Yamhill County
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Flood Safety Information

As flooding continues to be prominent throughout the county, Yamhill County Public Health (YCPH) is advising private well owners to take precautions for their drinking water. If your well has been flooded it could have become contaminated with bacteria or other contaminants and not be a safe source of drinking water. YCPH recommends that you boil your water or obtain drinking water from another source until you are sure your well is safe. To be considered safe, water should be boiled for at least one minute after it comes to a rolling boil.

General Flood Message Flood Precautions Carbon Monoxide Poisioning Food safety during power outage and flooding Information for people who have private or small well systems Public Health news release on flood safety Home Reentry Injury Prevention Mold
www.weather.govWeather forecasts
oregon.gov flood Preparedness

Yamhill County Public Health annual plan 2012-2013

Yamhill County Public Health attempts to incorporate the ten Essential Services of Public Health into daily practices. The Essential Services provide a working definition of public health and a guiding framework for the responsibilities of local public health systems by describing the activities that should be undertaken in all communities.   [full document] PDF Format

New Law Requires Carbon Monoxide alarms

In 2009, the Oregon legislature passed the Lofgren and Zander Memorial Act (House Bill 3450), which requires carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to be installed in Oregon homes, including rental properties.    [full news release] in PDF Format

Healthy Kids Initiative

The State of Oregon announces the new Healthy Kids program which provides comprehensive no-cost or
reduced-cost health insurance for kids and teens, based on family income.

Click here to link to the website, which was launched on January 13, 2011.

Dental Program

Due to overwhelming demand we are not taking anymore dental screens at this time

Please see the documentation at these links:
Public Health's Dental Program FAQ (PDF Format)

Community Dental Resources (PDF format)

Vasectomy Program

Yamhill County Public Health is now providing low or no cost vasectomies. Performed by an experienced medical doctor, procedures include counseling and follow-up. Vasectomy procedures are performed in our 4th & Ford Street clinic.

For more information, please call (503) 434-7469.

Yamhill Carlton School-Based Health Center

Yamhill County Public Health has opened a new school-based health center at YC High School. As of July 13, 2010 the clinic is open to see community members for primary care Tuesdays 9:00-12:00 and Thursdays 9:00-12:00 for the summer until school begins.

Staffed by a Nurse Practitioner, the school-based health center is a valuable community resource.

Disease Related Information

Swine Flu Update NEW
Salmonella Outbreak
West Nile virus
Pandemic Influenza
Flu Season 2007-08
Meningococcal Disease
Avian Influenza
All about Norovirus

Family Planning Program

Family Planning Program - July 1, 2008

Restaurant Inspection Reports

Other news...
Yamhill County Public Health's 2010 Comprehensive Plan

Oregon Health News & Advisories
Oregon disease outbreaks