Health Resources

Immunizations are an important part of taking care of your health. These are the recommended immunization schedules for adults and children.

 

More About Vaccines

• Adult Vaccines – Know What You Need.
• Catch up on Checkups and Routine Vaccinations.
• How Vaccines Strengthen Your Baby’s Immune System.
• Vaccines for Preteens and Teens: What Parents Should Know.
• Three Important Reasons for Adults to Get Vaccinated.
• What Vaccines to Expect When You’re Expecting.

Quitting tobacco is one of the best things you can do for your health. Learn more and find resources to help you quit.

Web Resources

• Information about Quitting Smoking.
• Freedom From Smoking Class on Sept. 16, 2024.
• Oregon Quit Line.

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• Having a Baby?
• Childbirth Preparation.
• Lactation & Infant Feeding Basics.
• Lactation Support Group.
• Perinatal Support Connections and Hope for Mothers Classes.
• Pollywog – Prepared Parents. Healthy Families.
• More Information About Pregnancy.

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• Dental Care During Pregnancy.
• Early Childhood Cavities Prevention.
• Protect Your Baby’s Teeth During Pregnancy.
• Marijuana & Your Baby.
• Drugs & Your Baby. 

Learn more and find resources for mental health.

Web Resources

• What is mental health?
• Mental health quiz.

You are not alone. If you are struggling with your mental health, talk with your doctor. If you need help finding a provider, call Customer Service at 800-832-4580, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. you can also call your local Community Mental Health Programs.

• Benton County Mental Health, 541-766-6835.
• Lincoln County Mental Health, 541-265-4179 (Newport, 541-265-4196 (Lincoln City).
• Linn County Mental Health, 541-967-3866.

Free and private support for people in crisis or distress.

• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – call, text or chat 988. Someone is there to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for you or someone else. Learn more at 988lifeline.org.

 Here are some web and downloadable resources to help you live better with chronic conditions.

 Asthma

• Learn About Asthma.
• Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
• American Lung Association.

Cardiovascular Health

• What Are Heart Disease and Stroke?
• Learn About Heart Disease.
• American Heart Association.
• Boost Heart Health Through Exercise.
• Quiz! How Much Do You Know About Heart Disease?

Diabetes

• Learn About Diabetes.
• Diabetes Support and Resources.
• Health Checks for People With Diabetes.
• What Is My A1C?
• Diabetes as You Age.
• American Diabetes Association.

Obesity

• Learn About Obesity.
• Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator.

Osteoporosis

• Bone Health and Why It Matters.
• Learn About Osteoporosis.
• Bone Density.

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• Hypertension.
• Managing Your Diabetes.
• One Step at a Time. Diabetes and Foot Health.
• Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Test: Have You Been Tested?
• Managing Osteopenia and Osteoporosis.

Here are some resources to help you manage your medications.

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Learn more about nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle.

Web Resources

• Healthy Living.
• Healthy Habits.
• Healthy Eating.
• All About Cholesterol.
• How to Read a Food Label.
• Fiber and Health.
• Physical Activity Basics.
• SamFit.
• Sleep Your Way to Whole Body Health.
  • How Sleep Affects Your Health.
  • Clean up Your Sleep Hygiene.
• Stressing Less.
  • Why Stress Matters.
  • How Stress Affects the Body.

 Here are some resources to learn about medication and home safety.

Web Resources

•  4 Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults.
• Medication Safety and Children.
• About Home Safety for Children
• Playground Safety.
• Playground Safety Tips for Parents – Heads Up Concussion.

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 Learn how to put your future treatment decisions in writing.

• Advance Directive Forms and User Guide.
• Get Help Filling Out an Advance Directive.

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