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JoCo County Commissioner’s Proposed Resolution: “In The Matter of Valuing Liberty”
This week’s Josephine County Commissioner’s Weekly Business Meeting includes a Resolution proposing county-wide opposition of “virus rationalized mandates.” Their resolution has been included as part of the consent calendar on page 21: http://co.josephine.or.us/Files/092921%20WBS.pdf We are asking all who oppose this resolution to provide public comment during the meeting. The meeting will be live-streamed via the […]
Emergency Rental Assistance Is Still Available!
If you have suffered income issues due to COVID, you may qualify for assistance with current and back rent The Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program helps eligible low-income households with their past-due rent and utilities. This program uses funds from the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which allocated a collective total of $280 million to […]
COVID Hospitalization Costs Add Up!
COVID Hospitalization Costs Add Up! FAIR Health is an independent nonprofit that collects data for and manages the nation’s largest database of privately billed health insurance claims and is entrusted with Medicare Parts A, B and D claims data for 2013 to the present. “We found the average charge per COVID-19 patient requiring a hospital […]
COVID report from Dr. Scott Nelson and other local doctors.
In case you missed this, Dr. Scott Nelson spoke at a Grants Pass Rotary meeting last week (August 12, 2021) and had dire predictions for our community relating to COVID surges. “We need to be prepared for an onslaught like we have never seen. It is not inconceivable that we will be like New York […]
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 […]
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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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