Multnomah County Health Department

Welcome to Multnomah County Health Department

We have a vision that includes you…healthy people in healthy communities. Our mission is to work in partnership with the communities we serve, to assure, promote and protect the health of the people of Multnomah County. This Web site is one of the tools we are using to bring us closer to you and our vision. The site includes information regarding our departments’ public health and clinical services. We welcome feedback from you regarding our services and this Web site.
Lillian Shirley, Director
lillian.m.shirley@co.multnomah.or.us

In the Spotlight:

Chain Restaurant Menu Labeling Law
Goes Statewide

On June 17, Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski signed into law House Bill 2726, which is modeled after the menu labeling policy that took effect in Multnomah County in March 2009. More»

E. coli in Toll House Cookie Dough

A nationwide outbreak of E. coli – including one case in Oregon – has been linked to consumption of the popular Toll House brand of commercially packaged cookie dough. State officials are urging Oregonians not to eat any of the recalled products. More»

Immunization Clinic Move

The Multnomah County Health Department Community Immunization Clinic has moved to a new downtown location effective June 22. More»

Swine Flu Declared a Pandemic

World health authorities declared swine flu (H1N1 influenza) to be a pandemic — the first global epidemic since the Hong Kong flu of 1968. More»

More Food Recalls

Check FDA Safety Recalls for the most up-to-date information on food recalls.

Ground Beef

Ground beef products sold by a Portland, Oregon company under the Cascade Natural Beef and SP Provisions brands have been recalled due to possible contamination with E. coli. More»

Pistachios

In-shell pastacios sold by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc, Calif. have been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. Check the FDA pistachio products recall list to determine which products have been recalled.

Multnomah County Health Department Honored for Excellence in Public Health

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) honored Multnomah County Health Department for implementing a program that demonstrates exemplary and replicable qualities in response to a local public health need. Integrating Behavioral Health in Primary Care is one of 25 local public health programs selected from across the nation to receive NACCHO’s Model Practice Award. Read more»

Health Impact Assessment of the Columbia River Crossing

In a letter responding to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement issued on May 2, 2008 by the Columbia River Crossing project staff, Multnomah County Health Department Director and Health Officer highlight the health effects of the proposed alternatives for the new I-5 bridge. Please click on the link below to read the letter.

Multnomah County Health Department comment on Columbia River Crossing Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Reports

• NEW: Health Impacts of Housing in Multnomah County, 2009
  The state of health and housing, and the impacts on vulnerable populations.
• 2007 Health Department Annual Report
• Clarendon Healthy Eating Active Living Initiative Year 2 Report
  A project to promote healthy eating and active living among children and families in North Portland.



• Descending the Oil Peak: Navigating the Transition from Oil and Natural Gas
  Portland Peak Oil Task Force

What you can do to help prevent MRSA (Staph infection)

Contact the Health Department

The Emergency Preparedness website has information for family and personal planning as well as for public safety personnel and MCHD staff.

Employees:
Outlook Web Access
Inclement Weather Guidelines

Our Mission :

In partnership with the communities we serve, the Health Department assures, promotes, and protects the health of the people of Multnomah County.

Updated June 29, 2009