A baby who passed through Portland International Airport last week has since been diagnosed with measles, prompting officials to stress the importance of vaccinations against the virus.
While vaccination rates in the Portland area remain relatively high – about 95 percent, according to the Multnomah County Health Department – health officials are working with the child's primary care provider to make sure patients are notified of the exposure and to take appropriate follow up.
October 9, 2013 -- A new Multnomah County report finds heat waves, air quality and mosquitoes will worsen in the Portland-area because of climate change.
In the first-ever analysis of how rising temperature and changes in precipitation will affect Multnomah County residents, Health Officer Dr. Justin Denny says there is reason to be concerned.
July 11, 2013 -- For the third year in a row, the Multnomah County Health Department has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” in the Healthcare Equality Index 2013.
