Lincoln County Health and Human Services

Housing & Homelessness

Renovated overnight shelter opens in Newport, while Lincoln City location has to close temporarily

Rachael McDonald

Newport’s Community Shelter and Resource Center has re-opened after renovations.
Health & Medicine

Wastewater testing shows potentially high presence of COVID-19 in Lincoln County

Chris M Lehman

Public health officials in Lincoln County say testing of municipal wastewater there shows a high level of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Health & Medicine

Lincoln County Provides Opioid Overdose Rescue Kits To Public

Tiffany Eckert

Opioid overdose is a deadly risk for anyone using or misusing the drug. With that in mind, Lincoln County Health and Human Services has partnered with the…
Health & Medicine

Confirmed Cases Of Pertussis Found In Lincoln County

Amy Brenneman

Lincoln County Health and Human Services has confirmed several cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in the area.These cases are likely found in people…
Health & Medicine

Newport Seeks Public Input on Fluoridating Water

Newport is considering adding fluoride to the city water system. The City Council is seeking public input.Newport began adding fluoride to their water in…