Wheeler County Public Health

10/19/2026

Placing babies on their back to sleep reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths. Learn more about safe infant sleep: https://go.nih.gov/O2OrIr7

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10/19/2026

Every life lost to an opioid overdose is a big deal, especially to the friends and families left behind. But you can take small, everyday steps to protect the people you care about — and that’s huge.

Friends for Life has put together incredible resources for young people and families in Oregon. In partnership with OHA and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), Washington State Health Care Authority developed many resources to help talk about fentanyl and other drugs, prevent overdoses and recognize the sings of an overdose and use naloxone. For more information visit:

Every life lost to an overdose matters. Learn about fentanyl and overdose prevention in Oregon and how to help keep your friends and family safe.

09/30/2026

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Ovarian cancer can be hard to diagnose. There is no screening test for ovarian cancer like a pap smear for cervical cancer or a mammogram for breast cancer and symptoms can take a long time to start showing.

Know your ovarian cancer risk factors:

-A family history of ovarian, breast, colorectal or uterine cancer
-Having gene mutations, especially BRCA, Lynch Syndrome and more
-Menopause

Symptoms of ovarian cancer include:
-Vaginal bleeding (particularly if you are past menopause), or discharge from your va**na that is not normal for you
-Pain or pressure in the pelvic area
-Abdominal or back pain
-Bloating
-Feeling full too quickly, or difficulty eating
-A change in your bathroom habits, such as more frequent or urgent need to urinate and/or constipation

If you have symptoms of ovarian cancer, talk to your doctor.

A pelvic exam, transva**nal ultrasound, or CA-125 blood test can sometimes help find or rule out ovarian cancer.

09/23/2026

Thanks to Just in Case Oregon, anyone in Oregon can help stop an opioid overdose.

Launched at the beginning of the month, Just in Case Oregon mails free nasal naloxone directly to individuals anywhere in Oregon through a simple, anonymous online request form. It was developed as part of Oregon’s broader naloxone access expansion work, funded through the Rural Health Transformation Grant.

For questions, contact: [email protected]

You can now order free nasal naloxone at

Request naloxone by mail in Oregon.

09/15/2026

What does Community Preparedness mean to you?

When disaster happens, everyone is affected. Communities are stronger and recover more quickly when we prepare and work together.

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) invites young artists across the state to participate in the Ready Oregon Youth Art Contest and show us what community preparedness means to them.

Oregon youth in grades K–12 are encouraged to create an original piece of art showing how people can work together to prepare for emergencies and disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, floods, winter storms and more.

For more information on how to enter see their website at the link below!

When disaster happens, everyone is affected. Communities are stronger and recover more quickly when we prepare and work together.

09/08/2026

Do you know the levels of evacuation and what they mean? As we begin to transition back to school and into more fall weather, it can be easy to forget that we are still in peak fire season. Stay prepared!

09/04/2026

We hope you all have a wonderful and safe Labor Day! ✨
Public Health will be back to normal hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

08/24/2026

*POSTPONED*
Our first Envision EyeCare Clinic that was supposed to be 8.25.26 has been postponed! We are currently working with them to find a date within the next few weeks to reschedule this.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to bring these clinics to our county.

*For anyone who has already been scheduled, we have you on a waitlist for this upcoming rescheduled date. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns, otherwise we will reach out soon to confirm your appointment date.*

Wheeler County Public Health is partnering with Envision EyeCare to bring FREE eye exams & glasses to our county! Join us on Tuesday, August 25th at 333 W Fourth St. Fossil, OR 97830

✔️OHP
✔️EOCCO
✔️No Vision Insurance

These Vision Clinics will be quarterly, with very limited availability. There will be 8 appointments available each clinic and we will have a waitlist available to schedule for future visits!

Call us to schedule at (P) 458-321-0248
*By appointment only*

08/20/2026

Wheeler County Public Health is partnering with Envision EyeCare to bring FREE eye exams & glasses to our county! Join us on Tuesday, August 25th at 333 W Fourth St. Fossil, OR 97830

✔️OHP
✔️EOCCO
✔️No Vision Insurance

These Vision Clinics will be quarterly, with very limited availability. There will be 8 appointments available each clinic and we will have a waitlist available to schedule for future visits!

Call us to schedule at (P) 458-321-0248
*By appointment only*

08/14/2026

As we navigate fire season it is important to check regularly for updates on air quality and fire locations in your area. Follow this link for a handy map with a breakdown of wildfire incidents as well as updated AQI. Be safe and stay prepared!

This map shows fine particle pollution (PM2.5) from wildfires and other sources. It provides a public resource of information to best prepare and manage wildfire season. Developed in a joint partnership between the EPA and USFS.