Multnomah County Health Dept

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🔈‼️ Stay Covered, Stay Healthy: Upcoming Changes to Medicaid and OHP

🗓️ Federal Medicaid and Oregon Health Plan (OHP) rule changes are taking effect in 2027 under House Bill H.R.1. Patients have started receiving letters from the Oregon Health Authority regarding these plan updates.

➡️ Two key requirements will affect most adults:

Six-Month Renewals: Adult patients must renew their OHP insurance every six months to maintain coverage.
Work & Volunteer Reporting: Most adults will need to share information regarding their work and volunteer activities.

📞 Our health center is committed to helping patients understand their options and navigate these changes seamlessly. If you have any questions, please call 503-988-5270 or visit https://t.co/vg5wuX8a2a

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💉💉Queremos cuidar nuestra salud sexual de muchas maneras, como por ejemplo haciéndonos pruebas rutinarias de infecciones de transmisión sexual, o usando PrEP para prevenir la infección por el VIH. Si eres sexualmente activo, recibir ambas dosis de la vacuna contra la viruela mímica (mpox) es también una excelente forma de cuidarte.

💬 Pregúntale a tu proveedor de atención médica sobre la vacuna contra la viruela mímica en tu próxima visita, también puedes preguntar en tu farmacia o el departamento de salud local.

#Mpox #Oregon #EndHIVOregon

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

💉💉We try to take care of our sexual health in so many ways, like getting regular STI screenings and using PrEP to prevent HIV infection. If you’re sexually active, getting both doses of the mpox vaccine is another great way to take care of yourself too.

💬 Ask your health care provider about the mpox vaccine at your next visit or check with your pharmacy or local health department.

#Mpox #MpoxVaccine #EndHIVOregon

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

🚨Gambling is changing!

📉What are prediction markets?

💲Prediction markets are part of a wave of financial, technological, and behavioral innovation that is changing how people move money, invest, speculate, and interact with risk.

Why does this matter? New types of gambling may feel different from what we traditionally think of as “gambling.” Because of this, it is essential that we discuss our level of involvement and how these activities affect our emotional well-being.

🤔Pause and ask yourself, “Am I doing this for entertainment or am I trying to win back money, escape from stress or prove I can beat the odds?”

💬Open the conversation on gambling.

📞To learn more information about free and confidential counselors and other resources to help with anyone that experiences harm from their gambling, call: 1-877-MY-LIMIT, en Espanol 1-844-888-2537, or go to https://t.co/hV9TRBUrdK.

This free support is also available for those affected by someone else’s gambling. Reach out today to find resources that are right for you.

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

🗓️ It’s Gambling Related Harm Awareness Day

😒 When the Thrill Is Gone.

🚨When gambling becomes a problem, researchers believe that the Reward center of the brain and the Habit center stop working together harmoniously. The gas pedal gets pressed too much and, all of a sudden, we are now in the habit of gambling.

🧠 This change in the brain makes people who experience harm from their gambling become overly aware of gambling cues, which in turn causes strong urges to gamble. But when actually gambling, they feel less pleasure in it because now it is a habit.

What can you do if gambling used to be fun and now it’s not? Pause and ask yourself, “Am I doing this for entertainment or am I trying to win back money, escape from stress or prove I can beat the odds?”

✅ Check in with yourself. Set a firm budget ahead of time. Reach out for support if you need help taking a break or walking away.

📞 To learn more information about free and confidential counselors and other resources to help with anyone that experiences harm from their gambling, call: 1-877-MY-LIMIT, en Espanol 1-844-888-2537, or go to https://t.co/hV9TRBUrdK.

This free support is also available for those affected by someone else’s gambling. Reach out today to find resources that are right for you.

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

🗓️ It’s Gambling Related Harm Awareness Day

📱It can be harder to resist when all you need is access to a phone or computer to bet on sports, prediction markets, or crypto investing. In the past, placing a bet or buying an asset required physical movement or a phone call. Today, it takes two clicks.

If you or someone you know is finding it tough to maintain boundaries around gambling, make a plan to slow things down:

💻 Tech Barriers: Use website blockers or an app to restrict access during specific hours.
💶 Financial Barriers: Keep trading or betting funds in a completely separate account with no instant-transfer links to your main checking account.
🔕 Notification Silencing: Turn off all push alerts from financial or betting apps to stop them from pulling your attention back in.
🧊 Cooling-Off Periods: Many platforms have built-in "safe gambling" tools that let you lock yourself out of your account for days, weeks, or months at a time.

📞To learn more about free and confidential counselors and other resources to help with anyone that experiences harm from their gambling, call: 1-877-MY-LIMIT, en Espanol 1-844-888-2537, or go to https://t.co/hV9TRBUrdK.

This free support is also available for those affected by someone else’s gambling. Reach out today to find resources that are right for you.

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

🍁 Con el comienzo de patrones de migración este otoño, el riesgo de influenza aviar (HPAI) incrementa en el estado.

🐔Ya sea que cría gallinas, patos, pavos o alguna otra ave, ahora es el tiempo de mantenerse al tanto de señales de enfermedades y tomar acción para prevenir la propagación de esta enfermedad.

Si tiene gallinas en su patio trasero, tal vez ya conozca sobre la gripe aviar (influenza aviar altamente patógena o H5N1).

🐈 🐕 La gripe aviar también puede enfermar a las personas y a otros animales domésticos como perros y gatos. Es importante para la salud de todos prevenir la gripe aviar al criar pollos, patos o gansos en los patios traseros.

🚿Asegúrese de que tengan un espacio cubierto y seguro donde las aves silvestres no puedan acercarse fácilmente. Limpie y cambie los comederos, bebederos y demás equipos frecuentemente. No olvide lavarse siempre las manos antes y después de cuidar a sus aves.

Los síntomas de la gripe aviar incluyen:
✅ Bajo nivel de energía o falta de apetito.
✅ Crestas, barbillas, ojos, cuello, patas o pies hinchados.
✅ Aves que se tropiezan o se caen.
✅ Síntomas respiratorios como dificultad al respirar, secreción nasal, tos o estornudos.
✅ Muerte súbita e inexplicable.

😷Asegúrese de usar equipo de protección adicional, incluyendo guantes, mascarilla (una N-95 es la mejor) y protección para los ojos si está cuidando aves que podrían estar enfermas.

📞Si le preocupa que sus aves estén enfermas, comuníquese con el veterinario estatal de Oregón a [email protected]
o llame al 971-673-1111.

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

🍁 As fall migration begins, the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) increases across Oregon.

🐔Whether you raise chickens, ducks, turkeys, or other birds, now is the time to watch for signs of illness, and take action to prevent the spread of this disease.

🐈 🐕 Bird flu can also make people and other household animals like dogs and cats sick, so it’s important for everyone’s health to prevent bird flu when keeping backyard chickens, ducks or geese.

🚿Make sure they’re in a covered, secure space where it’s not easy for wild birds to get close to them. Clean and change out any equipment, food and water bowls frequently. Don’t forget to always wash your hands before and after tending to your chickens.

Signs of bird flu include:
✅ Low energy or appetite.
✅ Swollen combs, wattles, eyes, neck, legs, or feet.
✅ Birds that are stumbling or falling down.
✅ Respiratory symptoms like difficulty breathing, nasal discharge, coughing or sneezing
✅ Sudden, unexplained death

😷Make sure to wear extra protective equipment, including gloves, a mask (an N-95 is best), and eye protection if you’re caring for birds that might be sick.

📞If you’re worried your birds are sick, contact the Oregon State Vet at [email protected]
Or call 971-673-1111.

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

💉👥 Multnomah County Health Officer Dr. Bruno says, “Protect your loved ones and coworkers this
season by committing to getting your vaccinations!”

💝 Vaccines are the safest, most effective way to prevent the spread of many illnesses, including COVID-19 and the seasonal flu.

✅ Getting your COVID-19 and flu vaccines this year are small actions that you can take that can have life-saving consequences for yourself and those around you.

📞Check your local pharmacy, call your primary care doctor or look for a vaccination clinic near you! The COVID-19 vaccine is covered under the Oregon Health Plan and all private insurance carriers in Oregon at no cost to you.

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💝Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre la Prevención del Suicidio

🥰 Cuidado de Salud Personal

✅ El cuidado de tu propia salud mental es una parte muy importante del cuidado de salud personal. Estamos aquí para escuchar si necesitas hablar con un profesional.

🧠 Llama al Centro de Salud Conductual, 503-988-4888, para recibir ayuda confidencial y gratuita, disponible 24 horas al día, los 7 días de la semana.

📞Cuidate y toma un descanso si lo necesitas. El cuidado de tu salud mental es una parte importante del cuidado de salud personal. Estamos aquí para escucharte. Llama al Centro de Salud Conductual 503-988-4888, y recibe ayuda confidencial y gratuita, 24 horas al día, 7 días de la semana.

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

💝September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

🥰 Self-Care

✅ Self-care is more than going on walks or meditating – it’s the practice of checking in with yourself and taking a break when you need it.

🧠 Caring for your own mental health is an important part of self-care. If you need a professional to talk to, we are here to listen.

Call the Behavioral Health Call Center, 503-988-4888, for free, confidential help, 24/7.

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

➡️ Aprende a detectar una sobredosis.

✅ No se despiertan
✅ No respiran o respiran muy poco
✅ Sonidos de ahogo, gorgoteo o ronquidos
✅ Uñas grises o azules
✅ Piel fría o húmeda

🚨Si alguien tiene una sobredosis llama al 9-1-1 y usa naloxona (Narcan) si lo tienes.

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

➡️ Know how to spot an overdose:

✅ They won’t wake up
✅ Slow/difficult breathing or no breathing
✅ Choking, gurgling or snoring sounds
✅ Fingernails or lip coloring changes - blue or gray looking
✅ Cold or clammy skin

🚨 If someone is overdosing, call 911 and use naloxone (Narcan) if you have it.

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre la Prevención del Suicidio. Todos necesitamos ayuda de vez en cuando. Pedirla no es un acto de debilidad - es un paso valiente hacia el sentirte más como tu mismo. No hay juicios, sólo apoyo. Llama al Centro de Salud Conductual 503-988-4888, y recibe ayuda confidencial y gratuita, 24 horas al día, los 7 días de la semana.

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. We all need help sometimes. Reaching out isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a brave step toward feeling like yourself again. No judgment, just support. Call the Behavioral Health Call Center, 503-988-4888, for free, confidential help, 24/7.

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

🌞 🌿Fernhill Certified Medical Assistants Leslie May, Mayra Castaneda, and Edith Amaro-Flores had a great time welcoming children to a coloring table at "2nd Summer at Fernhill" in August. The Fernhill Health Center together with WIC held a fun street fair for clients and the surrounding communities of Cully and Concordia to learn about clinic program and partner offerings in the OC42 building.

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@NameWithheld6 According to the OHA 1 to 3 out of 1000 may die of measles. None out of Oregon's 54 reported cases have died so far. Two individuals have required hospitalization.

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

As of today, Sept. 4, Oregon has reported 54 measles cases since the start of 2026. We encourage people to ensure they are protected against measles.
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world, and it can be quite severe and even cause death.
The good news is that two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine are 97% effective in preventing measles. Call a health care provider to learn more about becoming vaccinated.
For more information, visit OHA’s measles: https://t.co/wC4kXYtV8x

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

💝 September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Support to Be a Support

☕You can’t pour from an empty cup. Getting the support you need will help you be there for the people who need you.

Taking care of yourself is part of taking care of your community.
📞Call the Behavioral Health Call Center, 503-988-4888, for free, confidential help, 24/7.

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💝 Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre la Prevención del Suicidio

Buscar ayuda para otra persona

☕Todos queremos apoyar a nuestros amigos y familiares durante momentos difíciles pero no siempre sabemos cómo hacerlo.

El Centro de Salud Conductual está aquí para ayudarte. No importa si buscas apoyo con tus propios sentimientos o quieres aprender cómo ayudar a los demás.
📞Llama al Centro de Salud Conductual, 503-988-4888, para recibir ayuda confidencial y gratuita, disponible 24 horas al día, los 7 días de la semana.

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🇺🇸 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 Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Have a happy and safe holiday! Normal business hours will resume Countywide on Tuesday, September 8th.