Clatsop County Public Health To Host Community Baby Shower May 30 In Seaside (Photo) -05/21/25

Clatsop County, OR — This year’s Community Baby Shower, a free and festive event celebrating new and expectant families will be held Friday, May 30, 2025, from 3–6 p.m. at Sunset Empire Park and Recreation, located at 1120 Broadway St. in Seaside. It is hosted by Clatsop County Public Health in partnership with Build Your Nest Postpartum Navigator Pilot Projects, the Perinatal Task Force, and the Community Health Advocacy and Resource Team (CHART).

 

The event is designed to honor and celebrate families during this transformative time in their lives, while also connecting them to community resources that support lifelong wellness.

 

Attendees can look forward to:

 

• A free, nutritious dinner
• A fun-filled Kid Zone
• Car seat safety checks (available to all attendees)
• Infant feeding support
• Baby supplies
• Special gifts for each family
• Meeting doulas and postpartum navigators
• Connecting with other families

 

“This event is about more than just celebrating new life—it’s about making sure families feel supported, seen, and connected,” said Lisa Schuyler, Clatsop County Public Health Promotions Supervisor. “We want every parent and caregiver to know that they’re not alone. There’s a whole network of care here for them.”

 

If you are pregnant or have a baby under a year, register here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBJtwsc-EliSNvai4YN0Cz2zfWEzm5Qu5jKX6T-Im0hmlofQ/viewform

 

For more about  family support services in Clatsop County, visit: www.buildyournestworkbook.com/astoria-resources

 

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Los Socios De Salud Del Condado De Clatsop Lanzan Una Evaluación De Las Necesidades De Salud De La Comunidad (Photo) -05/13/25

Se buscó la participación del público para ayudar a dar forma a las futuras prioridades de salud

 

ASTORIA, OR — El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Clatsop, el Hospital Columbia Memorial y el Hospital Seaside de Providence están trabajando juntos para comprender mejor las fortalezas, necesidades y desafíos que afectan la salud y el bienestar en nuestras comunidades.

 

Como parte de la Evaluación de las Necesidades de Salud de la Comunidad (CHNA, por sus siglas en inglés) de 2025, se invita al público a compartir sus perspectivas a través de una breve evaluación en línea abierta desde ahora hasta el 30 de junio de 2025.

 

La evaluación tarda unos minutos en completarse y ofrece a los participantes la oportunidad de ganar una tarjeta de regalo de Amazon de $ 100. Las respuestas son anónimas y ayudarán a informar las estrategias, servicios y políticas locales que apoyan un condado de Clatsop más saludable.

 

Realice la evaluación aquí:
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/3c697d7ea69d4c828e86fcb7f7764de5

                                                                               

"Esta es una oportunidad muy importante para que los residentes compartan ideas sobre la salud, la vivienda, la obtención de atención médica, la salud mental, el uso de sustancias y otras cosas que afectan su vida diaria", dijo Jill Quackenbush, subdirectora de Salud Pública del Condado de Clatsop.

 

La encuesta es solo el primer paso en el proceso de CHNA. La evaluación completa también incluirá entrevistas con líderes comunitarios, grupos focales y un análisis de datos de salud locales para crear una imagen integral de la salud comunitaria.

 

Para obtener más información sobre el proceso de CHNA o para solicitar una copia impresa de la evaluación, comuníquese con el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Clatsop al 503-325-8500, envíe un correo electrónico a health@clatsopcounty.gov o visite www.clatsopcounty.gov/publichealth.

 

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Clatsop County Health Partners Launch Community Health Needs Assessment (Photo) -05/13/25

Public input sought to help shape future health priorities

 

ASTORIA, OR — Clatsop County Public Health, Columbia Memorial Hospital, and Providence Seaside Hospital are working together to better understand the strengths, needs, and challenges impacting health and well-being in our communities.

 

As part of the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), the public are invited to share their perspectives through a brief online assessment open now through June 30, 2025.

 

The assessment takes a few minutes to complete and offers participants a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Responses are anonymous and will help inform local strategies, services, and policies that support a healthier Clatsop County.

 

Take the assessment here:
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/3c697d7ea69d4c828e86fcb7f7764de5

 

"This is a very important chance for residents to share ideas around health, housing, getting healthcare, mental health, substance use, and other things that affect their daily lives,” said Jill Quackenbush, Clatsop County Public Health Deputy Director.

 

The survey is just the first step in the CHNA process. The full assessment will also include interviews with community leaders, focus groups, and an analysis of local health data to create a comprehensive picture of community health.

 

For more information about the CHNA process or to request a paper copy of the assessment, contact Clatsop County Public Health at 503-325-8500, email health@clatsopcounty.gov  or visit www.clatsopcounty.gov/publichealth.

 

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Applications Invited For Planning Commission Vacancy (Photo) -05/09/25

(Astoria, OR)  — Clatsop County is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the Clatsop County Planning Commission. The appointment will fill a vacant seat whose term would expire on June 30, 2026.

 

“Planning commission members play a critical role in protecting the health and safety of our communities and property values,” said Gail Henrikson, community development director.

“We strive to see that all geographical areas of the county are represented to the greatest extent possible.”

 

The Planning Commission is the county’s committee for citizen involvement on development and land use issues, such as zoning, natural resources, transportation, natural hazards, economic development, housing, farm and forest lands and coastal zones.

 

The commission makes land use decisions on subdivisions and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on amendments to the comprehensive plan and its implementing ordinances.

 

Committee application forms are available on the Clatsop County website or at the County Manager’s office at 800 Exchange St., Suite 410 in Astoria. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2025.

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The Planning Commission regularly meets in Astoria at 10 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are currently hybrid, with an in-person and virtual option available.

 

The Board of Commissioners is tentatively scheduled to review applicants at its Wednesday, July 9 work session, with appointments tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, July 23.

 

For additional information about the commission’s meetings or responsibilities, please email or call Gail Henrikson at 503-325-8611.

 

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