Multnomah County Health Department

Welcome to Multnomah County Health Department

We have a vision that includes you... healthy people in healthy communities. Our mission is to work in partnership with the communities we serve, to assure, promote and protect the health of the people of Multnomah County. This Web site is one of the tools we are using to bring us closer to you and our vision. The site includes information regarding our departments' public health and clinical services. We welcome feedback from you regarding our services and this Web site.
Lillian Shirley, Director
lillian.m.shirley@co.multnomah.or.us

About Food Safety at Events

The Health Department wants everyone to be able to enjoy community events. We also want you to be safe when you eat or drink at events. More»

In the Spotlight:

Salmonella outbreak traced to eggs

The current recall of eggs in their shell, or "shell eggs," is part of an investigation into the cause of recent cases of Salmonella Enteritidis. The eggs are packaged under different brand names and distributed nationwide. More»

New Rockwood Clinic Opens August 30

The Rockwood Community Health Center will serve approximately 3,300 medical and 1,100 dental patients in the first year. Appointment info»

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

A pertussis outbreak in California has raised concerns in Oregon. While this situation hasn't reached the metro area, pertussis is still an important cause of sickness in young children. More» | En Español»

Travelers’ Clinic Packs Up

Effective Monday, July 19 we no longer offer travel medicine services. More»

Multnomah County Health Department Honored for Excellence in Public Health

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) honored Multnomah County Health Department for implementing a program that demonstrates exemplary and replicable qualities in response to a local public health need. Integrating Behavioral Health in Primary Care is one of 25 local public health programs selected from across the nation to receive NACCHO's Model Practice Award. Read more»

Health Impact Assessment of the Columbia River Crossing

In a letter responding to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement issued on May 2, 2008 by the Columbia River Crossing project staff, Multnomah County Health Department Director and Health Officer highlight the health effects of the proposed alternatives for the new I-5 bridge. Please click on the link below to read the letter.

Multnomah County Health Department comment on Columbia River Crossing Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Reports

• NEW: Health Impacts of Housing in Multnomah County, 2009
  The state of health and housing, and the impacts on vulnerable populations.
• 2007 Health Department Annual Report
• Clarendon Healthy Eating Active Living Initiative Year 2 Report
  A project to promote healthy eating and active living among children and families in North Portland.



• Descending the Oil Peak: Navigating the Transition from Oil and Natural Gas
  Portland Peak Oil Task Force

What you can do to help prevent MRSA (Staph infection)

Contact the Health Department

The Emergency Preparedness website has information for family and personal planning as well as for public safety personnel and MCHD staff.

Employees:
Outlook Web Access
Inclement Weather Guidelines

Our Mission :

In partnership with the communities we serve, the Health Department assures, promotes, and protects the health of the people of Multnomah County.

Updated August 25, 2010