Columbia County Public Health

Columbia County Public Health To improve the lifelong health of individuals and communities in Columbia County, Oregon.

Blood clots are silent killers, with over 100,000 Americans dying every year. Despite medical advancements, blood clot...
05/29/2026

Blood clots are silent killers, with over 100,000 Americans dying every year.

Despite medical advancements, blood clots continue to happen in all age groups and races. Why?

Many people do not know the risk factors and symptoms of blood clots. If you or someone you know experiences:
◾️Swelling or sudden pain in leg
◾️Shortness of breath
◾️Chest pain
◾️Rapid heartbeat
◾️Dizziness
◾️Coughing up blood

‼️Call 911 immediately - it could be a blood clot.

🌟Exciting news! 🌟Columbia County Public Health is pleased to offer a limited number of FREE life jackets to young childr...
05/28/2026

🌟Exciting news! 🌟

Columbia County Public Health is pleased to offer a limited number of FREE life jackets to young children in Columbia County through our Swim Safe Columbia summer safety program! 🛟 We offer infant, child, and youth sized life jackets.

Living life on the , we know how important water safety is in our community 🌊 Drowning is a top cause of death for children aged 0 to 4, and a leading cause of death for children aged 5 to 14 years old. Proper life jacket use can help prevent drownings and keep children safe in the water.

‼ If your young kiddo is in need of a life jacket this summer, please fill out the short form listed at the end of this post with your contact information and life jacket size(s) needed. To help serve as many families as possible, we kindly ask that requests be limited to ✨3 life jackets per household✨ If you have a larger family or special circumstances, please reach out.

We have the power to ensure that all kids in Columbia County ! 🥰

Form for free life jacket: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ColumbiaCountyPublicHealth1/ColumbiaCountyLifeJacketOrderForm

In May, we take a moment to appreciate all that nurses do to protect our health ❤️Each and every day, nurses work both w...
05/27/2026

In May, we take a moment to appreciate all that nurses do to protect our health ❤️

Each and every day, nurses work both with patients and behind the scenes to ensure that we all stay as healthy as possible. Nurses are there when it matters most, and we could not possibly thank them enough!

🍔 Hot Grill Summer, here we come! Foodborne illnesses spike in the summer months, as warm weather gives harmful bacteria...
05/27/2026

🍔 Hot Grill Summer, here we come!

Foodborne illnesses spike in the summer months, as warm weather gives harmful bacteria a place to thrive and multiply.

Keep the good times rolling by practicing cookout safety:
▪️Wash hands for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food
▪️Keep cold food cold, and hot food hot
▪️Separate fruits and vegetables, meat, and seafood into different coolers to avoid cross-contamination
▪️Wash all fruits and vegetables before eating
▪️Avoid reusing plates and utensils that held raw meat - either wash it or toss it

Now, get grillin'! 🍔🌭🍗

Protect yourself from the sun to prevent skin cancer later! 😎Talk to your doctor or dermatologist about any new or chang...
05/26/2026

Protect yourself from the sun to prevent skin cancer later! 😎

Talk to your doctor or dermatologist about any new or changing skin spots as soon as possible - melanoma and other forms of skin cancer are often treatable when caught early.

Columbia County Public Health will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.
05/25/2026

Columbia County Public Health will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

Columbia County Public Health will be closed on Friday, May 22, 2026, for a county-wide furlough day. We will see you ba...
05/22/2026

Columbia County Public Health will be closed on Friday, May 22, 2026, for a county-wide furlough day. We will see you back in office on Tuesday the 26th!

🎊 Fabulous fifth and final stop this season for our Living with Wildfire event in Scappoose! 🔥Around 40 community member...
05/21/2026

🎊 Fabulous fifth and final stop this season for our Living with Wildfire event in Scappoose! 🔥Around 40 community members joined us at The Lodge Carts learn how to better protect their homes and families not IF, but WHEN wildfire strikes. 🔥

A huge THANK YOU to all the venues and partners that helped make these events possible over the last year: Oregon Department of Forestry, Columbia River PUD, OSU Extension Service Fire Program, the Oregon State Fire Marshal, Scappoose Fire District, Columbia Soil and Water Conservation District, Oregon Small Woodlands Association, Columbia River Fire & Rescue, Clatskanie PUD, Clatskanie Farmer Collective, Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District, Lower Columbia River Watershed Council, CERT of Columbia County-OR, Fernhill Grange, Vernonia Grange, Healy Hall, and more. Your expertise and passion help keep Columbia County safe!

👀Keep an eye out for our community feedback sessions where we will be seeking local knowledge and priorities for our Community Wildfire Protection Plan. More information to come!

‼ To our partners -This is a quick reminder that applications for the Columbia County Community Wellness Grant program a...
05/21/2026

‼ To our partners -
This is a quick reminder that applications for the Columbia County Community Wellness Grant program are due next 🌟Friday, May 29! 🌟

We are excited to review this year's submissions and appreciate the time and effort going into each application. If you have any questions about the application process or eligibility, please don't hesitate to reach out at 503-397-7247.

💻 More information is available on our website https://www.columbiacountyor.gov/departments/PublicHealth

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230 Strand Street
Saint Helens, OR
97051

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+15033977247

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