July 1, 2004

Dear Multnomah County Resident:

I am pleased to present the 2002-2003 Annual Report of the Health Department of Multnomah County available on the internet at www.mchealth.org/annual/. Multnomah County Health Department’s annual report is a celebration of the quality of service and commitment of staff, providers, and community partners who join together to ensure that each of you benefits from excellence in public health. Congratulations to everyone who has contributed to the well-being, safety, and health of Multnomah County residents.

This 2002-2003 Annual Report employs a format designed to facilitate year-to-year comparisons of key departmental activities. These key activities include providing direct medical and dental services as well as health promotion in the areas of bio-terrorism and emergency preparedness, communicable disease, environmental health, health disparities, immunization, maternal and child health, substance abuse, teen pregnancy and adolescent health, tobacco prevention, and violence prevention. We care for every segment of the population, often raising controversial issues, but always focused on the needs of the community.

The 2002-2003 report reflects the activities and accomplishments of the Health Department during that time. In August 2003 an administrative restructure was implemented. This was in response to the realities of our service delivery environment and community needs. The new structure emphasizes community health promotion and partnerships, supports the integration of clinical service delivery systems, and groups together all population-based community health services. The directory in this report reflects this new structure, while the programs and financial information reflect the 2002-2003 time period.

Building on the public trust and momentum that characterized the past, your Health Department continues to seek and establish alliances to maximize resources for the future. We appreciate and value our significant number of community and business partners who make it possible to keep pace with the needs of a growing county.

As Director of the Health Department, I am proud to lead an organization with a national reputation for excellence and a track record of serving those most in need. The Health Department's creativity and unflagging commitment to the public's health is a source of pride for every citizen in Multnomah County.

If you would like a printed copy of the report, please contact Diane McBride at (503) 988-3663, ext. 26567.

Sincerely,

Lillian Shirley, RN, MPH, MPA
Director, Health Department

Table of Contents

All documents are in PDF format, requiring Acrobat Reader.

Download entire report (~ 1MB)

By topic:

• Department Overview
• Strategic Plan
• Directory
• Health Department Reorganization
• Organization Chart
• Community Health Council
• Service Area Map
• Health Center Facilities
• Clients and Visits
• Division Pages:
  • Administration and Health Promotion
  • Clinical Support Services
  • Corrections Health
  • Dental Health
  • Disease Prevention and Control
  • Neighborhood Health
  • Primary Care
• Vital Issues
• About Multnomah County

Archive: MCHD Annual Report, 2001-2002