Marion County Health & Human Services

04/28/2026

Measles is spreading. If you have symptoms, go to the hospital immediately and call ahead to the emergency room.

Watch for these serious symptoms:

Trouble breathing or breathing faster than normal
Signs of severe dehydration (dizziness, urinating less than usual)
Confusion, decreased alertness, or severe weakness
For young children: blue color around the mouth, crying without tears, low energy, or loss of appetite

Calling the emergency room before you arrive helps protect your loved ones and healthcare workers.

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04/27/2026

ABV significa "alcohol por volumen" (grado de alcohól). Ciertas cervezas, vinos y licores tienen un ABV más elevado, lo que significa que una sola porción de estas bebidas cuenta como más de una unidad de bebida estándar.

Tomar conciencia implica llevar un registro de cuánto bebes, y eso comienza por saber qué cantidad de alcohol contiene tu vaso.

¿No estás seguro de cuántas unidades de bebida hay en tu vaso? Prueba la Calculadora del Tamaño de las Bebidas Alcohólicas: https://bit.ly/47l2Kkb

04/27/2026

ABV means alcohol by volume. Certain beers, wines and liquor have higher ABVs, which means one serving of them would count as more than one standard drink.

Awareness means keeping track how much you're drinking, and that starts with knowing how much alcohol is in your glass.

Not sure how many drinks are in your glass? Try the Alcohol Drink Size Calculator:
https://bit.ly/47l2Kkb

04/24/2026

More than 2,500 people in Oregon pass from alcohol-related causes every year, which is more than those from other drug-related deaths.

And you don’t have to drink a lot or at all to be affected by alcohol. Excessive drinking costs Oregon $4.8 billion per year, including lost earnings for workers and revenue for businesses, health care expenses, criminal justice costs, and car crashes. That’s $1,100 for every person in Oregon. http://www.rethinkthedrink.com/

04/24/2026

Más de 2,500 personas en Oregón fallecen cada año por causas relacionadas con el alcohol; una cifra superior a la de las muertes relacionadas con otras dr**as.

Además, no es necesario beber en exceso —ni beber en absoluto— para verse afectado por el alcohol. El consumo excesivo de alcohol le cuesta a Oregón 4,800 millones de dólares al año, cifra que incluye la pérdida de ingresos para los trabajadores y las empresas, gastos de atención médica, costos del sistema de justicia penal y accidentes automovilísticos. Esto equivale a 1,100 dólares por cada habitante de Oregón. http://www.es.rethinkthedrink.com/

04/23/2026

04/22/2026

Although alcohol may seem to take the edge off, it can actually make stress and anxiety worse. So how can we relax without drinking?

Release tension with grounding techniques like box breathing or gentle movement like walking or gardening. A simple wind-down routine before bed and staying connected with family or friends, even with a quick text, can support emotional well-being.

04/22/2026

Aunque el alcohol pueda parecer que alivia la tensión, en realidad puede empeorar el estrés y la ansiedad. Entonces, ¿cómo podemos relajarnos sin beber?

Libera la tensión con técnicas de anclaje, como la respiración cuadrada, o mediante movimientos suaves, como caminar o trabajar en el jardín. Una rutina sencilla para desconectar antes de dormir y mantenerte en contacto con familiares o amigos —aunque sea con un mensaje de texto rápido— puede contribuir a tu bienestar emocional.

04/21/2026

The Associated Students of Chemeketa have coordinated a free Get Yourself Tested event on Wednesday, April 22.

We’ll be there to provide free STD testing and education from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You do not need to be a Chemeketa Community College student to participate.

Event location:
Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Drive NE
Student Center (Building 2)
Salem, OR

04/20/2026

Treatment for alcohol use disorder varies based on a person’s needs. There are many choices today that make possible.

Visit samhsa.gov/find-help if you or someone you know is looking for help.

04/17/2026

To***co is one of the biggest causes of cancer. But together, we can change that.

The Oregon Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan (OCCCP) is a roadmap to help prevent cancer, improve care, and make sure everyone has a fair chance to be healthy. When you support the OCCCP, you help reduce tobacco-related harm and build healthier communities across Oregon.

Join the movement to reduce cancer in our state.💚
Learn more and get involved: https://bit.ly/4aXm1cc

04/17/2026

If you test positive for an , work with your medical provider to get treated.

Some STIs can be cured with the right medicine. All STIs are treatable. Make sure your treatment works by doing these things:

• Take all of the medication your provider gives you. Keep taking it even if you start feeling better or your symptoms go away.
• Do not share your medicine with anyone.
• Do not have s*x until you and your partner(s) have all completed treatment.

Your provider can talk with you about the best treatment for you.