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2022 Medicaid Renewal Process in ONE
All 2022 Medicaid renewals must be processed in the OregONEligibility (ONE) system. The differences in the renewal process for ONE are as follows: • The parent, or person who helps the child or adult complete their paperwork, is asked to complete a phone interview by...
Subject: Booster doses expanded
Booster doses of the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines are now available. Booster doses of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are available to certain groups who received two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least 6 months...
Message from ODDS Director Lilia Teninty: Following safety requirements
This message is a reminder for all ODDS providers regarding following safety, sanitization, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and guidelines. All provider staff and personal support workers must follow appropriate safety, sanitization...
Heat Alert: Deschutes County prepares for high temps from June 25 thru July 1st
When temperatures start reaching the 90s and entering into the triple digits, it becomes more important to take care of yourself and to be aware of signs of heat-related illness. With the expected spike in temperatures, it’s crucial to know what to do. We’ve compiled...
Juneteenth, new state holiday means office will be closed Friday June 18th
In aligning with Oregon’s passing of House Bill 2168, will begin recognizing June nineteenth as a state holiday, Full Access High Desert offices will be closed Friday 6/18/2021 and will reopen Monday 6/21/2021. As an agency that recognizes and cherishes the...
Letter from Central Oregon Public Health agencies and St. Charles Health System
Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson County residents age 75 and older now eligible to schedule COVID-19 vaccine Starting today, Central Oregon residents who are 75 and older are eligible to schedule their COVID-19 vaccine at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center....
COVID-19 Vaccine clinic for I/DD clients and family members
Hi Families and Clients, On Jan. 5, 2021, Oregon Health Authority notified Local Public Health Authorities (LPHAs) that vaccines can be offered to anyone in any of the Phase 1a, Groups 1 – 4. This includes all people with I/DD in ODDS services, family members or...
5% Rate Increase for Day Support Activity and Employment Services
Effectively as of Jan. 12, 2021 To: ODDS Stakeholders From: Lilia Teninty, Director, Office of Developmental Disabilities Services Subject: Temporary rate increase On Jan. 8, 2021, the Joint Emergency Board of the Oregon State Legislature approved a 5...
FAHD hosts a Virtual Holiday Get Together
Please join us for a virtual Holiday Get Together. All clients, families, community partners are invited. Topic: Holiday Get Together Time: Dec 23, 2020 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting...