News & Stories for Oregonians
Eating disorders affect nearly 29 million people in the United States, with 95% being ages 12-25. Yet too many myths and not enough resources make it one of the least talked about and understood mental and physical health problems out there. For example, you may not know that: OHA’s Child and Family Behavioral Health division […]
In January 2023, then 65-year-old Clare Lewis was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. She’s a former physical therapist, a life-long athlete and has never been a smoker. A chest X-ray for a broken rib in 2019 showed crystal clear lungs. So why did she get so sick, and so fast? The evidence is pretty […]
CLICK HERE to find out if you’re up to date with COVID-19 vaccination. If you’re wondering when you should get the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine, you’re not alone. We’ve received many questions about this and wanted to provide some guidance. As always, if you have further questions regarding COVID-19 vaccines and your personal medical situation, contact […]
Available in Spanish Funding from Measure 110 has allowed Bay Area First Step, Inc., an organization offering substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services, to expand and improve how it works with clients. Located in Coos County, Bay Area First Step (BAFS) is entirely peer-run, providing person-centered outpatient treatment programs, recovery housing and recovery support services. […]
Available in Spanish If you’re 65 or older or experiencing homelessness, or you know people in Oregon who are, OHA needs your help. Please remind those you know that time is running out for people to protect their Oregon Health Plan (OHP) and other Medicaid benefits. Since April, OHP members have been sent letters about […]
If you’re having trouble paying your water, heating or cooling bills, you may be able to get your current and past due bills paid for. Water and sewer bills Oregon’s Low-Income Household Water Assistance (LIHWA) Program is accepting applications through Sept. 30. This temporary federal program was launched during the pandemic to help low-income households […]
Available in Spanish One of the most curious symptoms of COVID-19 is loss of smell. It can occur during the illness and linger for weeks, months or years. It can also crop up after the infection goes away. This makes loss of smell a common symptom of long COVID-19. Long COVID can affect vaccinated or […]
Updated August 4, 2025 Available in Spanish If you’re experiencing stress, grief, political anxiety, loneliness, chronic health problems, financial uncertainty or any stressors, it’s normal to feel low or unsure of how to get help. Mental health challenges, such as anxiety and depression, worsen under these conditions. Reaching out for help is a good first […]
Es posible que lo haya visto en las noticias, en redes sociales, en algún grupo de chat, o en la escuela de sus hijos: esta ha sido una temporada de altos casos de enfermedades por virus respiratorios. Con el COVID-19, el virus VRS e influenza, muchas personas han terminado enfermas o en hospitales. La oleada […]
Available in Spanish Since it was first identified in late October (in New York), Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 has rapidly outcompeted other Omicron subvariants and is believed to now represent more than 70% of cases in the northeast United States. XBB.1.5 comprised an estimated 27.6% of COVID-19 cases in the United States during the first week […]
