health disparity

Participants will learn firsthand about health disparities by walking through north and northeast Portland with community health workers, primary care providers and unexpected messengers, all drawn from that community.

February 29, 2012 -- Earlier this month, TriMet announced sweeping cuts that activists say would have a significant impact on health outcomes for people in Portland. The proposed changes include eliminating the free rail zone in the city center, reduced or altered service on some bus lines, a fare increase – the 11th in 12 years -- and making single tickets one-way instead of offering transfers.