Multnomah County Health Department

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Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· 26d

🌈Derek Smith (right), Public Health Division's HIV Grant Administration & Planning program manager, was interviewed on KOIN's AM Extra about our Breathe Proud campaign. Stop by Pride booth #27! Full interview: koin.com/am-extra/bre...

Derek Smith (seated on the right), Public Health Division's HIV Grant Administration & Planning program manager, was interviewed on KOIN's AM Extra by Emily Burris (left) and Mia Villanueva (center) hold up hot pink swag from our Breathe Proud campaign to help people quitting smoking. They sit on a couch on a tv station set.

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· 27d

WIC, REACH, & Healthy Birth Initiatives 5th Annual Breastfeeding & Maternal Health Town Hall! FREE! Learn to support breastfeeding & help families flourish. Aug 6, 10:00AM-4:00PM, Gresham Library, 475 NW Division, Gresham. Registration required for in-person/virtual by July 31 at: rco.de/BFTHW

WIC 5th Annual Breastfeeding & Maternal Town Hall, Connecting Community, Empowering Families CREATING SUSTAINABLE SUPPORT SYSTEMS. FREE-August 6th, 10am-4pm at the Gresham Library. Portrait of a happy, smiling Black woman in a professional outfit with the caption: Dr. Amaka Nnamani, MD, FAAP Board Certified Pediatrician & Breastfeeding Advocate. Portrait of a happy, smiling Black man in a professional outfit with the caption: Dr. Khaleed Alston, ND, Naturopathic Physician. Register for in-person (by July 31) or virtual attendance at: qrco.de/BFTHW

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· 27d

Multnomah County has not seen an unusual rise in the intestinal illness causing an outbreak of 'explosive diarrhea' in other states. Still worried about it? Skip bagged/boxed salads until we know more about what's safe. Cooking veggies kills parasites. Call your doctor if feeling sick.

Illustration of lettuce, a tomato, carrots and mushrooms surrounding an intestine. Headline: Cyclosporasis, there's been no unusual increase in the parasite linked to 'explosive diarrhea' in Multnomah County

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· 28d

I = I significa Indetectable = Intransmisible. Cuando una persona que vive con el VIH toma su medicación según lo prescrito y mantiene una carga viral indetectable, no puede transmitir el VIH a sus parejas sexuales. El tratamiento funciona; el conocimiento es clave. endhivoregon.org #HazteLaPrueba

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· 28d

U=U means Undetectable = Untransmittable. When a person living with HIV takes medication as prescribed and keeps an undetectable viral load, they cannot pass HIV to their sex partners.Treatment works, knowledge matters. Learn more at endhivoregon.org #HIV #ScienceNotStigma #EndHIVOregon

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· 28d

We aren't seeing any cases of cyclospora, the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite cases reported locally so far but if you're traveling, it's good to be mindful when you handle and cook food. For more information, visit ow.ly/GgTC50Zmu5u

Preventing foodborne illness from the Oregon Health Authority: wash your hands before and after cooking—and after handling fish and meats. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables before eating, keep meat and poultry refrigerated until ready to use. Use a different platter and utensils for raw and cooked meat and poultry, don't leave food out for more than 2-3 hours. Cook meats to minimum internet temperatures to destroy harmful bacteria: 145 degrees for beef, pork, veal, and lamb, 160 degrees for ground meats, and 165 degrees for poultry.

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· 29d

🌞 RESULTS FROM THE 2025 CLIMATE-MENTAL HEALTH SURVEY. Based on available data, there is a clear need to start tracking the mental health impacts of climate change. The impacts of unprecedented weather events show the need for public health & behavioral health agencies to work together more closely.

Cartoon illustration of a woman with her brain on fire and exclaimation points coming out of her. Headline: Results from the 2026 Climate-Mental Health Survey. 1. Widespread Eco-Distress. Local climate disasters like the 2021 heat dome and the 2020 wildfires are linked to high rates of anxiety.

Approximately 75% of respondents in the tri-county area reported feeling negatively about climate change.

Illustration of a Black person's hands holding a brain with lots of shapes and colors floating around it as well as a COVID germ, signifying negative thoughts and mental noise. Headline: 2. Disproportionate Impacts & Compounded Traumas. Extreme sadness, fear, and helplessness are highest among young people & communities typically most impacted by climate disasters. Many people in underserved communities, low-income groups, & communities of color face these struggles.

They are made worse by the every day burdens of structural inequality, lack of resources, historical marginalization, and the lasting effects from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Illustration of a therapist speaking to a sad person of color. A giant sun and a calendar with most days showing sun/high temperatures. Headline. 3. Service Gaps & Resource Shortages
A major finding from our interviews showed an on-going lack of available mental health providers during extreme weather events when demand is the highest.

Illustration showing a woman thinking about yoga with a serene smile on her face. Headline: 4. Themes for Coping.
People surveyed said they lower climate stressthrough reflection, movement, nature, & community.

Many found that exercise and grounding activities like yoga or mindful breathing helped most.
Connecting with others and sharing time with family and community was another major theme.

Sharing these coping strategies and providing
resources that support them can help build mental health resilience as the climate changes.

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· 29d

Measles update from the Oregon Health Authority:

Three new measles exposure locations have been identified, and OHA and Multnomah and Clackamas county public health officials are urging people to talk to a health care provider about their risks if they believe they were exposed.
People might have been exposed if they were at the following locations at these dates and times:
• Providence Immediate Care—Happy Valley, 16180 SE Sunnyside Road, Suite 102, Happy Valley
o between 7:42 a.m. and 10:22 a.m. Thursday, July 9
• Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center, emergency department, 1500 Division St., Oregon City
o between 12:18 a.m. and 5:56 a.m. Friday, July 10
o between 10:04 a.m. and 2:57 p.m. Saturday, July 11
• Providence Portland Medical Center, emergency department, 4805 NE Glisan St., Portland
o between 1:39 p.m. and 4:57 p.m. Saturday, July 11
o between 7:32 p.m. and 9:46 p.m. Sunday, July 12
People at these locations during these dates and times should call their health care provider right away. Do not go in person without calling first.
The best protection against measles is the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine.

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jul 14

Looking forward to celebrating with you at Portland Pride, July 18 & 19! Swing by the MultCo Tobacco Program booth #27 for a lollipop and chance to snag a stylish hot pink tee! Need help kicking nicotine or commercial tobacco? We’ve got a fabulous gift for you. Remember: Chase Rainbows, not clouds!

Photo of woman wearing a hot pink t-shirt and pointing to the slogan which reads: Chase Rainbows not Clouds. also, a photo of a hot pink fanny pack. Headline: Breathe Proud, Need help quitting tobacco & nicotine? Visit festival booth #27 at Portland Pride July 18 & 19 for a free hot pink quit kit fanny pack! Win a tee!

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jul 10

3 common ticks in Oregon and what they can transmit. Found a tick? Remove it safely with fine-tipped tweezers, clean the bite, and contact your health care provider if you develop a rash, headache, fever, or flu-like symptoms. Oregon’s tickborne diseases and their symptoms: ow.ly/FlFx50Zm6pb

Close up of a tick. Headline: Ticks in Oregon. Learn about common ticks in Oregon, the diseases the spread and how to protect you and your family.

Images of three ticks. Headline: Oregon is home to at least three species of ticks: Brown Dog Tick, Rocky Mountain wood tick, Deer tick.

Where are ticks found? Wooded, areas, Brushy trails, Grassy fields, Areas with leaf litter (photos of each area).

Protect yourself with insect repellant like DEET, Frequently check your clothing, gear and pets for ticks and remove promptly, wear light-colored long sleeves and pants. Tuck pant legs into boots or socks. Do a full-body tick check after time outside, including under your arms, ears and knees. Photos of each to illustrate.

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jul 8

🌈 💖 ¡La temporada del Orgullo aún no ha terminado! Las comunidades de todo Oregón continúan celebrando y conectando. Dondequiera que participes, haz que la seguridad sea parte de la celebración. Próximos eventos del Orgullo pridenw.org/or-sw-wa-pride-events #OrgulloGay #Orgullo #EndHIVOregon

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jul 8

🌈 💖 Pride season isn't over yet! Communities across Oregon are still coming together to celebrate and connect. 📍Wherever you're joining in, make safety part of the celebration. Find upcoming Pride events near you at pridenw.org/or-sw-wa-pride-events #GayPride #Pride2026 #Oregon #EndHIVOregon

Illustration of a beaver statue holding an LGBTQ+ flag. Headline: PRIDE, End HIV.

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jul 7

🙌 The Oregon Quitline is offering a Menthol Incentive Program to give menthol users free help to quit smoking/nicotine until September 30th. To learn more and enroll, call the Oregon Tobacco Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit quitnow.net/oregon.

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jul 6

🎗️The Ryan White HIV Services Planning Council works to improve the quality of life for those living with HIV/AIDS. It ensures community members play lead roles in planning of HIV resources. Attend the July 8th meeting either Zoom/in-person, & learn more: multco.us/info/hiv-ser...

An illustration of four hands raised in the air, each holding a heart, one with a red AIDS ribbon on it. Headline: Join the HIV Services Council. Help plan medical & social services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Come to the July 8th Meeting.

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jul 3

🇺🇸 Multnomah County Health Department and Health Center clinics, Student Health Centers, and telemedicine services offered over email, phone, & in-person will be unavailable on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. Have a happy and safe holiday! Business hours resume on Monday, July 6.

Image of a banner of hanging American flags. Headline: Happy Fourth of July! We will be closed

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jul 2

El mes del Orgullo de la Discapacidad se observa cada Julio para celebrar las identidades y comunidades de personas con discapacidades y conmemora el aniversario de la ley ADA. Recursos para personas con discapacidades: multco.us/services/services-adults-intellectual-developmental-disabilities

Image of a young girl in a wheel chair with two friends making a heart shape with their arms around the disabled girl. A banner with the background of the disability pride flag says: All are welcome here. Show Your Disability Pride and a hashtag that says The World Works Better With Us in Spanish.

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jul 2

Disability Pride Month in July celebrates disability identity & community, and marks the Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary, a push for full inclusion in everyday life. Resources for people with disabilities: multco.us/services/services-adults-intellectual-developmental-disabilities

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jun 30

🧠 Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month reminds us about brain health, dementia, & the importance of early detection. Evidence shows dementia may be tied to changeable risk factors: physical activity, diet, learning a new skill, sleep & social life. multco.us/info/dementi...

Illustration of a cartoon brain flexing its muscles. Headline: June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness month. And an arrow pointing the direction of the next slide says: Proactive brain health habits.

Illustration of a cartoon brain holding a pile of apples with the text: Eat A Balanced Diet, focus on brain-healthy foods full of nutrients. Illustration of a cartoon brain wearing a sweatband on her head going for a walk with the text: Stay Active, regular physical activity increases blood flow to the brain and body. Illustration of a cartoon brain with a pencil in front of an easel, solving a puzzle problem with the text: Keep Learning, challenge your brain by learning new skills, reading, or playing strategic games.

Illustration of a cartoon brain sleeping in a sleeping bag with the text: Prioritize sleep, make sure to get enough rest. Sleep is important for memory. Illustrations of a group of cartoon brains socilaizing with the text: Stay socially connected, Regular conversation and community activities help ward off feelings of isolation. Isolation is a known risk factor for the decline of memory and mental functioning.

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jun 29

El centro de llamadas de apoyo a la salud mental estuvo temporalmente fuera de servicio durante el fin de semana, pero ya está operativo. Si el peso de sus obligaciones es demasiado grande, no tiene que cargarlo solo. Ayuda gratuita y confidencial, 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana: 503-988-4888.

An illustration of a silhouette of a head made of flowers and plants with the headline centered inside it: There Is Hope. Subhead: Make the Call, 503.988.4888. 24/7 Support and Crisis Line in Spanish.

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jun 29

The Behavioral Health Call Center was temporarily down over the weekend because of technical issues but it is back up and running now. If the weight of it all is starting to feel like too much, you don’t have to carry it alone. Free, confidential help, 24/7 503-988-4888.

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jun 28

✅ Sunday, June 28th, 3:30pm, The Multnomah County Crisis Line, the Washington County Crisis Line, and the Clackamas County Crisis and Support Line are back up & running after a temporary technical issue. Sorry for the inconvenience. 24/7, confidential help is available at: (503) 988-4888.

Image of a smiling woman wearing a headset typing on a comuter. Headline: Sunday, June 28, 3:30pm, Crisis & Support Phone Lines can take calls again in Multnomah County, Washington County, and Clackamas County, orry for the inconvenience and thanks for your patience.

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jun 28

🚨 ALERT--Sunday, June 28th--The Multnomah County Crisis Line, the Washington County Crisis Line, & the Clackamas County Crisis and Support Line are currently not working. We will post an update as soon as phone lines are working again. If you are having a mental health crisis, please call 988.

Image of a close up of a woman wearing a headset talking typing on a keyboard. Headline: Sunday, June 28, Crisis & Support Phone Lines are down in Multnomah County, Washington County and Clackamas County! Please call 988 for help until resolved.

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jun 27

🌈 La única manera de conocer tu estado serológico respecto al VIH es haciéndote la prueba. Es fácil y existen muchas opciones, ¡incluyendo recibir una prueba directamente en la puerta de tu casa! Encuentra centros de prueba cerca de ti en endhivoregon.org/ multco.us/services/hiv...

Illustration of a large blood droplet with an AIDS ribbon inside. On the left side of the droplet is an illustration of a door with a package leaned against it and on the right is a speeding delivery truck. Healing: National HIV Testing Day, June 27th, #EndHIVOregon hashtag in Spanish.

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jun 27

🌈 Today is #NationalHIVTestingDay The only way to know your HIV status is to get tested. It’s easy and there are lots of options, including getting a test delivered right to your door! Find testing near you at endhivoregon.org/. In Multnomah County at multco.us/services/hiv...

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jun 25

🦟 It’s #MosquitoControlAwarenessWeek! Mosquito prevention starts in your yard! Dump standing water in buckets, plant saucers, wading pools, bird baths & pet water bowls. Dump & rinse out every 3 days or use Bti, a bacteria that keeps mosquito larvae from becoming adults. multco.us/info/mosquit....

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jun 24

🎣Learn which fish have health benefits & which are risky to eat in the Lower Willamette River at the 4th Annual Fishing Tournament Sat, June 27, 9AM-2PM, Cathedral Park Dock, N Edison Street & Pittsburg Ave, PDX. Fishing license required 12+ multco.us/events/2026-...

Illustration of a family holding a fishing pole and a large fish together on a dock with the St. Johns bridge in the back ground. Headline: 4th Annual Fishing Tournament, Saturday, June 27th, Cathedral Park 9:00am to 2:00pm, (fishing license is required for anyone 12 and older)

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jun 24

🦟 It’s #MosquitoControlAwarenessWeek! Vector Control monitors mosquitoes & larvae in Multnomah County. Mosquitoes can spread diseases to people and animals. Dumping standing water in your yard. Dumping standing water prevents larvae from growing into adults. More info: multco.us/info/mosquit....

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jun 23

🦟 It’s #MosquitoControlAwareness Week! Female mosquitoes need a blood meal to lay eggs. When a mosquito bites us or our pets, fluid from her body goes into ours. Prevent mosquito bites, wear light colors, long sleeves, or use repellents (& never use on pets). More info: multco.us/info/mosquit...

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jun 22

🎉Friends & neighbors rejoiced at the new Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Aviva clinic grand opening celebration, located in the heart of Rockwood. About 40% of Multnomah County WIC clients live within 1-3 miles. The new clinic brings community connection as well as essential nutrition support.

Multnomah County Health Department@multcohealth· Jun 19

🔆 Multnomah County Health Department and Health Center clinics, Student Health Centers, and telemedicine services offered over email, phone, and in-person will be unavailable on Fri, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Have a happy & safe holiday! Normal business hours resume on Mon, June 22.