Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association
New Vaccine Eligibility Guidelines Released on March 22Following the announcement from the Oregon Health Authority, Lane County Public Health is preparing to roll out a new system for scheduling vaccination appointments to address the increased eligibility groups and prepare for vaccinating all who become eligible by May 1. We will continue our commitment to vaccinating those 65+ and in… Continue reading Lane County Vaccine Newsletter – March
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zmBOyetVL8 Eugene Wildfire Preparedness Coalition - Highlights from the first three forums - Spring 2021
Lane County Moved Down to Lower Risk Category - Begins Friday, March 26 Oregon’s Risk and Protection Framework uses data to help inform safety measures at the county level. Every two weeks, Governor Kate Brown’s office announces the revised risk status of each county based on current data. Lane County has moved down into the lower risk category for… Continue reading City of Eugene: COVID-19 Community Update
We now have additional opportunities for the community to provide feedback on the Community Safety Initiative to the city: Two virtual public listening sessions are scheduled Wednesday, March 24th 12:00-2:00pm and, Tuesday, March 30th 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Both meetings can be accessed at this link, and require the passcode: CSI-2021Online English language survey (open through March 31)Online Spanish… Continue reading Community Safety Initiative public input opportunities
One year ago today, the City of Eugene – along with Lane County and Springfield – declared a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We had no idea our city and the world would be so greatly impacted by the virus; the loved ones we would lose, the connections that were no longer safe, and the loss of so many “normal” interactions and events. As of today, 136 Lane County residents… Continue reading City of Eugene: COVID-19 Community Update
Are you ready to evacuate if necessary? Emergency evacuations are a reality for some Lane County residents every year. To help develop area-specific evacuation plans, Lane County has partnered with the University of Oregon’s Institute for Policy Research and Engagement to take a close look at six rural areas and to conduct a county-wide survey… Continue reading Evacuation Planning Survey
Many pharmacies in Lane County are receiving vaccine supply directly from the federal government in addition to state & local distribution. Some eligible persons have had success registering with a pharmacy in addition to preregistration with Lane County. Bi-MartFred MeyerSafeway/AlbertsonsWalgreensWalmartHealth MartCostco Federally Qualified Health Centers in Lane County have few begun to receive vaccine… Continue reading Lane County Vaccine Newsletter -March
https://whitebirdclinic.org/vaccine Who is eligible for the vaccine? All individuals who are 65 years of age and olderEducatorsAll individuals who match the criteria listed in CDC Phase 1A:Hospital staff with patient care responsibilitiesUrgent careSkilled nursing and memory care facility healthcare personnel (HCP) and residentsTribal health programsEmergency medical services (EMS) providers and other first respondersAll health care… Continue reading White Bird has expanded its Vaccination Project
The NAACP would like to announce that the Mims Food Pantry and Distro hub is up and running at the NAACP office located at 330 High Street in Eugene. And we are offering the following items: Fresh produceFrozen/ Refrigerated, and shelf stable staplesHousehold items such as shampoo/conditioner, Baby formula, diapers, toothbrushes/toothpasteLaundry soap & dish soap are… Continue reading Food Pantry and Distro Hub
