Public Health sponsors “belonging” video and discussion

Public Health sponsors “belonging” video and discussion

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) and Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH) are inviting community members and colleagues to a special video showing and conversation Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.

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Community listening session set for Chiloquin

Community listening session set for Chiloquin

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - As part of the ongoing work to create a Klamath County community health improvement plan, a listening session will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, June 16, at the Chiloquin Community Center.

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Long lines at COVID testing site in Klamath Falls

Long lines at COVID testing site in Klamath Falls

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - It’s been a busy day at the Klamath Falls COVID testing facility (2200 N. Eldorado). As of 10:00 AM this morning, cars had been backed up onto Eldorado/Dahlia as far as the fire station.

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Food safety makes the holiday season much brighter

Food safety makes the holiday season much brighter

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - It’s the time of year for people to come together and often share food. At family gatherings, we don’t think twice about having some of Grandma’s famous stuffing or Aunt Mary’s pecan pie. However, not everyone has the same standards about kitchen cleanliness.

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Ask Klamath #65 - Valeree Lane

Ask Klamath #65 - Valeree Lane

After a year in hibernation, Ask Klamath returns with Valeree Lane the Public Information Officer for Klamath County Public Health as our guest on Episode #65. In this episode, we discuss where the county stands regarding the pandemic, where we go from here, if there is anything we should be watching out for, and we take your questions live.

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Thank you for your sacrifices; there is hope on the horizon

Thank you for your sacrifices; there is hope on the horizon

Vaccine has arrived in the community. To build a hedge of protection, it is being administered to healthcare professionals and residents of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. It is important that medical capacity be preserved and these initial inoculations go toward that greater good.

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Public Health exists to keep the community safe and healthy

Public Health exists to keep the community safe and healthy

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – With Klamath County having its first COVID-19 case, Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) officials would like community members to know more about the process of investigating local outbreaks.

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Commentary: Where you focus is what you see

Commentary: Where you focus is what you see

Hello, Klamath County. I’d like to pull you away from coronavirus coverage to talk about a different health topic.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation County Rankings & Roadmaps will be released next week. Klamath County has been dead last some years, and that doesn’t feel right. However, there are only 36 counties in Oregon and they all are going to be included in the list.

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Season 7, Episode 2 - Valeree Lane

Season 7, Episode 2 - Valeree Lane

Valeree Lane, from the Klamath County Public Health Department, is our guest on Season 7, Episode 2 of Ask Klamath. In this episode, we chat with Valeree about COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Our topics include the truths behind the virus, debunking the myths, and we take your questions live.

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