Josephine County Public Health

05/15/2026

ODF Southwest Oregon District has put out some great information below on fire season. which has officially started today!

05/14/2026

Election day is Tuesday, May 19th!

05/12/2026

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District will officially declare the start of fire season on Friday, May 15, 2026 for Jackson and Josephine Counties. See below for full details.

04/14/2026

Get ready for fun!

This SATURDAY please come and join us for the second Jackson and Josephine Health Fair!

When: Saturday, April 18th from 10:00am – 4:00pm at The Expo.

FREE ENTRY!

• Health Screenings & Immunizations
• Community Resources
• Family-Friendly Activities
• Free Bingo Prizes

Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family!

This event is sponsored by Jackson County and Josephine County Public Health.

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¡Prepárense para la diversión!

Este SÁBADO, por favor acompáñenos en la segunda Feria de Salud de Jackson y Josephine.

Cuándo: Sábado, 18 de abril, de 10:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m. en The Expo.

¡ENTRADA GRATUITA!

• Exámenes de salud y vacunas
• Recursos comunitarios
• Actividades para toda la familia
• Premios en el bingo gratuito

¡Marquen sus calendarios y traigan a sus amigos y familiares!

Este evento está patrocinado por la Salud Pública de los condados de Jackson y Josephine.

03/24/2026

Take a peek at our pets of the week!

03/23/2026

Hi JoCo! Please join us for a blood drive at Josephine County on Monday, March 30, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Anne Basker Auditorium. Visit www.redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment today!

03/03/2026

When it’s cold in Oregon, respiratory illnesses such as the flu, colds and strep throat become more common.

Cold weather does not directly cause illness, but winter conditions help viruses spread more easily.

Here are some steps you can take to help keep you and your family healthy this winter.

Ask your health care provider or local pharmacy for more information on getting seasonal respiratory vaccines.

You can also search for a clinic by ZIP code at vaccinefinder.org.

02/17/2026

Our friends at MINT are opening their Warming Shelter starting today at 5pm. Please see below for all of the information.

❄️ WARMING SHELTER ACTIVATION – FEBRUARY 17–20 ❄️
Due to forecasted overnight temperatures, MINT will be activating our Inclement Weather Warming Shelter Tuesday, February 17th through Friday, February 20th.
🗓 February 17–20
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM
📍 All guests should come to 218 Redwood Hwy "Parkers's Place"
Once our primary location reaches capacity, guests will be transported to our overflow site at Newman United Methodist Church, which serves individuals who are medically fragile and those needing additional support.
🛏 75 beds available nightly
🐾 Animals welcome
🍽 Meals provided
☕ Warm beverages available throughout the night along with warming supplies

Hours: 5p-8a
Locations: 218 Redwood Hwy (in front of BiMart) & 132 NE B St (Newman UM church)

All are welcome (pets too) 💚

01/22/2026

Our friends at MINT - bridging the gap for the houseless in Josephine County are opening their Warming Shelter starting tomorrow, Friday, January 23 & continuing through Saturday, January 24. The doors will open at 5pm. See below for all of the details.

❄️ WARMING SHELTER ACTIVATION ❄️
Friday, January 23 & Saturday, January 24
We will be OPEN both nights, beginning at 5:00 PM, to ensure our unhoused neighbors have a safe, warm place during the cold weather.
Locations:
- 218 Redwood Hwy (In front on BiMart), primary location
- 132 NE B St (Newman Church), for medically fragile and overflow
Over the past several activations, both shelter sites have been FULL, serving up to 75 guests total, with many more stopping by for a hot meal, warm drinks, supplies, and support. The need continues to be real and urgent.
🍲 Meal Sign-Up: https://volunteersignup.org/LJAMQ
🙋 Volunteer Shifts: https://volunteersignup.org/A7FY7
If you’re able to help — whether by volunteering, providing a meal, or sharing this post — it truly makes a difference. Even sharing helps get the word out to someone who may need a warm place to go.

01/15/2026