Multnomah County Health Dept
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Official tweets from Multnomah County Health Department.

 Portland, OR
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💉👥 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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💝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.
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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.
An illustration of a silhouette of a head made of flowers and plants with the headline centered inside it: There Is Hope. Subhead: Make the Call, 503.988.4888. 24/7 Support and Crisis Line in Spanish.

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➡️ 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.
Know the signs of a fentanyl overdose. Won't wake up, 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 you see these signs, call 911 and follow their directions. Give naloxone. Stay until help arrives.

ALT Know the signs of a fentanyl overdose. Won't wake up, 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 you see these signs, call 911 and follow their directions. Give naloxone. Stay until help arrives.

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➡️ 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.
Know the signs of a fentanyl overdose. Won't wake up, 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 you see these signs, call 911 and follow their directions. Give naloxone. Stay until help arrives in Spanish.

ALT Know the signs of a fentanyl overdose. Won't wake up, 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 you see these signs, call 911 and follow their directions. Give naloxone. Stay until help arrives in Spanish.
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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.
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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.
An illustration of a silhouette of a head made of flowers and plants with the headline centered inside it: There Is Hope. Subhead: Make the Call, 503.988.4888. 24/7 Support and Crisis Line in Spanish.

ALT An illustration of a silhouette of a head made of flowers and plants with the headline centered inside it: There Is Hope. Subhead: Make the Call, 503.988.4888. 24/7 Support and Crisis Line in Spanish.
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🌞 🌿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.
A montage of different images of the sidewalk fair in front of Fernhill clinic including a rainbow colored balloon window decoration, neighborhood people and clients milling from booth to booth and three cheerful clinic staff welcoming children to a coloring table. Mexican cut paper flags hang from booths.

ALT A montage of different images of the sidewalk fair in front of Fernhill clinic including a rainbow colored balloon window decoration, neighborhood people and clients milling from booth to booth and three cheerful clinic staff welcoming children to a coloring table. Mexican cut paper flags hang from booths.

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💝 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. ----------------------------- 💝 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. @portlandgov
An illustration of a silhouette of a head made of flowers and plants with the headline centered inside it: There Is Hope. Subhead: Make the Call, 503.988.4888. 24/7 Support and Crisis Line.

ALT An illustration of a silhouette of a head made of flowers and plants with the headline centered inside it: There Is Hope. Subhead: Make the Call, 503.988.4888. 24/7 Support and Crisis Line.

An illustration of a silhouette of a head made of flowers and plants with the headline centered inside it: There Is Hope. Subhead: Make the Call, 503.988.4888. 24/7 Support and Crisis Line in Spanish.

ALT An illustration of a silhouette of a head made of flowers and plants with the headline centered inside it: There Is Hope. Subhead: Make the Call, 503.988.4888. 24/7 Support and Crisis Line in Spanish.
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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: ow.ly/RQ4B50ZJzHj
Measles is spreading. Measles can cause severe disease in people of all ages. 1 out of 5 people who get measles will be hospitalized. 1 out of every 20 children with measles will get pneumonia, the most common cause of death from measles. 1 out of every 1,000 people with measles will develop brain swelling, which may lead to hearing loss and intellectual disability. 1 to 3 out of 1,000 people with measles will die. If you or your child has measles, seek medical care. Measles symptoms can cause serious health complications like pneumonia, swelling of hte brain, and even death.

ALT Measles is spreading. Measles can cause severe disease in people of all ages. 1 out of 5 people who get measles will be hospitalized. 1 out of every 20 children with measles will get pneumonia, the most common cause of death from measles. 1 out of every 1,000 people with measles will develop brain swelling, which may lead to hearing loss and intellectual disability. 1 to 3 out of 1,000 people with measles will die. If you or your child has measles, seek medical care. Measles symptoms can cause serious health complications like pneumonia, swelling of hte brain, and even death.

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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.
Watercolor painted American flag illustration. Headline:Happy Labor Day, we will be closed.

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☔ Fall is in the air with this cooler, rainy weather. But remember that we can still have smoky days well into October. It’s not too late to prepare for wildfire smoke season. Take time this Labor Day weekend to be Smoke Ready. ✅ Check and replace your air filters 🔄 Know how to set your AC/heater system to recirculate 😷Get the right masks ready 💨 Buy or make an air cleaner 🧠 Learn how to read the Air Quality Index: piped.video/watch?v=tnR7byHO… More tips at multco.us/smoke

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👍 When we normalize conversations about HIV prevention, we help reduce stigma and empower others to take charge of their health. PrEP is a medication that prevents the person taking it from getting HIV through sex. 🗣️Talking about it with your sex partners can help build trust and support healthier relationships. ➡️ Visit endhivoregon.org/prep to learn more. #HIVTesting #HIVPrEP #EndHIVOregon
A man and a woman sit at a table in a brightly lit apartment having a conversation. Headline: Have a conversation with your sex partners about PrEP.

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👍 Al normalizar las conversaciones sobre la prevención del VIH, ayudamos a reducir el estigma y empoderamos a los demás para que tomen las riendas de su salud. La PrEP es un medicamento que evita que la persona que lo toma contraiga el VIH a través de relaciones sexuales. 🗣️Hablar con tus parejas sexuales puede ayudar a generar confianza y fomentar relaciones más saludables. ➡️ Visita endhivoregon.org/prep para obtener más información. #HazteLaPrueba #LuchaContraElVIH #EndHIVOregon
A man and a woman sit at a table in a brightly lit apartment having a conversation. Headline: Have a conversation with your sex partners about PrEP.

ALT A man and a woman sit at a table in a brightly lit apartment having a conversation. Headline: Have a conversation with your sex partners about PrEP.
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
OR Health Authority
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Kaiser Permanente Mt. Talbert Medical Office is latest measles exposure location. For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/OPAF50ZIuti
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💖 September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Getting Help for Someone Else 👥 We all want to help our friends and loved ones when they’re struggling, but sometimes we don’t know what to do. Whether you need to talk over your own feelings or get help supporting someone else, the Behavioral Health Call Center is here. 📞Call the Behavioral Health Call Center, 503-988-4888, for free, confidential help, 24/7. ---------------- 💖 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.
An illustration of a silhouette of a head made of flowers and plants with the headline centered inside it: There Is Hope. Subhead: Make the Call, 503.988.4888. 24/7 Support and Crisis Line.

ALT An illustration of a silhouette of a head made of flowers and plants with the headline centered inside it: There Is Hope. Subhead: Make the Call, 503.988.4888. 24/7 Support and Crisis Line.

An illustration of a silhouette of a head made of flowers and plants with the headline centered inside it: There Is Hope. Subhead: Make the Call, 503.988.4888. 24/7 Support and Crisis Line in Spanish.

ALT An illustration of a silhouette of a head made of flowers and plants with the headline centered inside it: There Is Hope. Subhead: Make the Call, 503.988.4888. 24/7 Support and Crisis Line in Spanish.
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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 locations at these dates and times: • Randall Children’s Primary Care Clinic, 501 N. Graham St., Suite 250, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Medical Office Building 2, Portland, between 1:20 p.m. and 4:11 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25. • Randall Children’s Hospital Emergency Department waiting room, 2801 N. Gantenbein Ave., Portland, between 3:21 p.m. and 5:23 p.m., Friday, Aug. 28. • Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center emergency room waiting room and department, 24800 SE Stark St., Gresham, between 10:04 a.m. and 1:49 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30. 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. To learn more about measles, visit: ow.ly/hT0Z50ZHZHO
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 locations at these dates and times: • Randall Children’s Primary Care Clinic, 501 N. Graham St., Suite 250, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Medical Office Building 2, Portland, between 1:20 p.m. and 4:11 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25. • Randall Children’s Hospital Emergency Department waiting room, 2801 N. Gantenbein Ave., Portland, between 3:21 p.m. and 5:23 p.m., Friday, Aug. 28. • Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center emergency room waiting room and department, 24800 SE Stark St., Gresham, between 10:04 a.m. and 1:49 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30. 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.

ALT 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 locations at these dates and times: • Randall Children’s Primary Care Clinic, 501 N. Graham St., Suite 250, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Medical Office Building 2, Portland, between 1:20 p.m. and 4:11 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25. • Randall Children’s Hospital Emergency Department waiting room, 2801 N. Gantenbein Ave., Portland, between 3:21 p.m. and 5:23 p.m., Friday, Aug. 28. • Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center emergency room waiting room and department, 24800 SE Stark St., Gresham, between 10:04 a.m. and 1:49 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30. 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.

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🎶 ✨Dolly Parton gave a million dollars to COVID-19 vaccine research in 2020. Researchers at Vanderbilt University said that donation was integral in helping to develop the Moderna vaccine that saved countless lives. 💝 Thank you, Dolly Parton, for being a leader in public health. bit.ly/4h3VgXN Dolly getting her vaccination: bit.ly/4y9fLrN
Photos of singer Dolly Parton getting her COVID vaccination. Headline: Dolly Parton, Public Health Hero. Country music legend Dolly Parton briefly changed the words of her tune 'Jolene,' singing 'vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine!' before receiving a COVID vaccination and encouraged others to do the same.

ALT Photos of singer Dolly Parton getting her COVID vaccination. Headline: Dolly Parton, Public Health Hero. Country music legend Dolly Parton briefly changed the words of her tune 'Jolene,' singing 'vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine!' before receiving a COVID vaccination and encouraged others to do the same.
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Did you know that one third of all boating accidents in Oregon are alcohol related? Impaired judgment, slower reaction times, and reduced coordination can turn a day on the water into a dangerous situation. Drink less to keep everyone safe, whether you're steering or just a passenger.
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