Multnomah County Health Department
That conflict, between health officials and its advisory council, gets played out at a meeting held next Monday evening.
Nov 6, 2015
Dr. Safina Koreishi tackles provider burnout with new OHA innovation fellowship
Aug 4, 2015
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.
Apr 3, 2014
Letters go out this week saying students must be immunized by Feb. 19 or be sent home from school, Head Start or child care
Feb 6, 2014
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.
Oct 10, 2013
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.
Jul 11, 2013
