The Chronicle and PeaceHealth have partnered to help answer community members’ questions about COVID-19 vaccines, and other health issues. I recently had the privilege of participating in Lane County Public Health’s “The Doctor is In.” Over several evenings local doctors answered questions from the community about COVID-19 vaccines. These episodes,[Read More…]
Health & Wellness
Lane County laying ‘low’ permanently
Lane County public health officials heaved a collective sigh of relief as the county entered the lowest COVID-19 risk category on June 9, where it will remain until all restrictions are lifted entirely. Over the weekend, the county hit its eligibility requirement of having 65% of residents aged 16 and[Read More…]
Domestic violence support group all business helping others go from ‘surviving’ to ‘thriving’
EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO Julie Weismann, usually working out of her home office during the pandemic, can still be found at Womenspace’s headquarters, leading a team of staff and volunteers at the nonprofit agency. There’s a bottom-line reality for all businesses, even those in the nonprofit or “charity” world: the ledger[Read More…]
No, suicide rates have not increased during the pandemic (so far)
Roger Brubaker, Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Coordinator for Lane County Public Health, said that there has not been an uptick in suicide deaths and there are options available for those who are struggling. Photo Provided Suicide is a serious public health issue in the US, Oregon and particularly[Read More…]
LANE BACK TO EXTREME
Lane is one of 15 counties moving to Extreme Risk on Friday, April 30, where it will stay until at least May 6, Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday. The level change means that indoor dining is prohibited, though outdoor capacity limits for bars, restaurants and other sectors will be raised[Read More…]
Spring provides opportunities for better fitness
Spring has sprung, have you been noticing more of your neighbors out for walks, are you feeling the urge to go climb Mt. Pisgah or check out the falls at Bryce creek? I sure am, and while we again had a relatively mild winter, it always seems like it is[Read More…]
Learn, discuss strategies to prevent sexual violence
Dear Bernard, Our daughter is leaving home to go away to college. Her mother and I are hearing a lot about sexual violence on campus. Does it really happen that often? What can we do to keep our daughter safe? Signed, Concerned in Springfield Davies Dear Concerned, Parenting a young[Read More…]
Officials wary of increases; J&J on pause
While the upward trajectory of COVID-19 cases appears to have plateaued for the time being, case numbers are still far higher in the county than public health officials would like to see, said Jason Davis, spokesperson for Lane County Public Health, at Tuesday’s press conference. The county on Tuesday reported[Read More…]
Officials still urge caution on COVID-19
Public health officials are seeing a “drastic increase” in COVID-19 cases, and encourage the community to help reverse the trend to avoid moving back into the risk category. This week, case numbers would place Lane County in the “moderate” category; however, Gov. Kate Brown issued a two-week grace period before[Read More…]
VAX SCENE: Residents drive in, line up for shots
EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLE Jan Becker, 78, is fully vaccinated after her second dose at Creswell’s Health Mart on Thursday, March 18. Local vaccination clinics have been distributing doses by the dozens, and now they can expect to see more new faces. With 70% of Lane County’s senior population fully vaccinated,[Read More…]
