Measles Is More Than ‘Just a Rash’ 01/13/2026 Measles is far from a harmless childhood illness—it’s a highly contagious virus with serious and sometimes fatal consequences. Learn measles symptoms, complications and prevention.
Drive-thru & Walk-in Flu Vaccine Clinics Planned 10/01/2025 Helping to protect residents from the flu all season long, Samaritan Health Services offers a variety of convenient ways for adults and children to receive an immunization – at scheduled drive-thru and walk-in clinics.
Prevent Measles With Vaccination 03/20/2025 Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that poses significant health risks, especially for the unvaccinated. As outbreaks in Texas , New Mexico and Oklahoma continue and Washington state documents its first case of measles this year, it’s important to understand how to prevent measles and recognize symptoms.
Five Years Later: Lessons Learned From COVID-19 03/19/2025 While the COVID-19 pandemic is an experience many might like to forget, valuable lessons were learned about staying healthy, caring for each other and trusting in our abilities.
Prepare for a Healthy Trip Abroad 06/13/2024 From insect-borne illness to traveler’s diarrhea, sightseers can pick up more than good memories during a trip abroad. Dr. Adam Brady, offers seven practical tips to make the best of your trip.
Know When to Seek Care for Colds & Flu 10/10/2023 Learn when to seek care for cold and flu and how to know if you should call your doctor, go to walk-in care or visit the emergency room.
Be Prepared for Respiratory Virus Season 10/09/2023 The mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast are experiencing an increase in respiratory viruses, consistent with the national trend.
Heart to Heart Fall 2023 09/09/2023 See the latest issue of Heart to Heart magazine from Samaritan Health Services. Find practical tips, sound advice and healthy recipes from our local experts.
Consider Being Screened for Hepatitis C 06/07/2023 Consider getting tested for hepatitis C if you were born between 1945 and 1965 to learn if you could be 1 in 33 people exposed to the virus.
