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News Release from: Oregon Dept. of Corrections
Posted: November 30th, 2007 3:45 PM
Gastrointestinal Illness Affects Inmates at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
A gastrointestinal illness affecting inmates in the Minimum Treatment Unit at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, Oregon, has caused the cancellation of visiting for inmates in the Minimum Treatment Unit.
At this time the cause of the gastrointestinal illness is under investigation. Symptoms inmates are suffering from are nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. State public health authorities are working with staff, and at this time no inmates have required outside medical treatment as a result of this illness. To prevent additional inmates from becoming infected, we are taking proactive measures to educate inmates and staff how to avoid contamination.
All visiting and programs for inmates in the Minimum Treatment Unit have been cancelled today and through the weekend.
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility comprises a women's multi-security prison and co-gender intake center.
Contact Info: Wendy Hatfield, Acting Communications Manager (503) 373-0135
Tonya Sly, CCCF Public Information Officer (503) 570-6412
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