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The Oregon Health Authority announced some changes to how COVID-19 vaccines are being given out this fall. Starting Sept...
09/24/2025

The Oregon Health Authority announced some changes to how COVID-19 vaccines are being given out this fall. Starting September 17, you can get the updated COVID vaccine without a prescription. This is change from earlier in the month, when you needed a prescription from your doctor to get the updated COVID vaccine. What does this mean for you?Anyone age six months or older who would like the COVID vaccine can get one....

The Oregon Health Authority announced some changes to how COVID-19 vaccines are being given out this fall. Starting September 17, you can get the updated COVID vaccine without a prescription. This …

09/16/2025

In light of recent SNAP/EBT card fraud that many Malheur County residents have fallen victim to, Oregon Food Bank Southeast Oregon Services is working with local organizations and businesses to ensure that food is still available for those who need it.

Thanks to emergency support from the Roundhouse Foundation, Oregon Food Bank is able to supply local food pantries with additional food to help meet anticipated increased needs.
To find free food near you, visit OregonFoodFinder.org 🍎🥦

Oasis House in Ontario is offering to-go meals Monday through Friday during the month of September to help area households whose SNAP benefits were stolen.

In addition to SNAP, you may be eligible for other food assistance programs such as WIC, Double up Food Bucks, Frontier Veggie Rx, and more. Check out this Food & Nutrition Resource Guide for more information: https://malheurhealth.wordpress.com/services-2/foodresources/

Oregon Department of Human Services recommends 3 things you can do TODAY to protect yourself and your family from SNAP fraud:
❄️ FREEZE the card between uses
🚫 BLOCK out of state and online purchases
🔃 Regularly check your EBT account

Visit www.EBTEdge.com to take these actions now.

If your benefits were stolen, be sure to report it immediately. Cancel your card and order a new one using the numbers below:

📅 Weekdays: 855-328-6715
📅 Weekends: 888-997-4447

Everyone in Malheur County deserves enough food to eat. We are hosting a food drive for our neighbors during Hunger Acti...
09/09/2025

Everyone in Malheur County deserves enough food to eat. We are hosting a food drive for our neighbors during Hunger Action Month. You can donate food at the Health Department, 1108 SW 4th St, Ontario:

Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 5pm
Through September 30

We are taking any unexpired, non-perishable food, such as:

- Oatmeal
- Cereal
- Peanut butter
- Bags of dry beans, pasta, rice
- Canned tuna, tomatoes, tomato sauce, fruit, beans, vegetables, etc.
- Jars of salsa, pasta sauce, etc.

Recently, food pantries throughout Southeast Oregon have been seeing record numbers of people seeking food assistance. The Oregon Food Bank reports that in Malheur County alone, 13% of households e…

09/08/2025

ONTARIO — A local homeless lady named Michelle gets about $269 per month in benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, but this month she lost her benefits due to

09/01/2025

September 1-4th spray schedule

West Nile virus has been found in mosquitos in Annex and five miles north of Vale.If you have symptoms of a West Nile vi...
08/25/2025

West Nile virus has been found in mosquitos in Annex and five miles north of Vale.

If you have symptoms of a West Nile virus infection, contact your doctor.

Se ha detectado el virus del Nilo Occidental en mosquitos en Annex y a cinco millas al norte de Vale.

Si presenta síntomas de infección por el virus del Nilo Occidental, póngase en contacto con su médico.

August 25, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE West Nile Virus Found in Two More Mosquito Pools in Malheur County, Bringing the Total to Eight for 2025  West Nile virus (WNv) has been detected in mosqu…

Recomendamos que los adolescentes se vacunen con la vacuna Tdap. Protege contra tres infecciones graves causadas por dif...
08/22/2025

Recomendamos que los adolescentes se vacunen con la vacuna Tdap. Protege contra tres infecciones graves causadas por diferentes bacterias.

We recommend teens get a Tdap booster vaccine. It protects against three serious infections caused by different bacteria...
08/22/2025

We recommend teens get a Tdap booster vaccine. It protects against three serious infections caused by different bacteria.

More Information about the issues around Medicaid personal health data you may have seen in the news...
08/12/2025

More Information about the issues around Medicaid personal health data you may have seen in the news...

On July 29, 2025, The Oregon Department of Health and Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority made an announcement to share more information and answer questions about Medicaid patients& #821…

There's an Extreme Heat Watch for tomorrow.Hay una alerta por calor extremo para mañana.Stay safe outdoors.Manténgase se...
08/12/2025

There's an Extreme Heat Watch for tomorrow.
Hay una alerta por calor extremo para mañana.

Stay safe outdoors.
Manténgase seguro al aire libre.

Today at 6 pm MT! Join WIC for on Instagram Live to celebrate National Breastfeeding Month. You’ll hear from a WIC mom a...
08/06/2025

Today at 6 pm MT!

Join WIC for on Instagram Live to celebrate National Breastfeeding Month.

You’ll hear from a WIC mom about her experience, plus our lactation experts will share how WIC can provide resources such as breast pumps, one-on-one support, nutritious foods, and more.

Join on Instagram channel

Three more West Nile virus pools reports in Malheur County. Read more on our website:
08/05/2025

Three more West Nile virus pools reports in Malheur County. Read more on our website:

For Immediate ReleaseWest Nile virus (WNv) has been detected in mosquitoes at a testing site in Malheur Countyaccording to Malheur County Vector Control. The samples were collected from Vale and be…

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