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The County's Health Equity Initiative works to address the root causes of socioeconomic and racial injustices that lead to health disparities.
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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

If you would like to submit a comment on the Columbia River Crossing Draft Environmental Impact Statement you may do so at the Columbia River Crossing web site. http://www.columbiarivercrossing.org

The public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement ends July 1, 2008. 

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

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Our Mission :

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

Page updated June 24, 2008