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Father turns pain into purpose through ‘EF5’

SPRINGFIELD – Grief encompasses a wide range of feelings and experiences. How we choose to navigate those feelings is dependent on various factors. When Michael Glownia lost his daughter, Erika, from fentanyl poisoning in 2023, he channeled his pain and gave it a purpose. In…

February is American Heart Month: 5 ways to protect your heart

Need help getting started? Call your Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) or visit OHP.Oregon.gov to learn more. If you don’t know your CCO or do not have one, call OHP Client Services at 800-273-0557. Food resources Hungry? New resources to help promote food resources across the stateHaving enough healthy food…

Flu Q&A from OHA

■ Question: I got my flu vaccine in September, but now there is a newer, more contagious strain of flu… how will my old-style flu vaccine stack up? ■ Answer: Flu viruses change over time, and a newer variant called influenza A (H3N2) subclade K…

Local sustainability: Nonprofits need support

Nonprofits are the backbone of many essential services in our communities – from tackling food insecurity to providing housing and healthcare. However, the nonprofit sector is facing serious challenges, and sustainability-focused organizations are no exception. I recently spoke with some local nonprofit partners to better…

Presidents’ Day openings, closings

■ Post Offices close Monday, Feb. 16, for Presidents Day, but usps.com and 24/7 self-service kiosks remain available for postage, shipping, and tracking. Regular service resumes Feb. 17. LTD Buses on Regular Schedule for Presidents Day ■ Lane Transit District (LTD) will operate regular weekday…

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