Douglas Public Health Network

11/26/2025

Calapooia Rural Fire District Residents - Please join us, DFPA, and Oregon State Fire Marshal this Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10am-12pm at the Calapooia Fire Station (1120 OR-138, Sutherlin, OR 97479) for a Wildland Fire Prevention and Home Defensible Space event. OSFM's Kelsey Hunter, a Fire Risk Reduction Specialist will be onsite for a presentation starting at 10am and will be able to answer any questions.

For Questions, please contact Kelsey Hunter, Fire Risk Reduction Specialist at 503-779-4221 or at Kelsey.Hunter@OSFM.Oregon.gov

11/26/2025

11/26/2025

Este día festivo, queremos recordarles a los cocineros de la familia a mantener a sus familiares, amigos e invitados a salvo de los gérmenes transmitidos por los alimentos. Recuerde estos cuatro pasos para la seguridad de los alimentos: limpiar, separar, cocinar y enfriar.

Para obtener más consejos para preparar comidas, visite https://ow.ly/JKxK50XxT1r

11/26/2025

Families and friends can stay safe from foodborne germs by practicing four simple steps this holiday: Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill.

For more information, visit OHA’s Food Safety web page: https://ow.ly/eahw50XxSYA

11/21/2025

Make sure your turkey is delicious this Thanksgiving...not dangerous!
Choose a smaller turkey, 8-1 0 lbs
Use water to first determine the amount of oil so you don't overfill
Completely thaw and pat dry your turkey before frying
Place your fryer outside, away from structures and on level ground
Cover skin to protect from hot oil and use gloves or pot holders
Keep a fire extinguisher near by and keep children and pets away from the fryer

11/21/2025

? Plugging portable space heaters into extension cords or power strips creates a fire hazard. To prevent home fires, plug space heaters directly into wall outlets and turn them off when leaving the room or going to bed.

11/20/2025

Be ready for winter travel by stocking up on essentials for your car! Build your emergency kit with these items:
- Warmth: blankets & hand warmers
- Communication: phone charger & power bank
- First aid: kit & meds
- Food: granola bars & water
- Tools: ice scraper & tire chains

11/20/2025

As a special add on to last week’s Food as Medicine, Part 3, we welcomed UCAN, The Reedsport Collective and Food Pantry, and Douglas County Senior Services to share about Food Resources in Douglas County. If you were unable to attend, you can find their panel discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx44dQxShIg or visit their websites for more information
UCAN: https://www.ucancap.org/
The Reedsport Collective: https://thereedsportcollective.org/
Douglas County Senior Services: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/452/Senior-Services

Original Webinar: November 2025Hear from three local leaders working on the front lines of food access in Douglas County.Panelists include:• Susan Martin, Ex...

11/19/2025

The Umpqua Valley Food Rally is coming!
Join Aviva Health, UCAN, and FISH Food Pantry on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for a one-day giving event to help ensure families across Douglas County have food for the holidays.

📍 Aviva Health Parking Lot – Jerry Bruce Community Campus
🚗 Fast and easy drive-thru drop-off
🥫 Food and monetary donations accepted
❤️ All donations support food pantries countywide

With holiday demand rising and many households still recovering from recent SNAP disruptions, our local food pantries need community support more than ever.

In Douglas County, neighbors take care of neighbors — and together we can make sure no family goes without food this holiday season.

MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BRMGSC98f/