On this page, you can find information related to local health resources, including screening & testing sites, health-related hotlines, and community-based organizations offering health-related support during this time.
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Sky Lakes Medical Center will host two special COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week for Klamath County residents 80 and older.
Vaccinations are by appointment only and will be given 12:30-5 p.m., Feb. 11, and 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, on the fourth floor in the original medical center.
Schedule your appointment by calling 1-833-606-4370 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. Appointments cannot be made on site and walk-ins are not accepted.
Once people are scheduled, their doses are assured. Second doses can be scheduled at this week’s clinics.
According to the Oregon Health Authority’s phased distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, individuals 80 and older are now eligible for vaccinations. The distribution plan also specifies that people who are:
- 75 and older will become eligible for vaccination next week;
- 70 and older on February 21; and
- 65 and older on February 28.
If you have questions regarding the COVID-19, you are encouraged to visit skylakes.org/education-resources/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-faq/.
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Oregon Health Authority recommends the following self-screening guidelines:
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Please stay home. Continue to follow the CDC recommended prevention methods and monitor for a change in symptoms.
Your best defense against illness is proper hand hygiene. Hand washing has never been more important. It is one of the best ways to prevent colds, flu, and COVID-19. For resources and tips visit OSU Extension's High Speed Hand Washing resources page.
Many of the Healthy Klamath partners have set up resource pages for the community. Please click on the icons below for further information.
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Sky Lakes Medical Center hosts a drive up test site outside the Sky Lakes Community Health Education Center on weekdays from 8 am to 12:30 pm and 1 pm to 4:30 pm on N. Eldorado Blvd. Vehicles are to enter from the north driveway, and exit from the south driveway. Sky Lakes staff will gather essential information and collect the necessary samples.
Testing is available for anyone who presents at the testing site. Patients are encouraged to call their provider prior to testing. To learn more, click here.
Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services has the ability to provide COVID-19 testing to their registered patients. They request that you call 541-882-1487 to speak with a nurse to determine if testing is recommended and if so, you will be instructed on our drive-up process.
Drive-up tests will be performed at the Wellness Center in Chiloquin, 330 Chiloquin Blvd. Testing is available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Klamath Health Partnership periodically hosts free testing sites throughout the community. Contact Klamath Health Partnership at 541-851-8110 or Klamath County Public Health at 541-882-8846 for information about future testing sites.
Oregon Health Authority Test Site Locator. For additional testing locations, and information about getting a COVID-19 test visit https://govstatus.egov.com/or-oha-covid-19-testing.
Job loss and health insurance coverage (OHA)
Your guide to getting health care coverage in Oregon (OHA / DCBS)
Oregon Health Plan member fact sheet about COVID-19 (OHA)
Unemployment benefits fact sheet (Employment)
During times of stress it is increasingly important to maintain your well-being and support your loved ones. In addition to the resources below, be sure to visit our Tips for Coping with Stress and Well-Being Tips pages.
Click here to download a list of Mental Health Providers in Klamath Falls.
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Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH) serves as the Community Mental Health Program in Klamath County and provides a wide array of mental health and addiction services to all ages. KBBH continues to provide essential behavioral health services during the COVID-19 outbreak and has moved to primarily phone-based and telehealth services provided by remote staff. Critical services including Mobile Crisis Team response, Residential Programs, and Psychiatric Services will continue to operate with additional personal safety precautions and facility sanitation procedures. New or existing consumers can access services by calling 541.883.1030. |
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LCS Northwest office in Klamath Falls is closed to clients until further notice. Please contact us by calling 541-883-3471 during business hours or email us at klamathreception@lcsnw.org for more information or help. Many of our services will continue over the phone, by video conferencing or through telehealth. In order to serve all of our clients, we need correct information to contact you. We are still able to provide Behavioral Health services via Telehealth, including Mental Health, Substance Use Treatment, Medication Management, Project Changes in the County Schools (KCSD). We are taking new clients.
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Klamath County response: The Klamath County Public Health Departement lead the county response.
Oregon response: The Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Office of Emergency Management lead the state response.
United States response: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention leads the U.S. response.
Global response: The World Health Organization guides the global response.
This resource platform was developed by Blue Zones Project - Klamath Falls with the support of the Healthy Klamath Coaltion. If you would like to suggest content, please reach out to us via email at info@healthyklamath.org.