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Crossroads Ranch hosting fundraising dinner

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With its sights set on opening this coming summer, Crossroads Ranch of Harney County is hosting its Third annual Fundraiser Dinner and Auction on Saturday, Feb. 23. Crossroads Ranch is a nonprofit equine therapy center, at 53 E. Industrial Way in Burns, set up to serve clients of all ages with

Respondents needed for local health survey

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The 2019 Harney County Community Health Needs Assessment survey launched at the beginning of the new year. A collaboration of Harney County Health District (Harney District Hospital), Harney County Health Department/High Country Health and Wellness Center, and Symmetry Care, the survey aims to find out about the health and health

Seasonal illness precautions in place at Harney District Hospital

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Standard seasonal illness precautions have been put in place at Harney District Hospital for the health and safety of patients and staff. All visitors are asked to check in at the admitting desk at the front of the hospital, even if just visiting friends or family. For the safety of patients

Confirmed cases of pertussis in county

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As of Nov. 9, there are three confirmed positive cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in Harney County. Harney County Public Health is working with local school districts, physicians, and the community to identify and notify students and residents who have possibly been exposed. Efforts to treat those who are sick — and

Alzheimer’s chapter to offer free class in Burns

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The Alzheimer’s Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter will hold a free class, “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, at the Harney County Senior and Community Services Center, 17 S. Alder Ave. in Burns. The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are

HPV vaccine could prevent some cancers

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If a vaccine could prevent your children from developing some forms of cancer later in life, would you have them get the vaccination? You would think that most people would answer in the affirmative, but that doesn’t seem to the case with the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination. According to statistics from the

Singhose campaigns for mental health, depression awareness

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For Lacy Singhose, being the 2018 Harney County Fair Queen means more than representing the county at various events. It has also given her a chance to bring awareness of mental health to the community, specifically how depression affects young adults. Singhose said she has dealt with depression for the past

Burns’ VA clinic to use telehealth

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Representatives from Boise VA Medical Center held a meeting at the Burns Elks Lodge Friday, July 27, to discuss changes coming to the Veterans Affairs (VA) outreach clinic in Burns. David Wood, director of the Boise VA Medical Center, began by dispelling rumors that the Burns clinic is closing. He said, “We

High Country Health and Wellness Center is open and ready to serve the community

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Harney County residents now have another option when seeking primary health care. The staff at High Country Health and Wellness Center, located in the same building as the Harney County Health Department, includes Director and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Jolene Cawlfield, Family Physician/Medical Director/Public Health Officer Sarah Laiosa, and FNP Barbara

Local health care providers will be offering screenings

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Harney District Hospital (HDH), Harney County Health Department, and Burns Dental Group are teaming up to provide several health screening opportunities for the community as part of Harney Health Screening Week taking place March 5-9. Participants will be entered into prize drawings for each screening completed, and the public is

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