Every year, thousands of infants die suddenly and unexpectedly during sleep. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death for babies under one year old. The good news is…
Public Health officials are closely monitoring an increased rate of positive and presumptive cases of Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, within county schools. This illness is affecting both students who have not been vaccinated and some who have received…
Coos Health & Wellness is hosting community conversations May 13th & May 14th, 2025 in Coos Bay COOS COUNTY, OREGON. – Residents of rural communities are invited to be part of a community conversation about substance use disorder and stigma…
Caring for a newborn is a rewarding yet challenging experience, especially when faced with prolonged crying. The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (NCSBS) emphasizes that understanding infant crying patterns is crucial to preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)—a severe and…
Coos County Community Development is pleased to announce the transfer of the Onsite Wastewater Management Program from the Oregon DEQ. This transition will provide residents with faster access to permitting and quality checks, minimizing delays and costs for building projects…