Health & Medicine

A change in the weather has Lane County Public Health on alert. Part of their COVID-19 emergency response is reminding residents of the high risks associated with some autumn activities.

Lane County COVID-19 vax clinics are ramping up to accomodate people under deadline to get the shot. This as some vaccinators report experiencing rude, threatening treatment from angry workers.

To help navigate the process of getting vaccinated where you live, here’s a handy reference guide.

PeaceHealth has placed 420 caregivers on administrative leave because they remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.  

Over the weekend, Oregon surpassed 300,000 confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic, according to the Oregon Health Authority.

With the first day of school just around the corner, Lane County Public Health is doubling down on their messaging to parents: Get vaccinated.

Monoclonal antibody treatment is now available at Peacehealth Peace Harbor Medical Center in Florence. The treatment is for patients with COVID-19 who are at risk for severe complications.

Amid a surge in new COVID cases, a Pacific Northwest hospital system is at odds with its employee unions over a decision to dismiss hundreds of unvaccinated workers.

Residents in the South Willamette Valley are experiencing unhealthy air quality Friday and it’s expected to stick around through Saturday afternoon.

The State of Oregon has been approved to expand the Pandemic Food Assistance program. Nearly $591 million will be used to feed about 430-thousand children through October.

Local health officials have identified a number of COVID-19 outbreaks in Lane County. The cases include groups of youth and elders.

COVID-19 in pregnancy causes an increased risk of pre-term labor, Cesarean section and death. When the  vaccine first came out, pregnant people were advised against it. However, that has changed.

Lane County’s Board of Health has decided to extend a local Emergency Declaration through the end of the year. The decision will free up an additional $5 million to respond to the pandemic.

The Douglas County Sheriff says he won’t be enforcing Oregon’s mask mandate that goes into effect Aug. 27. The county has one of the highest rates of COVID-19 in the state.

Following Governor Kate Brown’s recent rule change requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for health care workers-- the Oregon Nurses Association says it’s all in.

Over the last few weeks, the volume of COVID-19 patients at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield has increased so quickly, medical staff have had to reconfigure physical spaces to treat them.

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Tuesday that face coverings will once again be required in crowded outdoor public spaces.

Increasing COVID-19 hospitalizations compelled Lane County Public Health to issue emergency guidance Saturday.