News Releases

June 27, 2008: Planning a “staycation”? Don’t forget food safety for summer celebrations at home
June 23, 2008: Mosquito season is here –are you ready?
June 9, 2008: Unintentional injury mortality rate remains steady; homicide mortality rate declines in Multnomah County
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

Current Events

Mosquito season is here –are you ready?

County dental clinics work to prevent mercury pollution

Multnomah County Health Department investigates measles case

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

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