More than 450 Multnomah County health clinic staff met Feb. 27 to strengthen their team work and how they tackle patient issues such as obesity and suicide risk.The nurses, pharmacists,...
Multnomah County Purchasing’s annual report to the Board of County Commissioners outlined the division’s achievements in 2012 -- from contract system improvements and workforce...
Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 26, Health Share of Oregon members in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties will begin receiving new identification cards in the mail.The new ID cards are part...
With a special focus on the historic contributions of African-American churches and newspapers, Multnomah County’s Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a...
Wearing red ribbons in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Multnomah County’s Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Thursday to adopt a...
On the eve of the Multnomah County Library’s 149th birthday, the Board of County Commissioners heard a briefing Thursday on the exciting changes ahead for the long-...
The Portland-based Zidell Companies donated $150,000 to the Oregon Food Bank on Wednesday to fight...
Whether you want to affect change in our community, get access to county services or are curious to find out what district you live in, be sure to check out the new...
The number of people being hospitalized or visiting clinics for influenza symptoms in the Portland area remained high for the third straight week.Between 55 and 65 people were hospitalized...
Clinic visits for people with influenza-like symptoms (fever, chills, body aches, sore throat and cough) have remained moderate over the past few weeks. In addition, 124 people have been hospitali...
Local health officials are reminding area residents to be alert to the symptoms of measles and their medical history regarding the virus. A child who arrived in Marion County on Friday, Jan. 18, an...
The doctor who’s calmly steered Multnomah County’s response to the flu, Hepatitis C, bat bites, drug overdoses, infant deaths and anthrax is retiring after 28 years.