Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

Because of limited supplies, groups most at risk of exposure or serious illness are being vaccinated first.

Now: These groups are eligible for a vaccine now:

• Phase 1A: All groups
• Phase 1B: People 65 and older, childcare providers, early learning and K-12 educators and staff

Next:

• Phase 2, Group 1: People who are 45-65 (no later than June 1, 2021)
• Phase 2, Group 2: All Oregonians 16 and older (no later than July 1, 2021)
• Children and teens: Vaccines are not yet available for ages 15 and younger, pending results from clinical trials.

Visit the Oregon Health Authority’s COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility & FAQ tool to learn who is eligible.

There are several vaccination sites in the Portland metropolitan area. If you are in one of the eligible priority groups, please use the OHSU COVID-19 tool or OHA COVID-19 Vaccine in Oregon site to find a vaccination site near you. You may want to try both tools to find the most convenient location and appointment time for you.

Vaccinations in the Hillsboro area are at a drive-through site at the Hillsboro Stadium. Appointments at this site are currently by invitation only.

Address

4450 N.E. Century Blvd.
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Directions

Enter Hillsboro Stadium at Gate B and follow signs to greeter in a reflective vest.

Reach the OHSU call center at 833-OHSU-CCC (833-647-8222), weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The OHSU COVID-19 testing site at Hillsboro Stadium will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 16. It is expected to reopen Wednesday, Feb. 17.

OHSU Health Testing Site, Hillsboro
Hillsboro Stadium
4450 N.E. Century Blvd., Hillsboro, OR 97124

• Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Sat/Sun: CLOSED

More details about drive-up testing are on the OHSU website. »

Loved ones are important to a patient’s overall care and well-being. Hillsboro Medical Center follows the Oregon Health Authority guidelines to allow:

• One healthy adult visitor per day for adult patients.
• Two healthy adults per day for pediatric patients.
• Two support persons during labor and delivery.

There are a few visitor exceptions we’re allowing at the current time.

• A caregiver or attendant may visit a patient who needs assistance due to a language barrier or disability.
• A close family member of a patient who is receiving end-of-life care.
• If neither parent meets screening criteria, a parent or legal guardian who does not meet our screening criteria may visit their child in the hospital.

Visitors must comply with the following:

Wear a mask: Everyone age 2 and older must wear a mask while at the hospital campus. This includes wearing your mask in the parking garage and hospital.

The following masks are acceptable:

Download what masks are acceptable and unacceptable for patients, staff and visitors (PDF) »

Symptom screening: All visitors will be screened for the symptoms of COVID-19 and obtain a visitor sticker. Visitors should display their screening sticker in a visible location at all times while in the hospital.

Limit movement in hospital: Visitors are expected to limit their movement around buildings and remain within the patient room. You may be asked to wait at home or outside the building for patients to arrive in their rooms.

In addition, open treatment areas and waiting rooms where physical distancing is not possible may also be restricted. If appropriate distancing cannot be maintained, you may be asked to wait elsewhere.

People with disabilities may have support people with them while in the hospital. You can name at least three support people (friends, family, paid assistant, etc.) to help you. You can always have at least one support person with you:

• In the emergency room.
• During your hospital stay if you need help with your care.
• For any talk about hospice care.
• When you consider signing an advance directive or POLST form.

If you would like a copy of the policy, please call Patient Relations at 503-681-4357.

We are open for all cases, while maintaining physical distancing and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). You can check the status of your care on MyChart.

Most clinics have returned to their normal hours 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. There are a few exceptions including:

• South Hillsboro Urgent Care: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Forest Grove Immediate Care: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Rehabilitation in Hillsboro: 6:15 a.m. – 7 p.m.,  M-Th; closes at 6 p.m. on Friday
• Rehabilitation in Forest Grove: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. M, W, Th, F; 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tues.
• Primary care clinics have hours listed on their web pages. Virtual visits are also available.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, classes and events may be rescheduled for the health and safety of participants and instructors. Please check the Community Education listings regularly to view the status of each class.

According to the CDC, these symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus:

• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Trouble breathing

Or at least two of the following symptoms:

• Fever
• Chills
• Repeated shaking with chills
• Muscle pain
• Headache
• Sore throat
• New loss of taste or smell
• Nausea/vomiting
• Diarrhea

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines are currently approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup.

If you see emergency signs, call 911 or your emergency department. They are:

• Trouble breathing
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion or inability to awaken
• Bluish lips or face
• Other severe symptoms

• Stay home except to get medical care.
• Separate yourself from other people and pets in your home.
• Monitor your symptoms.
• Consider an OHSU Health virtual visit.
• If needed, contact your county health department.
• Do not go to any health care facility unless instructed, so you don’t spread the virus.

Wear a mask or face covering: Face coverings are required in Oregon for all indoor spaces (for example, grocery stores, restaurants, bars, retail stores, and more) and outdoor public spaces when physical distancing is not possible.

Wash your hands often: Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. If you don’t have soap and water, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Avoid close contact: Stay at least 6 feet from other people. Read some tips for social distancing.

Cover coughs and sneezes: Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the inside of your elbow. Throw the tissues in the trash. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Clean and disinfect: Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks. Most common EPA-registered household disinfectants will work.

• How COVID-19 Spreads (CDC)
• What to do if you are sick (CDC)
• People who need to take extra precautions (CDC)
• How to prepare (CDC)
• COVID-19 travel advisories (CDC)
• Oregon Health Authority (OHA) information on COVID-19

• CDC COVID-19 Vaccination
• OHA COVID-19 Vaccine Information
• OHSU COVID-19 Vaccines: Information and Appointments

• COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions (OHA)
• Frequently Asked Questions (CDC)
• Q&A on Coronaviruses, World Health Organization