New confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases soared to 18,538 in Oregon with 18 new deaths, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reported Monday – raising the state’s death toll to 5,779. The 18 new deaths and 18,538 new cases include data recorded by counties between Jan. 7-9. Lane County hospital beds are[Read More…]
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Tips for coping with trauma
SHABRAM Editor’s note: In partnership with the Center for Community Counseling, The Chronicle publishes monthly columns addressing mental-health issues in our community. Reach out for help at 541-344-0620 and.ccceugene.org. Dear reader: Congratulations, you’ve made it to today. Surviving these traumatic times is an accomplishment. Sexual Assault Support Services supports people[Read More…]
‘Significant surge’ likely through February in Lane County
Oregon is bracing to fully experience the impacts of the Omicron variant over the next several weeks, as the state is likely to experience a significant COVID-19 surge, driven by the Omicron variant, now through February. According to experts at the Oregon Health and Science University, this surge is likely[Read More…]
New birth center fills health care gaps in Lane County
The remodeled space at 188 W. B St. in Springfield. On Sunday, Oct. 24, the Our Community Birth Center is hosting a grand opening event from 2-5 p.m. in-person and from 2-2:30 p.m. online. Photo provided SPRINGFIELD – A nonprofit midwifery birth center is opening in Springfield, ensuring that a 40-year[Read More…]
Lane County schools reopen; ICU beds near full
Alicia Beymer, chief administrative officer at PeaceHealth Cottage Grove and PeaceHealth Sacred Heart, speaks Saturday with Cottage Grove Mayor Jeff Gowing and others in attendance noting the National Guard’s arrival and support. Covid hospitalizations reached record highs last week before receding slightly, but those numbers remain alarmingly high for hospitals,[Read More…]
Column: Back to school is not back to ‘normal’
Plahn In August it is nearly impossible to ignore the upcoming school year. Every store has mountains of brightly colored mechanical pencils and backpacks with every cartoon character imaginable that seem to shout, “BACK TO SCHOOL,” but the past 16 months have taught us that the traditional “going back to[Read More…]
Delta variant driving surge in local hospitalizations
Chronicle file photo BY THE NUMBERS: Creswell: 73 cases in past two weeks; 496 all-time Cottage Grove: 155 in past two weeks; 769 all-time Pleasant Hill: 17 in past two weeks; 129 all-time Springfield (all zip codes): 684 in past two weeks; 5,265 all-time SPRINGFIELD – After falling into the single[Read More…]
Fathers: Model the healthy behavior you want your sons to emulate
Dear Bernard, As a father I am worried about my young adult son who seems lost and depressed. He struggles with sharing his problems and asking for help. How can I help him open up and accept help from others? – Worried Father Dear Worried, Your son’s struggles are concerning[Read More…]
Covid surges for unvaxxed: PeaceHealth restricting visitors, sets mandates
SPRINGFIELD – PeaceHealth officials, facing a surge in Covid patients and packed ICUs during the circulation of the highly contagious variants, instituted restrictions for visitor access that took effect on Aug. 3. “We recognize the importance of having loved ones visit patients in our hospitals and made this decision only[Read More…]
LCC goes full vax status for on-campus learning in Fall
Screenshot from 7/21/21 zoom meeting live streamed on Youtube. Lane Community College will require vaccinations to return to on-campus learning starting in the Fall, its board unanimously decided at Wednesday night’s meeting. Marge Hamilton, president of LCC, said there has been extensive research put towards the recommendation to become a[Read More…]
