Hood River County Health Department

10/30/2026

Safely enjoy Halloween activities.
🎃 Lights! Take a flashlight, glow stick or reflective tape.

👀 Costumes! Make sure costumes fit well to avoid blocked vision and help prevent trips and falls.

🍫 Candy! Eat only factory-wrapped treats. If you have any doubt about the safety of a treat, throw it out.

10/26/2026

Own a restaurant, food truck, or other food business in Hood River County? Starting January 1, 2029, Oregon requires every licensed food vendor to have a certified food manager on staff. Get certified at an in-person training this fall for just $100 (cost for online class is $179).

➡️ Monday, November 16 — Register by Nov. 2 at bit.ly/Nov16FMT
🕗 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
📍 One Community Health, 849 Pacific Avenue, Hood River

These trainings are offered in English. If you have questions about the sessions, or need this training in another language, contact Michelle at [email protected] or 541-386-1115.

Questions about the new state rule? Ask the Oregon Health Authority's Foodborne Illness Prevention Program at:
Website: HealthOregon.org/FoodSafety
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 971-673-044

10/25/2026

10/21/2026

Most insurance plans cover breast cancer screening. Worried about cost? We accept most major insurance and Medicaid (OHP). If you don't have insurance, call us to see if you qualify for free or low-cost services.

🌺🌺 Get screened for breast cancer. Early detection can make a big difference.

🌸🌸 Call us to ask questions, schedule your breast exam, and get a mammogram referral: 541-386-1115

Breast cancer occurs in 1 out of 8 women and is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States.

Early detection saves lives! A mammogram is the best test we have to find breast cancer early. This is vital because the earlier you start treatment, the better your outcome.

Don’t wait—schedule your mammogram today. If you don’t have a provider, call 211or visit 211info.org to find one near you.

For individuals who are uninsured or underinsured, breast cancer screening is available free of cost through ScreenWise. For more information visit
healthoregon.org/screenwise or call 971-673-0581.

10/21/2026

Most insurance plans cover breast cancer screening. Worried about cost? We accept most major insurance and Medicaid (OHP). If you don't have insurance, call us to see if you qualify for free or low-cost services.

🌺🌺 Get screened for breast cancer. Early detection can make a big difference.

🌸🌸 Call us to ask questions, schedule your breast exam, and get a mammogram referral: 541-386-1115

El cáncer de mama ocurre en 1 de cada 8 mujeres y es la segunda causa principal de muerte por cáncer en mujeres en los Estados Unidos.

¡La detección temprana salva vidas! Una mamografía es la mejor prueba que tenemos para detectar el cáncer de mama de forma temprana.

No se espera más—programa tu mamografía hoy mismo. Si no tienes un proveedor de atención médica, llama al 211 o visita 211info.org para encontrar uno cerca de ti.

Para las personas que no tienen seguro o tienen un seguro insuficiente, la prueba de detección de cáncer de mama está disponible sin costo a través de ScreenWise.

Para más información visite healthoregon.org/screenwise o llamando al 971-673-0581.

10/16/2026

Busy until 5 p.m.? On Monday, October 19, the health department is open late:
🕔 5 to 6 p.m.
📍 1109 June Street

Get vaccines after hours:
🔵 Flu for ages 6 months to 64 years
🟢 COVID-19 for ages 6 months and older
🟡 Routine school vaccines

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.
Bring your insurance card. We accept most major insurance and Medicaid/OHP.
No insurance or have questions? Our team is happy to help. 📞 541-386-1115

10/13/2026

Meet the monsters. Let's tame them.
This season's monster family includes the flu, COVID-19, and RSV. They have spikes, bad attitudes, zero manners, and can ruin a perfectly good week.

Vaccines and antibodies are like pool noodles and bubble wrap for these monsters. They won't make respiratory diseases disappear, but they can make them a lot less dangerous.

The health department has protection available:
🔵 Flu vaccine for ages 6 months to 64 years
🟢 COVID-19 vaccine for ages 6 months and older
🟠 RSV antibody for infants younger than 8 months whose mothers did not receive an RSV vaccine. Please call the health department for more information about eligibility.

The basics still make a difference too: wash your hands, cover your cough, and stay home if you're feeling sick.

Ask your pharmacist or medical clinic about your individual health care and vaccine availability. If you need help getting a primary care medical clinic, have questions, or want a vaccine, the health department is here to help. 📞 541-386-1115

10/06/2026

Look who got a flu shot 🐢
Tucker the Turtle was brave at the Children's Fair on Saturday.
Public health nurse Griselda gave Tucker a flu shot while a group of kids watched. Tucker took a deep breath and looked away, then said it was quick. Now Tucker is ready for flu season.

Flu shots help keep you, your family, and your neighbors healthy. No appointment is necessary at the health department to get flu shots for ages 6 months to 64 years.
📍 Stop by 1109 June Street in Hood River
➡️ Monday-Friday
⏰ Arrive between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Most insurance plans cover the cost — check with your insurance to be sure.

Or, ask your primary medical provider or pharmacy about getting yours.

09/23/2026

Own a restaurant, food truck, or other food business in Hood River County? Starting January 1, 2029, Oregon requires every licensed food vendor to have a certified food manager on staff.

Get certified this fall for just $100 (cost for online class is $179).
In-person training dates:
🟢 Tuesday, October 20 — Register by Oct. 6 at bit.ly/Oct20FMT
🔵 Monday, November 16 — Register by Nov. 2 at bit.ly/Nov16FMT

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
One Community Health
849 Pacific Avenue, Hood River

These trainings are offered in English. If you have questions about the sessions, or need this training in another language, contact Michelle at [email protected] or 541-386-1115.

Questions about the new state rule? Ask the Oregon Health Authority's Foodborne Illness Prevention Program at:
Website: HealthOregon.org/FoodSafety
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 971-673-0440

09/21/2026

Don't wonder — visit the health department for STI testing, treatment, and prevention services. 📞 541-386-1115

It’s ! Taking care of your sexual health includes knowing your HIV status and STI status.

Regular testing can help you know your status, get treatment if needed and protect your health and the health of your community.

In Oregon you can find free HIV and STI testing at:
• endhivoregon.org/testing
• takemehome.org
• STDcheck.com

Oregon residents can also receive a free envelope of condoms and l**e delivered discreetly to their door, up to twice per month: onecondoms.com/Oregon

For more information, visit: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/DISEASESCONDITIONS/HIVSTDVIRALHEPATITIS/HIVPREVENTION/Pages/Health-Services.aspx