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Dr. Jennifer Vines talks to a county advisory board about public health

About the Health Officer

The Health Officer works with deputy health officers for Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties to align public health activities in the greater Portland-metro area.

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Multnomah County needs help fighting the spread of HIV. From left, epidemiologist Taylor Pinsent, Communicable Disease Director Kim Toevs, Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Vines and investigation lead Jaxon Michell

Call to Action: Public Health needs your help to stop spread of HIV

Officials ask health clinics, homeless service providers, corrections to promote testing, prevention in 2019

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Clinician Alerts

Warnings, alerts and information for medical providers on illness and infection in the Portland metro region

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Multnomah County's STD Clinic provides HIV testing and treatment regardless of ability to pay.

FAQ: HIV rates rise among people who use drugs

Everyone has an HIV status. Get to know yours.

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HIV rates increased in 2019 among people who use drugs. Health officials urge testing, protection

HIV increases in 2019 among people who use drugs

Officials encourage anyone who uses methamphetamine or injection drugs to get tested for HIV, STDs

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infographic, girl with measles

Measles Outbreak: Winter 2019 Oregon exposures

Find updates about where and when people in Oregon might have been exposed to measles.

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Winter 2019 measles

Measles Outbreaks 2019

As the number of measles infections grow, unvaccinated people are most at risk.

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Officials warn residents of mysterious lung disease associated with vaping

Vaping: 2019 Multi-State outbreak of lung disease

Health officials warn residents of a national outbreak of pulmonary injuries associated with vaping

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Measles isn't just a little rash. Credit: CDC

Winter 2019 Measles Outbreak: FAQ (Russian)

Вспышка кори зимой 2019 года: часто задаваемые вопросы

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Measles isn't just a little rash. Credit: CDC

Winter 2019 Measles Outbreak: Frequently Asked Questions

Health officials are investigating how more than a dozen children came down with measles

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Measles isn't just a rash

Winter 2019 Measles Outbreak: Frequently Asked Questions (Spanish)

Brote de sarampión del invierno 2019: Preguntas más comunes

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Measles isn't just a little rash. Credit: CDC

Winter 2019 Measles Outbreak: Frequently Asked Questions (Ukranian)

Спалах кору взимку 2019 року: питання та відповіді

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