INTRODUCING UCO HEALTH BLOG

Umatilla County Public Health is proud to announce the launch of our latest initiative — a new blog that provides readers with an intimate glimpse into our organization. In the wake of the pandemic, it is essential to remember that our agency offers a diverse range of services that extends far beyond the current crisis. We are thrilled to provide our readers with an authentic insight into our staff and partners' stories, experiences, and perspectives.

As a government agency, Umatilla County Public Health is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the health of Umatilla County residents in Oregon, USA. Our multifaceted initiatives include controlling and preventing the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19 through conducting disease surveillance, providing immunizations, and conducting contact tracing. However, our responsibility extends beyond infectious disease control to address chronic diseases, mental health, substance abuse, and environmental health.

We have achieved significant progress by collaborating with community organizations, healthcare providers, and other government agencies to achieve better health outcomes for all members of our community. Our partnerships leverage unique strengths and expertise, ensuring we tackle complex health issues to prevent disease and promote healthy living.

Our new blog aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of our work and the people behind it. We will feature human interest stories that go beyond numbers and statistics, demonstrating the complexities of public health. We aim to showcase the experiences of our staff, partners, and community members we serve, creating a more empathetic and nuanced view of public health.

In addition to highlighting our ongoing work, we want our blog to act as a platform to discuss emerging public health issues and promote conversations around these topics. We recognize that public health is a constantly evolving field, requiring innovative approaches and a willingness to adapt to changing circumstances. Our blog provides a space for exploring these issues and sharing our thoughts and ideas with our readers.

We invite you to join us on this journey, as we explore the many ways that public health impacts our lives and the world around us.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our new blog. We look forward to sharing more stories with you soon!