Curry County Public Health
94235 Moore Street, Ste. 121
Gold Beach, OR 97444
Phone: 541-247-3387
* * * COVID-19 Information * * *
Curry County encourages residents to learn more about this virus and if they suspect they may have the symptoms of the virus to consult their doctor immediately.
OHA (Oregon Health Authority) Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
Curry County Press Release March 20, 2020
Curry County Press Release March 5, 2020
Curry County Available Public Health Services Contact List
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“Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play.”
— AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION
The function of public health is to protect and promote the conditions in which all people can be healthy. This includes ensuring children receive a strong start through maternal care, nutrition, and family planning. It also encompasses identifying and tracking disease, protecting food and water supplies, educating the public about health issues, and preparing for and responding to disease outbreaks and disasters.
— AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION
The function of public health is to protect and promote the conditions in which all people can be healthy. This includes ensuring children receive a strong start through maternal care, nutrition, and family planning. It also encompasses identifying and tracking disease, protecting food and water supplies, educating the public about health issues, and preparing for and responding to disease outbreaks and disasters.
Services currently provided at the County Offices:
Vital Records (Death Certificates)Environmental Health fee collection and license generation.
WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
Safe Drinking Water
Food, Pool and Lodging Inspection services
Communicable Disease Reporting and Investigation
Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Indoor Clean Air Act complaints
Services to be provided in the future at the County Offices:
ImmunizationsMaternal Child Health (Title V)
Reproductive Health (Title X)
School Based Health Center (SBHC)
Tobacco Prevention and Education
Prevention and Health Promotion
To find out more visit: www.currych.org
FEMA Nationwide Test of Emergency Alert System - August 7, 2019
Wildfire Smoke Safety: Find out more about how to keep yourself safe during wildfire season.
Health advisory issued June 27 for water contact at Harris Beach
Recreational crabbing closes on southern Oregon coast - 2/14/19
Environmental Health functions as a division within public health and focuses on ensuring the safety of services offered to the public (food, pools, lodging, and water). Environmental Health benefits County residents, businesses, and visitors by:
- Regulating and inspecting food services, public pools, and overnight lodging.
- Consulting with operators of public water systems.
- Providing services for child daycare and public school cafeterias.
- Investigations of food and water borne illnesses.
Curry County Inspections
Visit our online portal to view inspections conducted by the registered environmental health specialist.
Food Handlers Permit
Visit Oregon Food Handlers to obtain a permit online.
License Applications:
- Bed and Breakfast
- Lodging
- Lodging Food Service
- RV Park, Organizational Camp, Picnic Park
- Pool, Spa
- Restaurant
- Mobile Unit, Commissary, Warehouse, Vending
- Single Event Temporary Restaurant
- Intermittent and Seasonal Temporary Restaurant
2018 Fee Schedule
Fee Schedule
Resources
Well Owner Tip Sheet
What to do if you have mold in your home