Health

Donations to St. Charles for Nurses and Healthcare Week 2023

In celebration of 2023 Nurse’s Week and Health Care Week, May 6-13th, St. Charles is taking the opportunity to recognize our caregivers and how they support patients, their community and each other. A committee of caregivers from across the organization is assembling gift baskets to be filled with local contributions. St. Charles is asking for your help by contributing an item, service, or full gift basket. Donations are needed by Monday, May 1.

Tips for Protecting Your Health from Wildfire Smoke

Fire season is beginning across Oregon. In Central Oregon, we live in an ecosystem that is adapted to fire. This means that there will be periods of time when the air is smoky. During fire season, there are things you can do to protect your health from smoke exposure....

Central Oregon Community Health Survey

Central Oregon has launched its very first community health survey. It is open to anyone who calls Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, and the northern part of Klamath (north of Highway 138) counties home. The survey asks for the respondent's opinions on a variety of...

FDA Authorizes Second Booster Dose of Two COVID-19 Vaccines for Older and Immunocompromised Individuals

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a second booster dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for older people and certain immunocompromised individuals. The FDA previously authorized a single booster dose for certain...

CDC Guidelines for COVID-19 Isolation vs. Quarantine

What to Do if You or an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19—CDC Guidelines for Isolation and Quarantine Quarantine vs. Isolation You quarantine when you might have been exposed to the virus and may or may not have been infected. You isolate when you are sick...

No-Cost Rapid PCR COVID-19 Testing Now in Bend

Just in time for holiday travel, a second location offering no-cost rapid PCR COVID-19 testing is now open in Deschutes County.

Free Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic for Anyone 5 or Older Beginning Nov. 30

Deschutes County Health Services is partnering with Oregon Health Authority to offer free drive-thru COVID-19 vaccines for anyone 5 or older beginning Tuesday, Nov. 30 at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond. The vaccine clinic will be open Monday...

Pfizer Booster Dose Vaccinations Now Available in Central Oregon

Pfizer booster dose vaccinations are now available for eligible individuals at many locations across Central Oregon. The easiest and fastest way to get a booster dose is to schedule an appointment at a pharmacy through www.vaccines.gov or by calling your primary...

Mosaic Now Offering Free COVID-19 Vaccines to Community

Bend, Oregon — Mosaic Medical, a nonprofit community health center serving Central Oregon, is now offering free COVID-19 vaccines to all community members. All Central Oregonians (Mosaic patients and non-patients) age 12 and older are eligible to walk-in or schedule...

Governor Brown Sets Vaccination Targets for Oregon to Begin to More Fully Reopen Economy

Most restrictions to be lifted statewide when 70% of Oregonians 16 and older receive first dose. Deschutes County is at 61% as of May 13.

Schedule Your COVID-19 Vaccine Today

No more waiting for pre-registration links — schedule your COVID-19 vaccine appointment right now at www.centraloregoncovidvaccine.com. Just pick an appointment time that is convenient for you.

Deschutes County Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility

As of March 31, Deschutes County has expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to individuals in Phase 1B, Group 7. Vaccine appointments will be scheduled using the Central Oregon vaccine pre-registration system at www.centraloregoncovidvaccine.com. Phase 1B, Group...

COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available This Week!

Pre-register today! Deschutes County and St. Charles Health System have more than 3,000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments for eligible residents available for this week. Don’t miss your chance to schedule an appointment. Sign up today! It’s a great idea to pre-register...

Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Bend on March 31

Pre-register online Deschutes County Health Services is partnering with Oregon Health Authority to offer a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, in Downtown Bend at Bend-La Pine Schools Education Center. This testing...

COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility

Do you want to receive an email when you’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine? You can fill out the Deschutes County vaccine interest form at vaccine.deschutes.org.

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