Mental health is for everyone, and everyone deserves mental health support when they need it. Learn more at FindSupport.gov.

Get emotional support any time of day by calling, texting or chatting with trained counselors at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

As people gather and travel to celebrate Pride Month in June, health officials are reminding Oregonians about the importance of protecting themselves and their community by getting the mpox vaccine.

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What to do? Call 911 immediately, administer naloxone, keep the person awake and breathing, lay them on their side to prevent choking, and stay with them until help arrives. No one gets in trouble for calling 911.

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As summer approaches, OHA reminds people heading outdoors to enjoy Oregon’s lakes, rivers and reservoirs to be on the look-out for potentially toxic cyanobacteria blooms.

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OHA Director Sejal Hathi, MD, MBA, met with health leaders and partners on Thursday in Hood River and The Dalles as part of a series of visits around the state to hear about community health needs.

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This week we are talking about the signs of a fentanyl overdose. Signs of an overdose is if someone is unresponsive, slowed or no breathing, heavy gurgling or snoring sounds, blue or gray skin, lips, or nails, Cold or clammy skin. Learn more at ow.ly/j73M50RNHQ2

Schools reported the highest rate ever for students claiming nonmedical exemptions from the state’s school vaccination requirements, new OHA data show.

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Narcan is now available over the counter. You can buy it at many retail pharmacies in Oregon. Most insurance companies cover the medication but may charge a co-pay. OHP members can get Narcan for free at the pharmacy. Learn more at ow.ly/7b7C50RKHKQ

Respiratory viruses in Oregon: At this point we are still seeing low COVID-19 and low-moderate flu transmission in Oregon. RSV season ended on March 30, when transmission levels in Oregon met the criteria to declare the RSV season over. Read our blog: ow.ly/PGZq50RKHk8

#MomLife can be joyful but also overwhelming. If you are not feeling like yourself, it’s okay to seek help, 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/…

OHA is reminding people of the risks associated with raw (unpasteurized) milk consumption amid the current H5N1 “bird flu” outbreak in dairy cattle.

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The Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment & Recovery Board (Settlement Board) has approved a proposal to direct $13.7 million toward increasing and strengthening the state’s substance use prevention workforce. For more info., read our news release: ow.ly/R4en50RHswU

How to use Narcan: 1. Peel back the package to remove the device. 2. Place and hold the tip of the nozzle in either side of the nose. 3. Press the plunger firmly to release the dose into the nose. 4. Wait – it can take up to 3 minutes for naloxone to take effect.

Wildfire Awareness Month: Wildfire season is near. Each year fires and smoke can threaten our homes, communities and health. Here are some preparedness tips you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones this wildfire season. For more info., visit healthoregon.org/wildfires

Narcan, otherwise known as naloxone, quickly reverses opioid overdoses, including ones from fentanyl. Knowing about or carrying Narcan does not increase drug use, only saves the lives of those who could overdose on drugs.

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Fake prescription pills have flooded the market. See, drug dealers are businesspeople, and they follow the money. As long as there is a demand for Xanax, Oxycodone and the like, they will find the easiest, most profitable way to supply them. Learn more: ow.ly/Zoyz50RCeRh

The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) reminds us that while rivers may look inviting, please wear a life vest if you plan to venture onto or in the water. For more information on cold water hazards and safety, visit ow.ly/Hma950RCcZO

If you’re experiencing loneliness, you are not alone. There are resources that can help.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org.

Air quality awareness week: Roughly 1 out of 10 people in Oregon suffer from asthma. Wildfires and pollution contain small particles that can make asthma worse. Here are some tips to help manage asthma.

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is tasteless, odorless, and extremely potent. To put it into perspective, a dose of fentanyl is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and up to 100 times stronger than morphine. Learn more at ow.ly/W4j450RzUyF