Multnomah County Health Department
@multcohealth.bsky.social
Your Multnomah County source for timely and useful health information you can trust.
619 NW 6th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97209
619 NW 6th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97209
💝 En nuestros Centros de Salud Comunitarios, su salud y privacidad son prioritarios. Brindamos atención de alta calidad y totalmente confidencial. 🚫 NO colaboramos con ICE ni con ninguna agencia de inmigracion. Para citas (virtuales o en persona) llame al 503-988-5558.
December 6, 2025 at 12:24 AM
💝 En nuestros Centros de Salud Comunitarios, su salud y privacidad son prioritarios. Brindamos atención de alta calidad y totalmente confidencial. 🚫 NO colaboramos con ICE ni con ninguna agencia de inmigracion. Para citas (virtuales o en persona) llame al 503-988-5558.
➡️ Since 1991, newborns in the US have been given the Hepatitis B vaccine shortly after birth. Today, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to change this universal recommendation. Health officials, pediatricians, & disease specialists are warning of serious health consequences.
December 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
➡️ Since 1991, newborns in the US have been given the Hepatitis B vaccine shortly after birth. Today, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to change this universal recommendation. Health officials, pediatricians, & disease specialists are warning of serious health consequences.
💊Do you have prescription pain medication you regularly take? Keep them locked away from grandkids by using a safe storage bag! This simple action helps prevent accidental poisonings. Order your FREE safe storage lockbag or Deterra drug deactivation pouch, learn more at link.multco.us/safe-meds
December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
💊Do you have prescription pain medication you regularly take? Keep them locked away from grandkids by using a safe storage bag! This simple action helps prevent accidental poisonings. Order your FREE safe storage lockbag or Deterra drug deactivation pouch, learn more at link.multco.us/safe-meds
Your wood stoves works hard, give it the care it needs to perform best. Maintenance helps it burn hotter, use less wood, & release less smoke. Remove ash frequently; look for cracks or worn parts & repair, clean & inspect your chimney, swap for a catalytic stove: multco.us/woodsmokesta...
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Your wood stoves works hard, give it the care it needs to perform best. Maintenance helps it burn hotter, use less wood, & release less smoke. Remove ash frequently; look for cracks or worn parts & repair, clean & inspect your chimney, swap for a catalytic stove: multco.us/woodsmokesta...
👶 RSV is the most common cause of hospitalizations in infants. This year, there is evidence of increasing RSV infections in Oregon. A highly effective vaccine is available, recommended for infants under 8 months during RSV season. Where to get an RSV vaccine: multco.us/services/imm...
December 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
👶 RSV is the most common cause of hospitalizations in infants. This year, there is evidence of increasing RSV infections in Oregon. A highly effective vaccine is available, recommended for infants under 8 months during RSV season. Where to get an RSV vaccine: multco.us/services/imm...
🚨 🐕WAPATO MARSH (Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge) CYANOTIXIN HEALTH ADVISORY LIFTED for PEOPLE, BUT STILL ELEVATED & UNSAFE for Dogs. DANGER REMAINS for PETS! Keep pets OUT of the water at Wapato Marsh! Do not let them drink the water, it could make them very ill! Learn more at: healthoregon.org/hab
December 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🚨 🐕WAPATO MARSH (Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge) CYANOTIXIN HEALTH ADVISORY LIFTED for PEOPLE, BUT STILL ELEVATED & UNSAFE for Dogs. DANGER REMAINS for PETS! Keep pets OUT of the water at Wapato Marsh! Do not let them drink the water, it could make them very ill! Learn more at: healthoregon.org/hab
💸 Your older wood stove is costing you more than money. It's polluting the air you breathe indoors & out.
Upgrade to high-efficiency for drastically reduced smoke & cleaner air. Create a safer and cleaner environment for you and neighbors. Learn more about wood smoke: multco.us/woodsmokesta...
Upgrade to high-efficiency for drastically reduced smoke & cleaner air. Create a safer and cleaner environment for you and neighbors. Learn more about wood smoke: multco.us/woodsmokesta...
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
💸 Your older wood stove is costing you more than money. It's polluting the air you breathe indoors & out.
Upgrade to high-efficiency for drastically reduced smoke & cleaner air. Create a safer and cleaner environment for you and neighbors. Learn more about wood smoke: multco.us/woodsmokesta...
Upgrade to high-efficiency for drastically reduced smoke & cleaner air. Create a safer and cleaner environment for you and neighbors. Learn more about wood smoke: multco.us/woodsmokesta...
🌎 We're a global community. #WorldAIDSDay is as important today as it ever has been. Join us for our World AIDS Day Proclamation at the Multnomah County Board Room Wed, Dec 3 between 12-1pm. Learn more about our community-led Planning Council at: hivportland.org/
December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🌎 We're a global community. #WorldAIDSDay is as important today as it ever has been. Join us for our World AIDS Day Proclamation at the Multnomah County Board Room Wed, Dec 3 between 12-1pm. Learn more about our community-led Planning Council at: hivportland.org/
🎉 Community Health Center's CSA Partnerships for Health is celebrating! For 10 years, this vital program has nourished hundreds of patient families, prescribing fresh, local food from area farms. bit.ly/4royNI8
November 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
🎉 Community Health Center's CSA Partnerships for Health is celebrating! For 10 years, this vital program has nourished hundreds of patient families, prescribing fresh, local food from area farms. bit.ly/4royNI8
🍁 Multnomah County Health services offered over email, phone, & in-person will be unavailable on Thursday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving, including Health Center clinics, Student Health Centers, & telemedicine services. Have a happy holiday, all office will be open on Friday the 28th!
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🍁 Multnomah County Health services offered over email, phone, & in-person will be unavailable on Thursday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving, including Health Center clinics, Student Health Centers, & telemedicine services. Have a happy holiday, all office will be open on Friday the 28th!
✨🦃 Keep yourself and your loved ones healthy this holiday season. Here are 7 prevention steps to help you stay healthy before the celebrations begin.
To find a vaccination place near you, visit vaccinefinder.org/ or call 2-1-1.
To find a vaccination place near you, visit vaccinefinder.org/ or call 2-1-1.
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
✨🦃 Keep yourself and your loved ones healthy this holiday season. Here are 7 prevention steps to help you stay healthy before the celebrations begin.
To find a vaccination place near you, visit vaccinefinder.org/ or call 2-1-1.
To find a vaccination place near you, visit vaccinefinder.org/ or call 2-1-1.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth-We honor & elevate Native voices. Tobacco is a sacred plant to many Native people. Background music: ‘'unani imapigmiqaa' by Phillip “Ossie” Kairaiuak, courtesy of @pamyualive Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW press “7” for the Native Quit Line nativequitline.com/
November 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth-We honor & elevate Native voices. Tobacco is a sacred plant to many Native people. Background music: ‘'unani imapigmiqaa' by Phillip “Ossie” Kairaiuak, courtesy of @pamyualive Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW press “7” for the Native Quit Line nativequitline.com/
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth-Thank you, Louise (Yup’ik) for talking about traditional offerings & plant gifting! The tobacco industry harms Native communities by misrepresenting cultural traditions. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW press “7” for the Native Quit Line nativequitline.com/
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth-Thank you, Louise (Yup’ik) for talking about traditional offerings & plant gifting! The tobacco industry harms Native communities by misrepresenting cultural traditions. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW press “7” for the Native Quit Line nativequitline.com/
🚨NO USE fórmula ByHeart Whole Nutrition ¡Retiro del mercado debido a botulismo infantil! Deseche inmediatamente o devuélvala a la tienda. Limpie cualquier superficie o artículo que tuvo contacto con la fórmula. No la guarde en su despensa. Más informacion: bit.ly/4p1eDlx
November 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
🚨NO USE fórmula ByHeart Whole Nutrition ¡Retiro del mercado debido a botulismo infantil! Deseche inmediatamente o devuélvala a la tienda. Limpie cualquier superficie o artículo que tuvo contacto con la fórmula. No la guarde en su despensa. Más informacion: bit.ly/4p1eDlx
🚨ALERT, DO NOT USE! ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula- recalled due to Infant Botulism! Throw away immediately/return it to the store. Clean any surfaces/items that touched the formula. Check your pantry and throw any stored away. For more information bit.ly/4p1eDlx
November 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
🚨ALERT, DO NOT USE! ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula- recalled due to Infant Botulism! Throw away immediately/return it to the store. Clean any surfaces/items that touched the formula. Check your pantry and throw any stored away. For more information bit.ly/4p1eDlx
🎉Today is Public Health Thank You Day! Huge thanks to the dedicated public health professionals working to keep us all safe & healthy by preventing illness, keeping our air, food & water safe, responding quickly to emergencies, & using data & science. #PHTYD #PublicHealthHeroes
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🎉Today is Public Health Thank You Day! Huge thanks to the dedicated public health professionals working to keep us all safe & healthy by preventing illness, keeping our air, food & water safe, responding quickly to emergencies, & using data & science. #PHTYD #PublicHealthHeroes
Most people who misuse medications, especially teens, get them from a friend or family member’s medicine cabinet. Order a FREE Deterra pouch, find an in-person drug collection box, or request a free mail-back envelope for safe medication disposal: link.multco.us/safe-meds
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Most people who misuse medications, especially teens, get them from a friend or family member’s medicine cabinet. Order a FREE Deterra pouch, find an in-person drug collection box, or request a free mail-back envelope for safe medication disposal: link.multco.us/safe-meds
📢 For decades, scientists have studied the potential causes of autism, & have repeatedly found no credible link between childhood vaccines and autism. Misrepresentation of sound, strong science is a disservice to our autistic community. Learn more: bit.ly/4nI0Rnb
November 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM
📢 For decades, scientists have studied the potential causes of autism, & have repeatedly found no credible link between childhood vaccines and autism. Misrepresentation of sound, strong science is a disservice to our autistic community. Learn more: bit.ly/4nI0Rnb
📢 NO LINK BETWEEN VACCINES & AUTISM. The American Academy of Pediatrics & 40+ other medical & patient advocacy groups call for the CDC to “return to its long history of promoting evidence-based information.” Their website now promotes false claims linking autism to vaccines. bit.ly/4ptRkRQ
November 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
📢 NO LINK BETWEEN VACCINES & AUTISM. The American Academy of Pediatrics & 40+ other medical & patient advocacy groups call for the CDC to “return to its long history of promoting evidence-based information.” Their website now promotes false claims linking autism to vaccines. bit.ly/4ptRkRQ
🕊️#TransDayOfRemembrance "Trans folks are seeking refuge from red states, and we’re here to help!" 🌈Eli Gray from the Trans Relocation Fund talks with James Dixon on trauma-informed community solutions for safety and belonging. Full interview: youtu.be/KeZuT_ssykA #TransRights
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🕊️#TransDayOfRemembrance "Trans folks are seeking refuge from red states, and we’re here to help!" 🌈Eli Gray from the Trans Relocation Fund talks with James Dixon on trauma-informed community solutions for safety and belonging. Full interview: youtu.be/KeZuT_ssykA #TransRights
🕊️ #TransRemembranceDay - Today we honor the lives lost to anti-transgender violence and discrimination and raise awareness about the persistent stigma faced by the transgender and gender-nonconforming community. #EndViolence #TransRightsAreHumanRights #StopTransphobia #TransVisibility
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🕊️ #TransRemembranceDay - Today we honor the lives lost to anti-transgender violence and discrimination and raise awareness about the persistent stigma faced by the transgender and gender-nonconforming community. #EndViolence #TransRightsAreHumanRights #StopTransphobia #TransVisibility
🇺🇸 🚭Today is #TheGreatAmericanSmokeout! Join Americans making the commitment to stop smoking today. With turkey day coming up, we asked Dr. Bruno & other colleagues if they quit "cold turkey." Find FREE resources at 1-800-QUIT-NOW or smokefreeoregon.com/im-ready-to-...
November 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🇺🇸 🚭Today is #TheGreatAmericanSmokeout! Join Americans making the commitment to stop smoking today. With turkey day coming up, we asked Dr. Bruno & other colleagues if they quit "cold turkey." Find FREE resources at 1-800-QUIT-NOW or smokefreeoregon.com/im-ready-to-...
Reposted by Multnomah County Health Department
A day after schools marked Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, The Street Trust hosted a walk audit with the @multcohealth.bsky.social Youth Advisory Board to both inspire kids to get involved in transportation issues & hear their perspectives on what makes them feel safe:
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A day after schools marked Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, The Street Trust hosted a walk audit with the @multcohealth.bsky.social Youth Advisory Board to both inspire kids to get involved in transportation issues & hear their perspectives on what makes them feel safe:
Reposted by Multnomah County Health Department
We were also joined by Tom Crawford, the Field Representative from Congresswoman @repdexteror.bsky.social's office, and we were grateful to have representation from an elected official join this important event.
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We were also joined by Tom Crawford, the Field Representative from Congresswoman @repdexteror.bsky.social's office, and we were grateful to have representation from an elected official join this important event.
Reposted by Multnomah County Health Department
In case you're wondering, a walk audit is a community walk where you assess how supportive the street is for walking. We took notes/photos of what made us feel comfortable & how to make things better for people of all ages & abilities: www.aarp.org/livable-comm...
AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit
Learn how to assess and report on the safety and walkability of a street, intersection or neighborhood — and inspire needed change
www.aarp.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In case you're wondering, a walk audit is a community walk where you assess how supportive the street is for walking. We took notes/photos of what made us feel comfortable & how to make things better for people of all ages & abilities: www.aarp.org/livable-comm...