News Releases

May 01, 2008: Stroke Mortality declines in Multnomah County
April 29, 2008: County dental clinics work to prevent mercury pollution
April 10, 2008: Multnomah County Health Department investigates measles case
April 07, 2008: Multnomah County Health Department announces 2008 Public Health Heroes
April 02, 2008: Health Department issues report card on health disparities
March 05, 2008: Recommendations for influenza vaccination expanded; prevention is key
February 19, 2008: Vector Control seeks advisors
February 15, 2008: Health Department receives $20,000 from Legacy Health System for Homeless Program’s electronic health records
February 06, 2008: Multnomah County School Exclusion date for immunizations is February 20, 2008
February 05, 2008: Multnomah County Health Department campaign to focus on sexual health in the African American community
January 29 , 2008: Emergency Preparedness and Pandemic Flu Pocket Guide now available; free guide is offered in four languages
January 28 , 2008: Hang “No Vacancy” sign for rodents this winter
December 6, 2007: Give the gift of good health – get a flu shot
November 7, 2007: What you can do to help prevent MRSA
September 11, 2007: Healthy Birth Initiatives asks community to help reduce infant mortality
August 14, 2007: Multnomah County Health Department targets local businesses for pandemic flu planning
August 14, 2007: Number of uninsured increasing at Multnomah County Health Department
July 10, 2007: Help elderly and disabled during hot weather
July 10, 2007: Residents advised to take it easy under extreme heat
June 27, 2007: Bird tests positive for West Nile virus in Multnomah County
June 11, 2007: Multnomah County Health Department offers HIV testing at Portland Pride Festival
June 11, 2007: Ryan White Part A funding reduced
May 14, 2007: Health Department physician honored for research paper on Electronic Health Records
May 14, 2007: Multnomah County Environmental Health honored with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Exemplary Award
May 14, 2007: Smoke-free housing: a win-win for landlords and tenants
May 02, 2007: Human case of Hantavirus found in Multnomah County
April 06, 2007: Mosquito season approaching – Tips to prepare for it
April 04, 2007: April 5 ceremony will honor Public Health Heroes
March 29, 2007: Multnomah County Health Department announces 2007 Public Health Heroes
March 19, 2007: Cleanup of illegal dumpsite begins
March 19, 2007: Study finds education level a predictor of early mortality
March 09, 2007: Norovirus suspected at Marshall High School
February 12, 2007: Immunization clinics will help children stay in school - Multnomah County School Exclusion Day is February 21, 2007
February 12, 2007: Vector Control seeks advisors
February 12, 2007: Resource guide connects people with HIV and hepatitis C to free and low-cost services

Current Events

County dental clinics work to prevent mercury pollution

Multnomah County Health Department investigates measles case

Recommendations for influenza vaccination expanded; prevention is key

Emergency Preparedness and Pandemic Flu Pocket Guide now available; free guide is offered in four languages

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