Multnomah County Health Department

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Two smiling men giving an affectionate handshake. Headline: Awareness builds stronger futures.

Problem Gambling Awareness month is a time to learn, listen, & talk openly about problem gambling and its impacts. Need help taking a break, cutting down, or quitting gambling? Call the Oregon Problem Gambling Help Line 1-877-MY- LIMIT en Español 1-844-888-2537 for free, confidential service.

Emergency symbol with headline: Measles exposure site

Clackamas County health officials have identified a measles exposure: Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center, emergency department waiting room, 1500 Division St, Oregon City, between 9:57 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, & 12:22 a.m. Thursday, Feb.26. content.govdelivery.com/.../ORHA/bul...

☢️ El gas radón no tiene color ni olor pero es muy peligroso, causa cáncer y llega muy fácilmente a nuestros hogares. Ahora mismo es el mejor momento para hacer pruebas e informarse. Visite epa.gov/radon, comuniquese con nosotros al 503-988-8657 o healthyhomes@multco.us para recibir recursos.

☢️ Radon is a colorless, odorless, cancer-causing gas that gets into homes. Winter is ideal for testing since homes are sealed. Know your risk! Visit epa.gov/radon or contact Multnomah County Healthy Homes at 503-988-8657 or healthyhomes@multco.us for local testing resources.

A Black woman standing on a playground on a sunny day. Headline: Why I don't Smoke. "It's bigger than just our lungs, it also affects our emotional and mental health - it's a form of addiction because of the nicotine."

Using commercial tobacco products with addictive nicotine can have mental health impacts as well as physical. Ready to take the first step towards improving your physical & mental health? Visit: smokefreeoregon.com/oregonians/h... for free tools and support.

Photo of Gloria McClendon pointing to an area on a map, caption: Gloria McClendon, supervisor for the Portland West Side community health nursing program, next to a photo of LaVonne McFarland with a phone to her ear with Elnetta Woods standing above her with teh caption: La Vonne McFarland, left, and Elnetta Woods from the HIV Outreach team. Headline: Local Public Health Heros fromt eh 1980's-90's!

🎉Happy Black History Month! We celebrate the work of local public health heros Gloria McClendon, a retired Multnomah County RN and Portland West Side community health nursing program supervisor, serving 32 years, and LaVonne McFarland & Elnetta Woods, members of the County’s HIV Outreach team.

Four smiling children roll up their sleeves to show their bandaids from getting vaccinated. Headline: 2026 School Vaccination Catch-Up Clinics with location and dates in Vietnamese.

Không cần hẹn trước. Miễn phí. Có sẵn dịch vụ thông dịch ngôn ngữ. Vật Dụng Cần Mang Theo: Giấy thông báo chưa đủ điều kiện đi học từ trường hoặc Sở Y Tế.Hồ sơ tiêm chủng hiện tại của học sinh. Nếu quý vị có bảo hiểm, vui lòng mang thẻ bảo hiểm. Không cần giấy tờ nhận dạng (Identification, ID).

Four smiling children roll up their sleeves to show their bandaids from getting vaccinated. Headline: 2026 School Vaccination Catch-Up Clinics with location and dates in Somali.

Waa bilaash. Adeeg turjubaan luuqadeed ayaa diyaar ku ah. Waxyaabaha la rabo inaad la timaado: Warqadda ka-reebitaanka dugsiga ama Waaxda Caafimaadka. Diiwaannada tallaalka ee ardayga ee hadda jira.Haddii aad leedahay caymis, fadlan soo qaado kaarkaaga caymiska. Aqoonsi looma baahna.

Four smiling children roll up their sleeves to show their bandaids from getting vaccinated. Headline: 2026 School Vaccination Catch-Up Clinics with location and dates in Chinese.

免预约。 等候时间可能较长。免费。提供口译服务。请携带：学校或卫生部门出具的暂缓入学通知书。学生当前的疫苗接种记录。如有保险，请携带您的保险卡。 保险非必需。不需要带身份证

Four smiling children roll up their sleeves to show their bandaids from getting vaccinated. Headline: 2026 School Vaccination Catch-Up Clinics with location and dates in Russian.

Прием только без записи. Прием бесплатный. Доступны услуги устного перевода. Что взять с собой: Письмо об отстранении от занятий из школы или Департамента здравоохранения. Актуальные записи об иммунизации учащегося. Удостоверение личности не требуется.

Four smiling children roll up their sleeves to show their bandaids from getting vaccinated. Headline: 2026 School Vaccination Catch-Up Clinics with location and dates in Spanish.

Por orden de llegada solamente. Sin costo. Hay intérpretes de idiomas disponibles. Qué debe llevar: Carta de exclusión de la escuela o del Departamento de Salud. Los registros actualizados de las vacunas del alumno. No se requiere tener seguro. No se requiere una identificación.

Four smiling children roll up their sleeves to show their bandaids from getting vaccinated. Headline: 2026 School Vaccination Catch-Up Clinics with location and dates.

Walk-in only. No cost. Language interpretation available. What to Bring: Exclusion letter from school or Health Department. Student’s current immunization records. If you have insurance, please bring your insurance card. Insurance is not required. ID not required.

Immunization clinics: OHSU Richmond Clinic, 3930 SE Division Street PDX, Sat, Feb 21, 10am-2pm; Tues, Feb. 24, 5pm- 8pm; Wed, Feb. 25, 9am-12pm (Catch-Up Deadline). healthcenter.multco.us/events-and-s... or call 211.

W.E.B. Du Bois was a key Black protest leader in early 20th century America. He believed the poor health of Black communities stemmed from racial inequality, not biology. He felt inadequate housing, bad food, & sanitation, caused health crises. Learn more: britannica.com/biography/W-...

Four smiling children roll up their sleeves to show their bandaids from getting vaccinated. Headline: 2026 School Vaccination Catch-Up Clinics with location and dates in Vietnamese.

Không cần hẹn trước. Miễn phí. Có sẵn dịch vụ thông dịch ngôn ngữ. Vật Dụng Cần Mang Theo: Giấy thông báo chưa đủ điều kiện đi học từ trường hoặc Sở Y Tế.Hồ sơ tiêm chủng hiện tại của học sinh. Nếu quý vị có bảo hiểm, vui lòng mang thẻ bảo hiểm. Không cần giấy tờ nhận dạng (Identification, ID).

Four smiling children roll up their sleeves to show their bandaids from getting vaccinated. Headline: 2026 School Vaccination Catch-Up Clinics with location and dates in Somali.

Waa bilaash. Adeeg turjubaan luuqadeed ayaa diyaar ku ah. Waxyaabaha la rabo inaad la timaado: Warqadda ka-reebitaanka dugsiga ama Waaxda Caafimaadka. Diiwaannada tallaalka ee ardayga ee hadda jira.Haddii aad leedahay caymis, fadlan soo qaado kaarkaaga caymiska. Aqoonsi looma baahna.

Four smiling children roll up their sleeves to show their bandaids from getting vaccinated. Headline: 2026 School Vaccination Catch-Up Clinics with location and dates in Chinese.

免预约。 等候时间可能较长。免费。提供口译服务。请携带：学校或卫生部门出具的暂缓入学通知书。学生当前的疫苗接种记录。如有保险，请携带您的保险卡。 保险非必需。不需要带身份证

Four smiling children roll up their sleeves to show their bandaids from getting vaccinated. Headline: 2026 School Vaccination Catch-Up Clinics with location and dates in Russian.

Прием только без записи. Прием бесплатный. Доступны услуги устного перевода. Что взять с собой: Письмо об отстранении от занятий из школы или Департамента здравоохранения. Актуальные записи об иммунизации учащегося. Удостоверение личности не требуется.

Four smiling children roll up their sleeves to show their bandaids from getting vaccinated. Headline: 2026 School Vaccination Catch-Up Clinics with location and dates in Spanish.

Por orden de llegada solamente. Sin costo. Hay intérpretes de idiomas disponibles. Qué debe llevar: Carta de exclusión de la escuela o del Departamento de Salud. Los registros actualizados de las vacunas del alumno. No se requiere tener seguro. No se requiere una identificación.

Four smiling children roll up their sleeves to show their bandaids from getting vaccinated. Headline: 2026 School Vaccination Catch-Up Clinics with location and dates.

@multco.bsky.social Walk-in only. No cost. Language interpretation available. What to Bring: Exclusion letter from school or Health Department. Student’s current immunization records. If you have insurance, please bring your insurance card. Insurance is not required. ID not required.

The steel bridge in wintertime as viewed from the Willamette river with snow on the shore. Headline: IT’S COLD! STAY HEALTHY in Spanish.

river with the text: Dress in Layers: Wear loose-fitting, lightweight layers to trap body heat with a waterproof outer layer. Protect extremities with hats, mittens and a scarf. Don’t Overexert Yourself Cold weather puts an extra strain on the heart. Avoid overdoing it when exercising. Stay Hydrated & Nourished. Drink plenty of fluids, even if not thirsty. Eat well-balanced meals, focusing on vitamin-rich foods. Monitor for Hypothermia or Frostbite Watch for signs of hypothermia like shivering, confusion, and slurred speech. Frostbite symptoms progress from cold, tingling skin to numbness, and hard, pale, or waxy skin. Fingers, toes, nose, or ears may turn white, blue, or purple. Severe cases involve blistering after thawing, and intense pain. If you see anyone with these symptoms get them to warm shelter as soon as possible. Visit multco.us/cold in Spanish

Tal vez se aproxime un clima invernal más severo. Manténgase sano, arrópese en capas para evitar la hipotermia y la congelación. Manténgase seco para mantener su calor corporal, hidrátese con bebidas calientes y no-alcohólicas y limite actividades físicas intensas. multco.us/cold

The steel bridge in wintertime as viewed from the Willamette river with snow on the shore. Headline: IT’S COLD! STAY HEALTHY

A view of the top of the river with the text: Dress in Layers: Wear loose-fitting, lightweight layers to trap body heat with a waterproof outer layer. Protect extremities with hats, mittens and a scarf. Don’t Overexert Yourself Cold weather puts an extra strain on the heart. Avoid overdoing it when exercising. Stay Hydrated & Nourished. Drink plenty of fluids, even if not thirsty. Eat well-balanced meals, focusing on vitamin-rich foods. Monitor for Hypothermia or Frostbite Watch for signs of hypothermia like shivering, confusion, and slurred speech. Frostbite symptoms progress from cold, tingling skin to numbness, and hard, pale, or waxy skin. Fingers, toes, nose, or ears may turn white, blue, or purple. Severe cases involve blistering after thawing, and intense pain. If you see anyone with these symptoms get them to warm shelter as soon as possible. Visit multco.us/cold

More severe winter weather might be ahead. To stay healthy in the cold, wear clothing in layers to protect against hypothermia & frostbite. Keep dry to prevent rapid body heat loss, hydrate with warm, non-alcoholic fluids, & limit physical exercise to reduce heart strain. multco.us/cold

A photograph of a tree trunk with moss, surrounded by wood chip mulch that is lightly covered in snow. Large white text overlaid on the center of the image reads "CARE FOR WHEN IT'S COLD." A blue banner at the bottom features the Multnomah County logo on the left and the URL "multco.us/cold" in bold white text on the right.

Forecasts are still uncertain but it’s possible we could see a wintry mix in the Portland metro area this week — with some potential for accumulating snow Wednesday night into Thursday. While confidence is low, anyone with travel plans should pay close attention to the @nws.noaa.gov and plan ahead.

City of Portland Overnight Shelter Availability - Google My Maps Map of overnight shelters (City only) that shows real-time availability of open beds. Shelter icons turn from green to red when shelters reach 95% capacity.

📍OPEN: Multnomah County and the City of Portland’s more than 2,000 year-round shelter beds, along with the City of Portland’s overnight-only shelter beds. For information on the City’s shelters check this interactive map: link.multco.us/overnight-shelter-availability

Care for When It's Cold Find the latest information on emergency shelters and enhanced street outreach — and how to volunteer if needed. Check out other tips and resources for how to stay safe during the winter months.

Learn more about utility assistance, cold weather safety tips, how to volunteer and more at: multco.us/cold

Smiling young Black girl lifts sleeve to show vaccination bandaid. Headline: Vaccines help kids stay in school.

🍎 Vaccines help kids stay in school. If your child’s vaccines are not up to date by February 25th, they cannot attend school until the school has their updated records. multco.us/news/catch-school-vaccines

Laughing young Latina girl touches bandaid on her shoulder. Headline: Vaccines help kids stay in school, in Spanish.

🍎 Las vacunas ayudan a los niños a permanecer en la escuela. Si las vacunas de su hijo no están al día para el 25 de febrero, no podrá asistir a la escuela hasta que la escuela tenga sus registros actualizados. multco.us/news/catch-school-vaccines

🍎 疫苗可以帮助孩子继续上学。如果您孩子的疫苗在 2 月 25 日之前未按时接种, 则在学校收到其更 新的记录之前, 他们不能上学。multco.us/news/catch-school-vaccines

🍎 疫苗可以帮助孩子继续上学。如果您孩子的疫苗在 2 月 25 日之前未按时接种, 则在学校收到其更 新的记录之前, 他们不能上学。multco.us/news/catch-school-vaccines

Smiling young Russian boy points to the bandaid on his arm. Headline: Vaccines help kids stay in school in Russian.

🍎 Вакцины помогают детям оставаться в школе. Если у вашего ребёнка не будет всех необходимых прививок до 25 февраля, он не сможет вернуться в школу, пока школа не получит обновлённые записи. multco.us/news/catch-school-vaccines