Virtual Measles Briefing With OHA, OHSU Physicians, April 17
Summary
Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Health & Science University physicians will host a virtual media briefing on measles at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026. Speakers include Dean Sidelinger, M.D., health officer and state epidemiologist at OHA's Public Health Division, and Dawn Nolt, M.D., MPH, professor of pediatric infectious diseases at OHSU's Doernbecher Children's Hospital. Reporters can join via Zoom while a public livestream will be available via YouTube.
“Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Health & Science University physicians will discuss measles and answer reporter questions during a virtual media briefing at 1 p.m. today (Friday, April 17).”
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Oregon Health Authority announced a virtual measles briefing scheduled for April 17, 2026 at 1 p.m. The briefing will feature OHA's state epidemiologist Dean Sidelinger and OHSU pediatric infectious disease specialist Dawn Nolt, who will discuss measles and take reporter questions.
This media briefing serves as an informational opportunity for reporters and the public to learn about measles from state health officials. Healthcare providers, public health professionals, and media outlets in Oregon should be aware of this event for potential updates on measles activity in the state.
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- 2026-04-17 at 13:00
- Location
- Virtual
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REMINDER: Virtual measles briefing today
*April 17, 2026*
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Health & Science University physicians will discuss measles and answer reporter questions during a virtual media briefing at 1 p.m. today (Friday, April 17).
Reporters can join via Zoom at this link. A livestream for the public is available via YouTube at this link.
Speakers include:
- Dean Sidelinger, M.D., M.S.Ed., health officer and state epidemiologist at OHA's Public Health Division.
- Dawn Nolt, M.D., MPH, professor of pediatric infectious diseases at OHSU's Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
For more information about measles, visit OHA's measles page.
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Jonathan Modie
OHA External Relations
PHD.Communications@oha.oregon.gov
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