COVID-19

The COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Oregon the week of December 15. At this time, the vaccine is being selectively given  to health care workers, long term care facilities, staff and residents. [...]

You may have heard that contact tracers are critical in Oregon’s ability to stay open during COVID-19. But what is contact tracing, and how do you know if you are being contacted by a real [...]

Pregnant women are at greater risk of getting respiratory, which can be dangerous for the mother and child. This is why it is especially important for pregnant women to be mindful about reducing [...]

While COVID-19 is very serious and potentially deadly for people in high-risk categories – the elderly and those with underlying health conditions – most people will recover at home. This means [...]

Everyone should be vigilant in protecting themselves and others from COVID-19. But did you know that people with asthma have a higher risk of getting very sick if they contract coronavirus? The [...]

As Oregonians await reopening and a return to normalcy, many of us are experiencing restlessness that can influence both our energy during the day and our ability to get quality sleep at night. [...]

Douglas County was one of the 30 counties approved for Phase One reopening on Friday, meaning restrictions on many businesses and public gathering are being loosened. Counties in Phase One will [...]

Umpqua Health Alliance offered a financial helping hand to community partners in April through the COVID-19 Relief Fund to help feed, house, and protect vulnerable residents. And there’s more [...]

Unfortunately for the class of 2020, graduation will have to be celebrated from home. However, whether your child is graduating from high school or college, both you and your graduate should get [...]

In these strange times, many of us are seeing our grocery budgets skyrocket, and often resort to pre-made frozen dinners or fast food to save both money and time when it comes to cooking. [...]