Article courtesy Associated Press Oregon hospitals administered the first coronavirus vaccines in the state Dec. 16 to nurses, respiratory therapists, housekeeping workers and other health care employees in high-risk jobs, marking the beginning of a broad vaccination campaign in a state that’s seen more than 1,200 COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began. Those vaccinated during…
Many mothers are experiencing an increase in insomnia severity and mild-to-high levels of acute COVID‐19 anxiety, according to a new study by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College in Israel. “In the study, we addressed, for the first time, consequences of the COVID‐19 pandemic and home confinement…
Reality dawned slowly, painfully. In mid-March, it suddenly became clear that the novel coronavirus that first ravaged China, and then parts of Europe, was becoming a global pandemic. Five months later, the death toll remains staggering. On Aug. 20, Chabad.org published “Each Person, a World,” a memorial page paying tribute to the 1,200 Jewish victims…
As cases of COVID-19 spread quickly through the state of Oregon and all our communities, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is developing a pool of trained staff and uniform contact tracing tools to help fill gaps and increase capacity to meet criteria for reopening and ensure a coordinated, equitable approach across the state. The OHA…
Photo: Health workers at Ziv Medical Center’s coronavirus critical care unit in Safed, April 2, 2020. Photo by David Cohen/Flash90 By Abigail Klein Leichman A group of Israeli mental health professionals has created “Corona Care Israel” in partnership with United Hatzalah of Israel to provide mental health care, grief counseling and emotional stabilization for first…
101 Things to do When You’re Stuck at Home Yes, it’s important to stay safe indoors to protect ourselves and others – but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a good time. Time Out has created an epic list of streaming culture, movies, podcasts, games, workouts and learning – plus some curveballs. All Classical Portland…
ONGOING Disney Bedtime Hotline Parents and kids can call the hotline at 1-877-7-MICKEY (1-877-764-2539) to hear a short message from Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, or Goofy. The hotline will be running through midnight on April 30. Disney has also put together some downloadable sleep activities on its website, www.shopDisney.com/BedtimeHotline. IAC –…
Individual congregations offer various religious services online. Visit the website or Facebook page of your synagogue to stay connected. For a list of congregations from our 2019-2020 Resource guide click here. If you have a virtual event to add, please visit https://orjewishlife.com/online-virtual-resources-submission/ ONGOING 2-1-1 COVID-19 Hotline 2-1-1 is the go-to public phone number to get…
Individual congregations offer various religious services online. Visit the website or Facebook page of your synagogue to stay connected. For a list of congregations from our 2019-2020 Resource guide click here. If you have a virtual event to add, please visit https://orjewishlife.com/online-virtual-resources-submission/ ONGOING 2-1-1 COVID-19 Hotline 2-1-1 is the go-to public phone number to get…
