North Central Public Health District

03/20/2026

It's Poison Prevention Week: Everyday items can be poisonous. Items like detergent pods, cleaners, mouthwash, soap, or medicines should never be left out.
💊Always close lids and caps tightly.
🔒Keep products stored up, away, out of sight, and preferably in a locked box or cabinet.
💯Use child-resistant containers whenever possible, but remember nothing is 100% childproof.

If anyone swallows a product or gets it on their skin or in their eyes, call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. It’s fast and free to call!

03/19/2026

Small, healthful habits can give you super strength throughout your day and your life!

This and beyond, discover how to level up your nutrition routine: sm.eatright.org/forlife

Take our poll: What's your favorite fruit or veggie?!
poll.app.do/favorite-fruit-veggie

03/19/2026

How do you know if you should call Poison Help or 911? Call 911 when someone is having trouble breathing, is unresponsive, or is having a seizure.

For all other poisoning symptoms, call the Poison Help line to connect with an expert! The Poison Help line is fast, free, and available 24/7, 365 days a year. You never know when you might need it.

03/18/2026

It’s National Poison Prevention Week!
When the unexpected happens, Poison Help (1-800-222-1222) is here for you. Poison Centers are open 24/7, 365 days a year for questions and emergencies, with fast, free, confidential, and expert advice.
Follow to learn how your local poison center can help you!
Have a story about a time you called the Poison Help line? Share it in the comments.

03/06/2026

March is National Nutrition Month! We want to know: what's your favorite fruit or veggie?! 🍎🥝🍇🥕🥦

Click the image to voice your opinion!

02/24/2026

02/24/2026

Measles is here in Oregon and spreading in the United States.

Measles is more than a rash. It’s a very contagious disease that can lead to serious health problems, especially for babies, young children and those who are immunocompromised.

The best protection against measles is the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine.

Read our blog to learn more: https://ow.ly/K1zc50YkzqY

02/19/2026

El nivel de riesgo respiratorio en nuestra comunidad es alto en este momento. Si siente que todos a su alrededor han estado enfermos últimamente, tiene razón. 🤧🤒

Le recomendamos usar mascarilla en lugares públicos concurridos, planificar reuniones virtuales en lugar de en persona y vacunarse contra la COVID-19, la gripe y el RSV aún no lo ha hecho.😷
Para más información, visite ncphd.org.
🏠Como siempre, quédese en casa si está enfermo y lávese las manos con frecuencia. 🧼 . .
The respiratory risk rating in the Gorge is high right now. If you feel like everyone around you has been sick lately, you’re right. 🤧🤒

You can wear a mask in crowded public places, plan virtual meetings instead of in person, and you might want to get the covid, flu, and RSV vaccines if you haven’t already.😷

For more information, go to ncphd.org.
🏠Stay at home if you’re sick
🧼Wash your hands often.

02/19/2026

The respiratory risk rating in the Gorge is high right now. If you feel like everyone around you has been sick lately, you’re right. 🤧🤒

You can wear a mask in crowded public places, plan virtual meetings instead of in person, and you might want to get the covid, flu, and RSV vaccines if you haven’t already.😷

For more information, go to ncphd.org.
🏠Stay at home if you’re sick
🧼Wash your hands often.
. .
El nivel de riesgo respiratorio en nuestra comunidad es alto en este momento. Si siente que todos a su alrededor han estado enfermos últimamente, tiene razón. 🤧🤒

Le recomendamos usar mascarilla en lugares públicos concurridos, planificar reuniones virtuales en lugar de en persona y vacunarse contra la COVID-19, la gripe y el RSV aún no lo ha hecho.😷
Para más información, visite ncphd.org.
🏠Como siempre, quédese en casa si está enfermo y lávese las manos con frecuencia. 🧼

02/19/2026

Tonight is the 2nd of 3 extended hours evenings! Feb. 18 and 20, we're open from 5 pm - 7 pm for all clinic services.

This is a great time to get your family’s school vaccines before Oregon’s Feb. 25 deadline.
Appointments are preferred, walk-ins will be seen, but there may be a wait.

The clinic’s regular hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5 pm, and closed for lunch from 12 pm to 1 pm.

02/15/2026

NCPHD Will Be Closed Monday, Feb. 16, for Presidents Day. We'll be open for regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 17. As a reminder, Oregon’s school exclusion day is coming up on Feb. 25. We will be offering extended clinic hours from 5 to 7 pm on February 18 and 20. All clinic services will be available. This is a great time to get your family’s school vaccines before Oregon’s Feb. 25 deadline. Appointments are preferred, walk-ins will be seen, but there may be a wait.

ncphd.org/psa/ncphd-will-be-closed-monday-feb-16-for-presidents-day