialing Code
The Oregon Health Authority has received a planning grant to prepare Oregon for the launch of 988, a National Suicide Prevention emergency number that will go live on July 16, 2022, nationwide. The $135,000 grant will help Oregon with resources, training, technical assistance, and infrastructure needs to allow access to the new number by that date. The grant requires Oregon to begin its planning on Feb. 1, 2021.
Oregon received the grant on Jan. 25, 2021, through Vibrant Emotional Health, the nonprofit that administers the National Suicide Prevention hotline. Vibrant has awarded grants to 49 states and territories.