Multnomah County Health Dept

Official tweets from Multnomah County Health Department.

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

OHA and Clackamas County health officials are warning the public about a location where people may have been exposed to measles.

People might have been exposed if they were at the following location at this date and time:
• Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center emergency department waiting room, 10180 SE Sunnyside Road, Clackamas, between 12:33 p.m. and 2:33 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17.

Measles is very contagious. If you believe you’ve been exposed, it’s important to tell your doctor or clinic that you have symptoms of measles before you go. They will give you instructions for what to do so that you don’t spread measles.

The best protection against measles is the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine.

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

🦟It’s #WorldMosquitoDay2026!

👀Multnomah County is home to many insects that can appear to be mosquitoes at first glance.

🔍 Crane flies, gnats and midges are all related to mosquitoes but are imposters!

🩸Only female mosquitoes need a blood meal to lay eggs. A female mosquito uses her proboscis to sip blood from her humans, pets, birds and other animals.

To avoid mosquito bites:
💧Dump standing water in your yard
🐶 Dump bird baths and pet waterers every three days
🏠 Make sure window and door screens don’t have holes.
🌅Avoid being outside at dusk and dawn, these are peak mosquito activity times.

For more information about mosquito control, call 503-988-3464, email [email protected] or visit https://t.co/xNnZBgD39N.

#YesterdaysThreatTodaysSolutions #AMCA

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

Want to improve your community’s health and achieve health equity? The Multnomah County Public Health Advisory Board is looking for members like you.

As an Advisory Board member you will advise the Health Department’s Public Health Division and:

🔸Recommend ways to address the leading causes of death and disability in the county.
🔸Represent the community and bring community wisdom to public health decisions.
🔸Advocate for people who are most affected by poor health.
🔸Promote ethics in public health practice.

No public health experience is necessary.

EXTENDED DEADLINE--Applications accepted through Sunday, August 23rd at: https://t.co/YKhQb7fn6b

#BeTheChange #PublicHealth

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

🚲Commute to work by bike?
🌞Don’t forget to hydrate more than usual in the warmer summer months!

💧Multnomah County Health Officer Dr. Bruno, Drippy from the Portland Water Bureau, and Coney from PBOT share some great tips on how to stay cool and get some extra hydration into your day.

🥒Start your morning with a tall glass of water, a smoothie, or some hydrating fruits and veggies like watermelon, cucumber, leafy greens and citrus.

🚰Hydrate before, during and after your ride.

🚫🎒Use saddle bags or panniers on your bike to keep that loaded backpack from creating more heat against your back.

Keep Portland Hydrated!

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

✅ There are lots of ways to get tested for HIV in Oregon.

🏠 If you’re having trouble finding testing nearby, you can order a free at-home test. Visit https://t.co/A6wgHsxoBb to get a kit delivered right to your door.

#HIVTesting #Oregon #EndHIVOregon

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✅ Hay muchas formas de hacerse la prueba del VIH en Oregon.

🏠 Si te es difícil encontrar un lugar para hacerte la prueba cerca del lugar donde vives, puedes pedir una prueba gratis para hacerse en casa. Visita https://t.co/A6wgHsxoBb para pedir un kit de prueba que recibirás en la puerta de tu casa.

#HazteLaPruege #Oregon #EndHIVOregon

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

✅ PUBLIC HEALTH IS ALL OF US --✨NEW episode drop:

❓Why Vaccinate?

👂We hear a lot about vaccinations these days. But what exactly are vaccines? How do they work? And are there vaccination dangers we should be aware of?

💉On this episode we speak with Dr. Howard Chiou, medical director for communicable diseases and immunizations for the @OHAOregon's Public Health Division, to try to make sense of the world of vaccinations.

👵 Then, Therese Vogel, a member of Grandparents for Vaccines. When she was born, there was no measles vaccine. As a result, her sister had an experience that she hopes other families can avoid.

Catch the episode: https://t.co/kGV3nWgZAi

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

🦟 Multnomah County Vector Control actively monitors for WNV throughout the summer months. West Nile Virus is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. Most WNV infections are mild with fever and flu-like symptoms but severe infections may cause inflammation of the brain and, rarely, death with an increase in risk for those over the age of 55. If WNV is detected in Multnomah County, the public will be notified.

Avoid being bitten by mosquitoes by:
🌅 Avoiding peak mosquito activity times, the hours around dusk and dawn.
👖 Wear light colors, loose long sleeve shirts, long pants.
💦 Use EPA registered repellents after reading the instructions on the label.

📞 If you have questions please visit our website, call Multnomah County Vector Control at 503-988-3464 or email [email protected].

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

Want to improve your community’s health and achieve health equity? The Multnomah County Public Health Advisory Board is looking for members like you.

As an Advisory Board member you will advise the Health Department’s Public Health Division and:

🔸Recommend ways to address the leading causes of death and disability in the county.
🔸Represent the community and bring community wisdom to public health decisions.
🔸Advocate for people who are most affected by poor health.
🔸Promote ethics in public health practice.

No public health experience is necessary.

EXTENDED DEADLINE--Applications accepted through Sunday, August 16th at: https://t.co/9eODDXrzwL

#BeTheChange #PublicHealth

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

OHA and Multnomah County health officials are warning the public about a location where people may have been exposed to measles.
People might have been exposed if they were at the following location at this date and time:
•Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center emergency room waiting room, 24800 SE Stark St., Gresham, between 9:18 a.m. and 11:24 a.m., Saturday, August 8
Measles is very contagious. If you believe you’ve been exposed, it’s important to tell your doctor or clinic that you have symptoms of measles before you go. They will give you instructions for what to do so that you don’t spread measles.
The best protection against measles is the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine.

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

🚫 Avoid contact with bats to reduce exposure to rabies!

🦇 @OHAOregon (Oregon Health Authority) and the @MyODFW (Oregon Fish and Wildlife) say people can support important wildlife and stay safe by not touching dead or dying animals. Keep pets away.

🦟 Bats and other wildlife don’t often bite people but may do so if they are sick or feel threatened. Oregon bats, in particular, eat only insects—about 1,000 insects every hour—and avoid people. Bats also reduce mosquito populations and other vectors that carry human and animal disease.

⚠️Bats are the natural carrier for rabies in Oregon.
2️⃣2️⃣ Twenty-two bats have tested positive for rabies so far in 2026.
👆Don’t touch or handle dead or dying wildlife.
🥾Avoid bats seen in the wild, such as while hiking.
🐕 🐈 Make sure your dog or cats' vaccinations are up to date, whether they are indoor or outdoor pets.

➡️ For more information about rabies and bats, go to OHA’s website at: https://t.co/pCl7sTXoNi

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

We had an amazing time learning about environmental justice at our 5th annual Camp AQ last week! Camp AQ 2026 was four days spent together learning about environmental justice and youth advocacy, finished off with a boat ride along the Willamette. We are so grateful for all of the guest speakers who joined us and everyone who made this camp possible for a 5th year, including our partners The Blueprint Foundation and Multnomah County Health Department!⁠

"It reminded me that youth can make an impact too," one camper said. "There are so many opportunities to make connections and learn from those who have become successful in their efforts towards environmental justice."⁠

Stay tuned for a full Camp AQ recap coming this week!

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

💝 Thank you to everyone who traveled from near and far—including our out-of-state visitors—to participate in our 5th annual WIC, REACH, and Healthy Birth Initiatives Breastfeeding & Maternal Town Hall! We appreciate your insightful questions and shared experiences during a day dedicated to empowering families during this vital stage of life.

📖 ✍️ Guest speakers Dr. Amaka Nnamani and Dr. Khaleed Alston provided engaging presentations on breastfeeding support and continuum of community and healthcare collaboration, nutritional needs, navigating the healthcare system, and parental partnerships. The event concluded with complimentary, autographed copies of Mommy's Milk Rocks by Dr. Nnamani.

🙌 Thank you for building connection and community with us. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

OHA, Multnomah and Clackamas county public health officials are warning the public about locations where people may have been exposed to measles.

People might have been exposed if they were at the following locations at these dates and times:

Randall Children’s Hospital Emergency Department waiting room, 2801 N Gantenbein Ave., Portland:
• Between 5:07 p.m. and 7:15 p.m., Monday, August 3
• Between 6:57 p.m. and 8:57 p.m., Monday, August 3
• Between 10:29 a.m. and 12:34 p.m., Wednesday, August 5
• Between 1:32 p.m. and 3:32 p.m., Wednesday, August 5

Kaiser Permanente Mt. Scott Medical Office, 9800 SE Sunnyside Rd., Clackamas:
• Between 1:35 p.m. and 3:44 p.m., Thursday, August 6

Measles is very contagious. If you believe you’ve been exposed, it’s important to tell your doctor or clinic that you have symptoms of measles before you go. They will give you instructions for what to do so that you don’t spread measles.

The best protection against measles is the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine.

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

😷 "Air quality remains a concern due to ozone, and temperatures may rise with the smoke cleared,” said Air Quality Program Specialist Jonathan Cruz. “After heavy wildfire smoke, we recommend checking your air filters and replacing them if they are dirty. We have two more months of wildfire season and we should keep our homes smoke ready throughout the summer.”

➡️ Learn more about keeping indoor air clean: https://t.co/zbJMsXfISo

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

🎉 It's #NationalHealthCenterWeek!

📖 Stories from our nearly 175 years of community service show how our past informs our present, and celebrates how far we’ve come to meet our diverse population’s ever changing and growing health needs.

🩺 Where We Are Now & Apprecations

Multnomah County Health Department has developed its own network of community clinics over the years, providing health services for adults, children and teens in neighborhood quadrants served by field teams. Today, the Multnomah County Community Health Center is the largest public Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Oregon, serving over 60,000 patients annually.

💗 Be it physically or emotionally, Community Health Center staff are the heart of our services. Day in and day out, when our neighbors and coworkers need it most, we are the ones providing critical support that makes our communities thrive.

🙏 Remember to share some kind words with your providers, and thank you for celebrating National Health Center Week with us!

Interested in learning more about the comprehensive healthcare offerings in Multnomah County? Go to:
https://t.co/Af8LbEh6pN

[Multnomah County Health Dept @MultCoHealth]

🎉 It's #NationalHealthCenterWeek!

📖 Stories from our nearly 175 years of community service show how our past informs our present, and celebrates how far we’ve come to meet our diverse population’s ever changing and growing health needs.

🩺 Expansion Of Healthcare Service Areas

🏥 Established in 1990, the Multnomah County HIV Health Services Clinic (HHSC) initially operated with a small team of 10 staff members serving 250 patients. Today, the HHSC functions as a dedicated medical home, providing primary care, integrated medical case management, mental health services and patient navigation.

The Rockwood Community Health Center opened in 2010. Most recently, in the summer of 2023 the Mobile Health Clinic began offering health screenings, vaccines, and dental cleanings. And in 2025, La Clinica de Buena Salud relocated to become Fernhill Health Center/La Clinica de Fernhill in the Cully neighborhood.

Interested in learning more about the history of the expansion of comprehensive health facilities in Multnomah County? Go to: https://t.co/f1EQBkesIc

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🔥 ⚖️ Mantenernos a salvo del calor extremo y el humo pueden ser un acto de balance pero, para personas que ya están en alto riesgo, el calor extremo y el sobrecalentamiento son mucho más peligrosos que el humo.

🔄 Si tiene aire acondicionado, cierre sus ventanas y ajuste la configuración del aire acondicionado para que recircule el aire que ya está dentro de su casa para mantener el aire limpio.

🏠 Si no tiene aire acondicionado, abra sus ventanas durante las noches para refrescar su hogar pero asegúrese de usar un filtro de aire para mantener su hogar libre del humo.

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🔥 ⚖️ Managing extreme heat and smoke can be a balancing act, but for most people at risk, extreme heat and overheating is more immediately dangerous than smoke.

🔄 If you have air conditioning, keep windows closed, set the AC to recirculate indoor air and run an air cleaner.

🏠 If you do not have AC, open windows at night to cool your home, be sure to run an air cleaner to help filter out the smoke let inside.