Media Resources

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Audio, video, images and other resources from OHA for media to download.

Linda Novitski, Ph.D., recreational waters specialist, OHA

(1080, 30fps, H.264, right-click links to download files)

How does bacteria get on beaches? (mp4, 16 seconds)
Why is bacteria at beaches a health concern? (mp4, 9 seconds)
How does OHA help reduce this risk? (mp4, 27 seconds)
Does OHA close beaches when it issues beach advisories? (mp4, 19 seconds)
Do you expect 2026 to be a busy beach monitoring season? (mp4, 16 seconds)
What can people do about bacteria at beaches? (mp4, 32 seconds)

Linda Novitski, Ph.D., recreational waters specialist, OHA

(1080, 30fps, H.264, right-click links to download files)

What are cyanobacteria (harmful algae) and what are cyanobacteria blooms? (mp4, 18 seconds)
What are health risks of cyanobacteria exposure? (mp4, 13 seconds)
How does OHA help reduce this risk? (mp4, 16 seconds)
Does OHA close water bodies when it issues cyanobacteria advisories? (mp4, 45 seconds)
Do you expect 2026 to be a busy cyanobacteria bloom season? (mp4, 26 seconds)
What can people do about cyanobacteria blooms? (mp4, 59 seconds)

Dean Sidelinger, M.D., M.S.Ed., State Health Officer and State Epidemiologist

(1080, 30fps, H.264, right-click links to download files)

What is the situation with measles in Oregon? (mp4, 35 seconds)
How is OHA responding? (mp4, 19 seconds)
Why is OHA sharing so many advisories about measles exposure locations? (mp4, 56 seconds)
Why can't OHA share more information about the exposures, such as whether they are linked to a new or current case? (mp4, 1 minute, 36 seconds)
How is OHA using and sharing wastewater testing data? (mp4, 1 minute, 55 seconds)
What can people in Oregon do now? (mp4, 1 minute, 23 seconds)

Dr. Tom Jeanne, Deputy State Health Officer and Deputy State Epidemiologist

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Opioid overdoses declined in 2024 for the first time in about 8 years and it appears that will continue in the 2025 data. What is contributing to these declines? (mp4, 4 minutes, 17 seconds)
Despite this promising news, why is fentanyl and opioid use still so dangerous? (mp4, 1 minute, 10 seconds)
Besides overdoses, methamphetamines is the main illicit stimulant drug in Oregon. What are some of the health dangers of using methamphetamine? (mp4, 1 minute, 2 seconds)

Dr. Tom Jeanne, Deputy State Health Officer and Deputy State Epidemiologist

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What is colorectal cancer? (mp4, 18 seconds)
Why should we be aware/concerned about it? (mp4, 50 seconds)
What are preventative measures that someone can take to prevent getting colorectal cancer? (mp4, 41 seconds)
March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Do you have any additional messages for people who might not know what to do to get care? (mp4, 39 seconds)

Dean Sidelinger, M.D., M.S.Ed., State Health Officer and State Epidemiologist

(1080, 30fps, H.264, right-click links to download files)

What is the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP)? (mp4, 31 seconds)
Why is the SHIP important? (mp4, 1 minute, 1 second)
How is the 2025-2029 SHIP different from the previous SHIP? (mp4, 1 minute, 22 seconds)
Why do you think the particular priorities were chosen for the new SHIP? (mp4, 42 seconds)

Healthy environments (mp4, 44 seconds)
Individual, family and community well-being (mp4, 2 minutes, 5 seconds)
Health promotion and disease prevention (mp4, 1 minute, 47 seconds)
Emergency preparedness and response (mp4, 1 minute, 11 seconds)

How will the SHIP be used? (mp4, 1 minute, 16 seconds)

Dagan Wright, Ph.D., MSPH, Senior Injury Epidemiologist and Informaticist, OHA Injury and Violence Prevention Program

(720p, 30fps, H.264, right-click links to download files)

What are e-bikes and e-scooters? (mp4, 1 minute, 39 seconds)
When did OHA start tracking e-bike and e-scooter injuries? (mp4, 1 minute, 17 seconds)
Is Oregon one of the only states tracking these injuries? (mp4, 32 seconds)
Are there other safety issues to be aware of? (mp4, 54 seconds)
Are there differences between e-bike and e-scooter injury rates? (mp4, 1 minute, 3 seconds)
Has there been an increase in injuries? (mp4, 20 seconds)
What are the rules concering use of e-bikes and e-scooters? (mp4, 1 minute, 43 seconds)
What are some tips to help people stay safe? (mp4, 47 seconds)

Howard Chiou, M.D., Ph.D., OHA Medical Director for Communicable Diseases and Immunizations

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What is pertussis and why is it a concern for public health? (mp4, 1 minute, 45 seconds)
Who is most at risk from pertussis? (mp4, 1 minute, 27 seconds)
Why are we seeing such a staggering rise in pertussis cases in Oregon over the past two years? (mp4, 1 minute, 18 seconds)
How does the maternal Tdap vaccine work? (mp4, 55 seconds)
What are the pertussis vaccination rates in Oregon and what are the risks? (mp4, 54 seconds)

Dat Tran, M.D., Oregon Health Authority HAI Program Medical Director

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What is Oregon Health Authority’s Healthcare-Associated Infections Program announcing? (mp4, 47 seconds)
Why do you think the influenza vaccination rate among eligible health care workers has dropped so much? (mp4, 28 seconds)
Which health care facility types had the highest influenza vaccination rates in Oregon, and which ones were lowest? (mp4, 1 minute, 8 seconds)
Why is flu vaccination among health care workers so important? (mp4, 44 seconds)
Why not require influenza vaccination among health care personnel? (mp4, 23 seconds)
What should facilities do to improve health care worker flu vaccination rates? (mp4, 58 seconds)

Pete P. Singson M.D., HIV/STD/TB Medical Director, Oregon Health Authority

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Unexpected high rates for congenital syphilis (mp4, 9 seconds)
We’re considering it an epidemic (mp4, 9 seconds)
Entirely preventable (mp4, 10 seconds)

Dr. Tom Jeanne, Deputy State Health Officer and Deputy State Epidemiologist

(1080, 30fps, H.264, right-click links to download files)

What is the TPEP report? (mp4, 56 seconds)
Why does OHA release it and why is it important? (mp4,1 minute, 11 seconds)
What were the findings and successes from it? (mp4, 1 minute, 45 seconds)

Cannon Beach b-roll (1080, 30fps, H.264)

D River Beach b-roll (1080, 30fps, H.264)

Seal Rock Beach b-roll (1080, 30fps, H.264)

Seaside Beach b-roll (1080, 30fps, H.264)

Media Resources

Media Kits

2026 beach monitoring season

Linda Novitski, Ph.D., recreational waters specialist, OHA​​

Cyanobacteria bloom season is here: When in doubt, stay out

Linda Novitski, Ph.D., recreational waters specialist, OHA​​

Measles in Oregon

Dean Sidelinger, M.D., M.S.Ed., State Health Officer and State Epidemiologist​

Opioid Overdose Deaths Decline

Dr. Tom Jeanne, Deputy State Health Officer and Deputy State Epidemiologist

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Dr. Tom Jeanne, Deputy State Health Officer and Deputy State Epidemiologist

State Health Improvement Plan

Dean Sidelinger, M.D., M.S.Ed., State Health Officer and State Epidemiologist​

E-bike and e-scooter safety

Dagan Wright, Ph.D., MSPH, Senior Injury Epidemiologist and Informaticist, OHA Injury and Violence Prevention Program

Health officials urge pertussis vaccination, safety measures to protect babies; case count surpasses 75-year record

Howard Chiou, M.D., Ph.D., OHA Medical Director for Communicable Diseases​ and Immunizations

Nearly half of Oregon health care workers not vaccinated against flu

Dat Tran, M.D., Oregon Health Authority HAI Program Medical Director

Syphilis during pregnancy on the rise, leading to serious health complications for infants

Pete P. Singson M.D., HIV/STD/TB Medical Director​, Oregon Health Authority

OHA Releases 2023-2025 Tobacco Prevention and Education Program Report Highlighting More than 25 Years of Progress

Dr. Tom Jeanne, Deputy State Health Officer and Deputy State Epidemiologist

Cannon Beach b-roll

D River Beach b-roll

Seal Rock Beach b-roll

Seaside Beach b-roll

Linda Novitski, Ph.D., recreational waters specialist, OHA

Linda Novitski, Ph.D., recreational waters specialist, OHA

Dean Sidelinger, M.D., M.S.Ed., State Health Officer and State Epidemiologist

Dean Sidelinger, M.D., M.S.Ed., State Health Officer and State Epidemiologist

Howard Chiou, M.D., Ph.D., OHA Medical Director for Communicable Diseases and Immunizations

Pete P. Singson M.D., HIV/STD/TB Medical Director, Oregon Health Authority