Measles Exposure Reported at Oregon City Medical Center

OHA warns of potential measles exposure at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center emergency department.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has identified a potential measles exposure at the Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center's emergency department waiting room in Oregon City. The period of concern is between 9:57 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25th and 12:22 a.m. on Thursday, February 26th. Individuals who were present during this timeframe are urged to contact their healthcare providers.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing concerns about the rise in measles cases across the United States, attributed to declining vaccination rates globally and locally. Maintaining high vaccination coverage is crucial to achieve herd immunity and protect those who cannot be vaccinated.

The details

The OHA is urging Oregon City residents who were at the Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center emergency department waiting room during the specified timeframe to contact their healthcare providers. Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications, especially in young children and individuals with weakened immune systems.

  • Between 9:57 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25th and 12:22 a.m. on Thursday, February 26th.

The players

Oregon Health Authority (OHA)

The state's public health agency that identified the potential measles exposure at the Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center.

Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center

A medical center in Oregon City where the potential measles exposure occurred in the emergency department waiting room.

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What’s next

Individuals who were present at the Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center emergency department waiting room during the specified timeframe should contact their healthcare providers immediately to assess their risk and receive guidance on monitoring for symptoms or taking preventative measures.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates to achieve herd immunity and protect vulnerable populations from the resurgence of preventable diseases like measles. Public health officials emphasize the need for increased vaccination, education, and rapid response to outbreaks to contain the spread of the virus.