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Sign up now for prescription drug coverage

Submitted by KATU.com Staff on Tue, 2010-01-05 16:33

In 2006 Clackamas County had around 42,000 uninsured residents, according to new figures just in from Oregon state. Meanwhile, 25 percent of those uninsured were enrolled in the Oregon Prescription Drug Program in 2006.

These stats come in Monday from Clackamas County Commissioner Ann Lininger. Oregon City is the county seat for Clackamas County.

Commissioner Lininger tells KATU that "With the increase in unemployment since then, as well as an increase in the population, the number of uninsured is likely much higher at present. We want to make Clackamas County residents aware of the availability of all the services they may require in these difficult times."

All Oregon residents who are either uninsured or under-insured are eligible the for Oregon Prescription Drug Program. There is no age or income requirement and no paperwork is required. The program offers up to a 60 percent discount on prescription drugs with the highest discount being on generics. Those signed up for Medicate Part D prescription coverage still are eligible for this program.

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Still haven't gotten an H1N1 shot?

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2009-12-30 09:00

A flu clinic will be open Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 168 Warner-Milne Road, on the county's Red Soils campus adjacent to the OSU extension building and across from Portland General Electric.

All are eligible for the vaccinations, which are free. The clinic only accepts walk-ins.

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Still haven't gotten an H1N1 shot?

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2009-12-21 12:28

Monday is your chance to get one before the Christmas holiday.

Clackamas County opened another clinic that will run until 4 p.m.

The clinic, located at 163 Warner-Milne Road, only accepts walk-ins.

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H1N1 clinic will be open Thursday and Friday

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2009-12-16 14:37

Clackamas County will opens its H1N1 flu vaccination clinic on Thursday, Dec. 17 and Friday, Dec. 18. The hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The vaccine is open to the general public. All forms of the vaccine will be available.

Details

  • Location: 168 Warner-Milne Road
  • Walk-ins only
  • Time-stamped tickets will be issued in an effort to reduce wait times. The final round of tickets will be issued an hour early in order to close on time.
  • To get the latest H1N1-related updates, visit the Clackamas County Web site.
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No time for a workout?

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2009-11-30 09:00

Fitness expert Beth Oliver shows us some easy ways to work in a workout while sitting down. These are quick and easy energy boosters and stress releasers that you can do at your desk or in your kitchen as a break from wrapping Christmas presents or even during the commercials of your favorite Holiday TV show.

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H1N1 clinic to open in Oregon City

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2009-11-24 11:28

This is a press release courtesy of the Clackamas County Department of Human Services

Clackamas County will open its H1N1 flu vaccination clinic tomorrow, Wednesday, November 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for distribution of vaccine to priority groups. All forms of vaccine will be available.

The clinic is located at 168 Warner-Milne Road in Oregon City, on the county’s Red Soils campus. The site is next to the OSU extension building and diagonally across from the entrance to Portland General Electric.

The clinic accepts walk-ins only. The clinic will issue time-stamped tickets in an effort to streamline the process, reduce traffic congestion along Warner-Milne and minimize waiting periods.

The clinic will provide vaccine identified priority groups. Those are:

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What's Going Around in Clackamas County?

Submitted by Elena Buller on Thu, 2009-11-19 16:06

Every week KATU does the work to find out what's making people sick in your area.

Doctors say they are seeing fewer cases of the H1N1 virus and there is still no sign of the seasonal flu.

However they are seeing more upper respiratory infections.

 

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Clackamas County to open H1N1 clinic Nov. 17

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2009-11-16 16:01

The Clackamas County Health Department will open its H1N1 flu vaccination clinic from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17 to distribute the vaccine to priority groups. All forms of vaccine will be available.

The clinic is located at 168 Warner-Milne Road in Oregon City, on the county’s Red Soils campus. The site is next to the OSU extension building and diagonally across from the entrance to Portland General Electric.

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What's Going Around in Clackamas County?

Submitted by Elena Buller on Thu, 2009-11-12 13:31

 

Doctors in the area say they are seeing fewer H1N1 cases than in weeks past, a good sign.

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H1N1 clinic opening this week

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2009-11-11 13:52

This is a press release courtesy of Clackamas County

Clackamas County will open its H1N1 flu vaccination clinic tomorrow, Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for distribution of vaccine to those in identified priority groups. All forms of vaccine will be available at the clinic on these days.

The clinic is located at 168 Warner-Milne Road in Oregon City, on the county’s Red Soils campus. The site is next to the OSU extension building and diagonally across from the entrance to Portland General Electric.

The clinic accepts walk-ins only. Clinic personnel will issue time-stamped tickets in an effort to streamline the process, reduce traffic congestion along Warner-Milne and reduce waiting periods. People are asked to take into account their personal needs and bring along water, snacks or any other items.

The clinic will vaccine those identified priority groups. Those are:

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