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04-11-2021 – COVID-19 Vaccination Q&A Forum
COVID-19 Vaccinations are becoming more widely available with the roll out of the The American Rescue Plan. However, there are many questions people still have relating to the vaccine. Join our Healthcare Caucus as they present a COVID-19 Vaccination Question and Answer Virtual Forum with guest speakers, Dr. Bruce Murray, Internal Medicine Specialist and Josephine […]
Help Is Here and It Feels So Good!
THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN HELP IS HERE AND IT FEELS SO GOOD! When President Biden took office, he promised the American people that help was on the way. Now, Biden and Democrats have delivered on that promise. Here are some highlights of what the American Rescue Plan means for you and fellow Oregonians: DIRECT PAYMENTS: This […]
Call To Action!
Support Senate Bill 755 To Fund The Drug Addiction Treatment & Recovery Act Guest contributor, Dr. Barbra Villona – Measure 110 was endorsed by labor unions, professional organizations, and advocacy groups including the Oregon Nurses Association, the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians, and the Oregon Chapter of the American College of Physicians, Unite Oregon, Latino Network, and […]
A letter from Congressman Peter DeFazio regarding the American Rescue Plan
I am proud that both the House and Senate have passed the American Rescue Plan and that President Biden signed this critical legislation into law on March 11. The American Rescue Plan is an ambitious and robust relief bill that will support the wellbeing of America’s families. It will ensure that the overwhelming majority of […]
Message from Senator Merkley about Free PPE for Small Businesses
We can’t lose hope during this turbulent time. We’re all tired of taking precautions for COVID, but we can’t give up — especially not after months and months of hard work and sacrifice. We have to keep going so we can get to the other side of this difficult chapter. Luckily, we have a few […]
Legislative Emergency Board Approves Funding
Here is a link to the latest from the Oregon Legislature approving funding for small businesses, community venues, workers not eligible for paid sick leave, those waiting for unemployment, and others. Also included is a graphic showing least risk to most risk activities. If you do not receive these newsletters, sign up for them in […]
July 1st-Masks Required in Indoor Public Spaces State-Wide
Governor Brown announces indoor face covering requirement is extended statewide Governor Kate Brown announced today that Oregonians statewide will be required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces, beginning this Wednesday July 1. The guidance applies to businesses and members of the public visiting indoor public spaces. Face covering requirements are already mandated in […]
ALERT: Finish Your OHP Application by July 2, or Wait Until July 6
If you’ve started an online application for health insurance under the Oregon Health Plan, you’ll need to complete your application by July 2, or wait until July 6 to start a new one. The Oregon Health Authority is updating its computer system, and all incomplete applications will be deleted after 4 p.m. on July 2. […]
Governor Brown’s Mask Order Impacts Phase 2 Counties Too!
As you may have heard, Governor Brown issued official guidance about face coverings in indoor public spaces for Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Marion, Polk, Hood River and Lincoln counties. That guidance also applies to counties that have entered Phase 2 regarding swimming pools (obviously not while swimming), indoor entertainment facilities, indoor venues, and indoor recreational sports […]
Wear Masks, Social Distance, Small Groups — OR…
Read about Union County where a large outbreak of COVID-19 cases is traced to a Pentecostal Church gathering. It’s not a hoax folks. https://www.oregonlive.com/coronavirus/2020/06/coronavirus-outbreak-linked-to-eastern-oregon-church-surpasses-200-cases.html
What is Contact Tracing
Resources
Resource Information:
- Oregon Department of Health
- Oregon Health Authority (sign up for email updates)
- Josephine County Information Page
- Merkley’s Resource Page
- Oregon State Legislature (sign up for email updates
- DeFazio’s Resource Page
About Masks:
- Gov. Brown’s announcement regarding masks
- CDC Guidelines
- Mask information
- Josephine County Masks and Gowns Now Facebook site
- General mask Facebook page
Calculate You Potential Covid Economic Relief Check
Food Pickup & Delivery:
- Fred Meyer Pickup & Delivery
- Walmart Pickup. Walmart is now accepting Oregon Trail for deliveries
- Rogue Valley COG via Food and Friends has meals that can be picked up. Laura O’Brien 541-423-1394 is the contact person for this service. They also have a need for volunteers.
- Rogue Valley Food System Resources — check out this guide
Restaurant Takeout — Support these — and don’t forget to add a tip!
For unmet needs:
- Aging &Disability Resource Connection, ADRV of Oregon 541-618-7572
Tips:
- If delivering groceries to others, place the packages on the stoop and avoid going into the house
- Arrange a method of payment before the groceries are delivered
- Sew masks for healthcare workers
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