North Central Public Health District

02/07/2026

School Exclusion Day is Wednesday, Feb. 25. NCPHD Open for Extended Hours Feb. 9, 18, and 20.

Oregon law requires all students in public and private schools, pre-schools, Head Start and certified childcare facilities have up-to-date immunizations (or an exemption) to remain in school. The date for exclusion this year is Wednesday, February 25.

On February 25, children will not be able to attend school or childcare if they are missing immunizations. North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) encourages families to get their children’s immunizations up to date as soon as possible. To help families, NCPHD is offering extended clinic hours from 5 to 7 pm on Feb. 9, 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.

NCPHD receives a large number of clients needing to be immunized the week of school exclusion. Clients are asked to call (541) 506-2600 to make an appointment, but walk-ins will be accommodated. No child will be turned away due to a parent’s inability to pay for required vaccines.

Read more here:

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02/06/2026

The current risk of getting COVID, flu, or RSV in the Gorge is high.
There is a lot of flu in our area right now.
This is a good time to:
😷Wear a mask when you are in public places.
💻Hold virtual meetings rather than in person ones.
👩‍⚕️Get flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines if you haven’t already.
🏠As always, stay home if you are sick, and wash your hands often.🧼

🧬COVID cases are currently at a normal level.
🌡️Flu risk is high right now. We're entering peak flu season.
🦠RSV is rising, as it usually does in winter, but it hasn't reached its peak yet.

Go to ncphd.org/resp-risk-rating for current risk levels and more information.

02/06/2026

The risk of getting COVID, flu, or RSV in the Gorge is high.
There is a lot of flu in our area right now.
This is a good time to:
😷Wear a mask when you are in public places.
💻Hold virtual meetings rather than in person ones.
👩‍⚕️Get flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines if you haven’t already.
🏠As always, stay home if you are sick, and wash your hands often.🧼

🧬COVID cases are currently at a normal level.
🌡️Flu risk is high right now. We're entering peak flu season.
🦠RSV is rising, as it usually does in winter, but it hasn't reached its peak yet.

01/31/2026

How old are you?

Depending on the year you were born, you may need an MMR shot to strengthen your protection against measles.

Measles cases are increasing in Oregon, and it's possible it will arrive here. Now is a good time to understand your risks.

The health department is here to help you:
⏰ Find out which vaccines you or your child is due for
❓ Get your questions answered
✅ Receive vaccinations without an appointment

Hood River County Health Department

01/31/2026

NCPHD Open for Extended Hours on Feb. 9, 18, and 20 for All Clinic Services

North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) will be offering extended clinic hours from 5 to 7 pm on February 9, 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. 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.

https://www.ncphd.org/psa/ncphd-open-for-extended-hours-on-feb-9-18-and-20-for-all-clinic-services

01/30/2026

The viral fashion of the 1980's spread fast. The measles virus spreads faster and can lead to severe health issues.

Measles has been confirmed in Linn and Clackamas counties. Wastewater sample testing has shown regular low levels of measles virus statewide.

A sample collected from the wastewater treatment facility in The Dalles on Jan. 15, 2026 tested positive for measles virus. There are currently no confirmed cases in Hood River, Wasco, or Sherman counties, but this means that at least one person with measles has been in the area recently.

🔴 Look for fever, cough, or rash, and call your healthcare clinic if you notice these signs of measles.
🔴 Know your vaccination status. Understand the risks of being unvaccinated.

If you don't have an established clinic or you want to receive vaccinations without an appointment, the health department is here to help.

Learn more about measles and the MMR vaccine at doh.wa.gov/measles

Hood River County Health Department

01/23/2026

It's cold in The Dalles this week and supplies are low throughout the community, so our blanket and coat drive is more important than ever. It's simple to donate. Just walk into Farmstand, NCPHD, La Michoacana, or Grocery Outlet and help us fill the blue bins! We'll be collecting items through February.
Go to ncphd.org/coatdrive for more information.

01/23/2026

01/18/2026

NCPHD Will Be Closed Monday, January 19, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
ncphd.org/psa/ncphd-closed-monday-january-19-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day . .
NCPHD estará cerrado el lunes 19 de enero, por el Día de Martin Luther King Jr.

01/16/2026

We're offering extended clinic hours 5-7 pm on February 9, 18 & 20!
Regular hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-5 pm (Closed for lunch 12 pm-1 pm)

All clinic services will be available, but this is a great time to get your kids' school vaccines before the Feb 25th deadline.

Appointments are preferred, walk-ins will be seen, but there may be a wait.

01/16/2026

01/15/2026

We've noticed an uptick in calls reporting phone outages in our area. If you find yourself in an emergency during a phone outage, there's still ways to get in touch with our 911 Dispatch Center. Follow these steps to stay connected:

1. Use Wi-Fi Calling: Connect to the nearest Wi-Fi network. Ensure "Wi-Fi Calling" is toggled ON in your phone's Settings (under Cellular or Network menus). Enable Wi-Fi Calling NOW before an outage happens!

2. Text-to-911: If a voice call won’t connect, send a text message to 911. Provide your exact location and the nature of your emergency immediately.

3. Find Wi-Fi: If you have no signal, move to a location with a working Wi-Fi hotspot to place your emergency call.

Note: Please do not call 911 to report service outages. Keep lines open for life-safety emergencies only.