Marion County Health & Human Services

Marion County Health & Human Services Marion County Health & Human Services offers a wide variety of services to people in Marion County. www.co.marion.or.us/HLT

Marion County Health Department offers a wide variety of services to people in Marion County. www.co.marion.or.us/HLT

Social Media Moderation Guidelines:
http://www.co.marion.or.us/Pages/moderationguidelines.aspx

*Multi-Language Post*📚✨ Reading Together is a Superpower! ✨📚Did you know that reading with your little ones helps build ...
12/14/2025

*Multi-Language Post*
📚✨ Reading Together is a Superpower! ✨📚

Did you know that reading with your little ones helps build language skills, sparks imagination, and strengthens your bond? 🥰 Plus, it’s a fun way to make everyday moments magical!

Through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, children under 5 can receive a FREE book in the mail each month, just for them! 🎁📖 It’s never too early to start fostering a love of reading.

WIC is here to support your family’s growth, learning, and healthy habits. Encourage your child’s imagination today, one story at a time! 💜

🌟 Learn more about signing up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library https://imaginationlibrary.com/oregon/


📚✨ ¡Leer juntos es un superpoder! ✨📚

¿Sabías que leer con tus pequeños ayuda a desarrollar habilidades lingüísticas, despierta la imaginación y fortalece el vínculo entre ustedes? 🥰 ¡Además, es una manera divertida de hacer mágicos los momentos cotidianos!

A través de la Biblioteca de la Imaginación de Dolly Parton, los niños menores de 5 años pueden recibir un libro GRATIS por correo cada mes, ¡solo para ellos! 🎁📖 Nunca es demasiado temprano para empezar a fomentar el amor por la lectura.

WIC está aquí para apoyar el crecimiento, el aprendizaje y los hábitos saludables de tu familia. ¡Anima la imaginación de tu hijo hoy, una historia a la vez! 💜

🌟 Aprende más sobre cómo inscribirte en la Biblioteca de la Imaginación de Dolly Parton: https://imaginationlibrary.com/oregon/

M**h and mental health are connected. So is our community.Using m**h can take a toll on your mental health, impact sleep...
12/13/2025

M**h and mental health are connected. So is our community.

Using m**h can take a toll on your mental health, impact sleep, mood, and anxiety, and even how you see and hear the world. Feeling on edge, hopeless, or not like yourself doesn't mean you're "weak" or "broken."

In Marion County, you don't have to go through it alone.

📞 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Support
• Marion County Behavioral Health Crisis Center: 503-585-4949
• 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (call or text)

If it's not an emergency but you're ready to talk about treatment, call Marion County Addiction Treatment Services at 503-576-4660 or visit mchealthy.net to learn more about outpatient and medication-assisted treatment options.

Help is here. Recovery is possible. You matter to this community.

*Multi-Language Post*🍲 Set It and Forget It with Your Crockpot!Busy days? Let your crockpot do the work! Perfect for fal...
12/12/2025

*Multi-Language Post*
🍲 Set It and Forget It with Your Crockpot!

Busy days? Let your crockpot do the work! Perfect for fall evenings and busy schedules to make meal time stress-free.

👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Tip: Kids can help add ingredients (with supervision!) a fun way to get them involved in cooking.

👉 Check out Food Hero Monthly featuring Slow Cooker Basics for tips, safety, and recipes:https://foodhero.org/sites/foodhero-prod/files/monthly-magazines/Slow%20Cooker%20ENG%20Monthly%2024%20%281%29.pdf

Want more recipes, tips, and support for your family? Connect with Marion County WIC at WIC.MCHEALTHY.NET we’re here to help your family thrive! 💚


🍲 ¡Ponlo en la olla de cocción lenta y olvídate!

¿Días ocupados? ¡Deja que tu olla de cocción lenta haga el trabajo! Perfecto para las noches de otoño y horarios ocupados, haciendo que la hora de la comida sea sin estrés.

👩‍👧‍👦 Consejo familiar: Los niños pueden ayudar a agregar los ingredientes (¡bajo supervisión!) una forma divertida de involucrarlos en la cocina.

👉 Consulta Food Hero Monthly, con lo básico de la olla de cocción lenta, para consejos, seguridad y recetas:
https://foodhero.org/sites/foodhero-prod/files/monthly-magazines/Slow%20Cooker%20SPAN%20Monthly%2024%20%281%29.pdf

¿Quieres más recetas, consejos y apoyo para tu familia? Conéctate con Marion County WIC en WIC.MCHEALTHY.NET 💚 ¡Estamos aquí para ayudar a tu familia a prosperar!

Whooping cough (pertussis) is on the rise in Oregon, with a record-high 1,475 cases reported.Pertussis can make anyone ...
12/11/2025

Whooping cough (pertussis) is on the rise in Oregon, with a record-high 1,475 cases reported.

Pertussis can make anyone very sick, but infants are at the greatest risk for hospitalization.

The best protection for you and your family is staying up to date on vaccines:

- Children: start at two months of age
- Preteens: booster around 11-12 years
- Adults: at least one Tdap dose if you've never had it

Call our Public Health Clinic at 503-588-5342 to schedule a vaccine appointment.

In the last year, more than 1 in 6 adolescents have gambled despite age restrictions. Gambling when a child is doesn’t...
12/11/2025

In the last year, more than 1 in 6 adolescents have gambled despite age restrictions. Gambling when a child is doesn’t just risk money – it risks their future.

This holiday season, keep your kids and grandkids safe from your medicines. Always put every medicine, vitamin and supp...
12/10/2025

This holiday season, keep your kids and grandkids safe from your medicines. Always put every medicine, vitamin and supplement up and away every time you use it. Learn more at www.UpandAway.org

Sharing info about the Oregon To***co Quit Line shows that you care. People who use quit lines are at least two to three...
12/10/2025

Sharing info about the Oregon To***co Quit Line shows that you care. People who use quit lines are at least two to three times more likely to become smoke-free.

Learn more about how to support family, friends and a at https://bit.ly/4nqyc6w

Stressed about holiday shopping? Try holiday swapping instead with Circular Salem and the City of Salem. 🎁✨Visit the Sal...
12/09/2025

Stressed about holiday shopping? Try holiday swapping instead with Circular Salem and the City of Salem. 🎁✨

Visit the Salem Library (585 Liberty St SE, Anderson Rooms A & B) this Thursday, December 11, from 2:30–6:00 p.m. for a free Holiday Gift Swap in partnership with Circular Salem.

🕝 2:30–4:00 p.m. – Drop-Off
Bring “regiftable,” non-food items that are in new or excellent condition — for any age group. We’ll also gladly accept wrapping supplies (paper, bags, bows, tags, etc.).

🛍️ 4:00–6:00 p.m. – Shop the Swap
Come “shop” for free gifts for your loved ones — no donation required to participate.

🎀 Gift Wrapping Stations
Wrap your treasures onsite or let a volunteer wrap them for you!

✅ Free event
✅ First come, first served

Skip the stress (and the spending) — and celebrate a more sustainable holiday season at the library! 💚📚

Translation from the City of Salem:
¿Se estresan las compras para las fiestas? ¡Mejor participe en un intercambio de regalos! En colaboración con Circular Salem, la biblioteca está organizando un intercambio de regalos feriados gratuitos.

2:30-4 p.m. Traiga artículos que se puedan regalar (que no sean alimentos) y que estén nuevos o en excelente estado. ¡Todas las edades son bienvenidas! También se agradecen los materiales para envolver regalos.

4-6 p.m. Visite el intercambio y elija regalos para sus seres queridos. No se requiere ninguna donación para llevar un regalo. Habrá estaciones de envoltura disponibles para envolver sus tesoros por sí mismo, ¡o un voluntario puede hacerlo por usted!

Este evento es gratuito. Por orden de llegada.

Binge drinking is a pattern of drinking that happens if a man has five or more drinks, or a woman has four or more drink...
12/09/2025

Binge drinking is a pattern of drinking that happens if a man has five or more drinks, or a woman has four or more drinks, within around two hours.

This type of excessive drinking can increase the risk of accidents, cancer and other long-term health harms. If you're looking for tools that can help you drink less during the holidays, check out our resources page. www.rethinkthedrink.com/resources

El consumo excesivo de alcohol se defi ne como el patrón de consumo que se da cuando un hombre consume cinco o más bebid...
12/09/2025

El consumo excesivo de alcohol se defi ne como el patrón de consumo que se da cuando un hombre consume cinco o más bebidas, o una mujer cuatro o más, en un lapso de aproximadamente dos horas.

Este tipo de consumo excesivo de alcohol puede aumentar el riesgo de accidentes, cáncer y otros problemas de salud a largo plazo. Si buscas herramientas que te ayuden a beber menos durante las fi estas, consulta nuestra página de recursos. www.es.rethinkthedrink.com/recursos

**Multi-language Post**💡 Be Prepared for Power Outages. 🐧 Prepare for power outages with Pedro the Penguin! A power ou...
12/08/2025

**Multi-language Post**

💡 Be Prepared for Power Outages.

🐧 Prepare for power outages with Pedro the Penguin! A power outage can occur with little warning, especially during heavy rain, snow and ice storms. Pedro leads elementary age kids in activities and stories to learn about what to do when the power goes out. Visit www.redcross.org/pedro for the full list of resources for kids.

❄️ Learn more about preparing for winter storms at https://www.redcross.org/winter

💡 Prepárate para los cortes de electricidad.

🐧¡Prepárate con Pedro el Pingüino! Un corte de electricidad puede ocurrir sin mucho aviso, especialmente durante tormentas de nieve o hielo.
Pedro guía a los niños de primaria con actividades e historias para aprender qué hacer cuando se va la luz. Visita www.redcross.org/pedro para ver todos los recursos para niños.

❄️ Aprende más sobre cómo prepararte para las tormentas de invierno en:
https://www.redcross.org/winter

*Multi-Language Post*Squash Season is Here! 🍂From butternut to acorn, fall squash is packed with vitamins A & C, fiber, ...
12/08/2025

*Multi-Language Post*
Squash Season is Here! 🍂

From butternut to acorn, fall squash is packed with vitamins A & C, fiber, and antioxidants, helping keep your family healthy through the colder months. 🍁 Warm up your table with this simple, family-approved Maple Squash Bake from WICHealth.org a simple, way to enjoy the flavors of fall.

👉 Check out the recipe here: https://www.wichealth.org/Member/HealthEKitchen/Recipe?resourceId=6991

💡 WIC Tip: Winter squash is incredibly versatile — roast it, mash it, or add it to soups and stews. Many varieties are WIC-approved, so grab your favorite and get cooking!

Want more recipes, tips, and support for your family? Connect with Marion County WIC at WIC.MCHEALTHY.NET we’re here to help your family thrive! 💚


¡Llegó la temporada de calabazas! 🍂

Desde la butternut hasta la bellota, las calabazas de otoño están llenas de vitaminas A y C, fibra y antioxidantes, ayudando a mantener a tu familia saludable durante los meses más fríos. 🍁 Calienta tu mesa con esta sencilla y deliciosa Cazuela de Calabaza con Maple aprobada por la familia, de WICHealth.org, una manera fácil de disfrutar los sabores del otoño.

👉 Mira la receta aquí: https://www.wichealth.org/Member/HealthEKitchen/Recipe?resourceId=6991

💡 Consejo WIC: La calabaza de invierno es increíblemente versátil: puedes asarla, hacer puré o agregarla a sopas y guisos. Muchas variedades son aprobadas por WIC, ¡así que elige tu favorita y a cocinar!

¿Quieres más recetas, consejos y apoyo para tu familia? Conéctate con WIC del Condado de Marion en WIC.MCHEALTHY.NET. ¡Estamos aquí para ayudarte a que tu familia prospere! 💚

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