
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County Medical Examiner identifies second suspected hypothermia death during winter emergency
Further tests, investigation will determine whether the deaths are officially cold-weather-related
Further tests, investigation will determine whether the deaths are officially cold-weather-related
This includes health clinics, libraries, the Behavioral Health Resource Center and Animal Services. Dental clinics will open at 10 a.m. but otherwise will have normal hours.
The Board recognized two Black-led community-based organizations, Kairos PDX and Experience Life Science Outdoors, Inc. (ELSO, Inc.), for the work they are doing to uplift Black communities.
Multnomah County will remain closed Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, due to difficult travel conditions caused by the winter weather. This includes all libraries, offices and most clinics.
Further tests and investigation will determine whether the death is officially cold-weather-related
Armstrong’s experiences as a young child helped her discover and develop her strengths and passion for education, social equity and justice.
The next election in Multnomah County is the May 16, 2023 Special District Election.
Multnomah County is closed Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, due to difficult travel conditions caused by the winter weather. This includes all libraries, clinics and offices.
This multi-stage process, along with efforts to increase staff and bolster operations, will bring forward recommendations with input from the community.
As the Board of Health and as a safety net service provider for our communities, Multnomah County recognizes the service gap this closure creates for some of our highest-risk communities.
The successful Rockwood Community Health Center, a long-standing partnership between the County and CareOregon, will now be owned and operated by Multnomah County.
The program helps connect adults involved in the justice system with job readiness and placement resources, life and parenting skills, and cognitive behavioral therapy.