MCHD Public Health Heroes 2005

Public Health Heroes
2005

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The Multnomah County Health Department is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Public Health Hero awards. Please join us in congratulating all of those individuals and groups who were nominated, and applauding those who have been given the distinct honor of winning these prestigious awards. For all of their tireless hours in pursuit of better health and living standards for all people in our community, we salute our…

2005 Public Health Hero Awardees:

Josiah Hill Award for Community Member:

Polly Rennie, a tireless volunteer for St. Vincent de Paul Society and personal support for families in the Hispanic community.

Nanette Ringering, coordinator of the Portland Adventist Community Services Family Health Clinics who goes beyond the call of duty to assure personal and quality care for uninsured and low-income individuals.

Multnomah County Employee:

Mary Loos, promotes excellence in the Health Department through 20 years of leadership, commitment to the community, and assuring departmental adherence to high quality standards.

Paul Iarrobino, an innovative leader who addresses the needs of elders and people with disabilities by initiating efforts such as the Gatekeeper program, the Elder Resource Alliance, and breakfast forums to coordinate care.

DCHS Aging and Disability Multidisciplinary Team, a group of employees who provide health services and open the door to other community services for home-bound, vulnerable elderly persons and persons with disabilities.

Business:

Eco Tech, founded by environmental activist, Don Francis, encourages decommissioning of oil tanks, and provides community education on the dangers of radon, mold, asbestos, and lead poisoning. Eco Tech supports other community organizations such as Mercy Corps, Sisters of the Road Café, and breast cancer research.

Community Based Organization:

Community Energy Project continues 25 years of lead poisoning prevention through community education, collaboration, public information campaigns, and individual follow-up with families affected by lead poisoning.

Oregon Center for Environmental Health works with health care facilities, local government, environmental organizations, and social justice communities to assure safe workplaces, remove toxic products from hospital environments, and advocate for the clean up of the Lower Willamette Superfund site.

Katie Jeans-Gail Award for Young Heroes:

Club Drug Awareness Project, high school students who promote health by raising community awareness about club drugs and drug use through the production of a short film and documentary in partnership with the Northwest Film Center.

Governor John Kitzhaber Public Health Leadership:

Jean Rystrom, pediatric service manager at Kaiser Permanente, is the driving force behind many local and national efforts to improve the health of children by reducing TV, video, and computer game time.

Clara Padilla Andrews, a dedicated advocate for disenfranchised Hispanic families, as well as founder of the SMG Foundation, Hacienda Community Development Corporation, and owner and publisher of El Hispanic News.

Past Heroes:

2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004

Links:
MCHD Public Health Heroes | Multnomah County Health Department | American Public Health Association

Any questions, contact Jill Holden, Multnomah County Health Department
Phone: (503) 988-3674; x29091
Email: jill.m.holden@co.multnomah.or.us

Josiah Hill Award for Community Member:
	Polly Rennie, a tireless volunteer for St. Vincent de Paul Society and personal support for families in the Hispanic community.
	Nanette Ringering, coordinator of the Portland Adventist Community Services Family Health Clinics who goes beyond the call of duty to assure personal and quality care for uninsured and low-income individuals.

Multnomah County Employee:
Mary Loos, promotes excellence in the Health Department through 20 years of leadership, commitment to the community, and assuring departmental adherence to high quality standards.
Paul Iarrobino, an innovative leader who addresses the needs of elders and people with disabilities by initiating efforts such as the Gatekeeper program, the Elder Resource Alliance, and breakfast forums to coordinate care.
DCHS Aging and Disability Multidisciplinary Team, a group of employees who provide health services and open the door to other community services for home-bound, vulnerable elderly persons and persons with disabilities.

Business:
	Eco Tech, founded by environmental activist, Don Francis, encourages decommissioning of oil tanks, and provides community education on the dangers of radon, mold, asbestos, and lead poisoning. Eco Tech supports other community organizations such as Mercy Corps, Sisters of the Road Café, and breast cancer research.

Community Based Organization:
Community Energy Project continues 25 years of lead poisoning prevention through community education, collaboration, public information campaigns, and individual follow-up with families affected by lead poisoning.
Oregon Center for Environmental Health works with health care facilities, local government, environmental organizations, and social justice communities to assure safe workplaces, remove toxic products from hospital environments, and advocate for the clean up of the Lower Willamette Superfund site.

Katie Jeans-Gail Award for Young Heroes:
	Club Drug Awareness Project, high school students who promote health by raising community awareness about club drugs and drug use through the production of a short film and documentary in partnership with the Northwest Film Center.

Governor John Kitzhaber Public Health Leadership:
Jean Rystrom, pediatric service manager at Kaiser Permanente, is the driving force behind many local and national efforts to improve the health of children by reducing TV, video, and computer game time.
Clara Padilla Andrews, a dedicated advocate for disenfranchised Hispanic families, as well as founder of the SMG Foundation, Hacienda Community Development Corporation, and owner and publisher of El Hispanic News.