The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded the state of Oregon $2.5 million for achieving the nation’s highest rates of breastfeeding.On Tuesday, Feb. 7, managers for the state of...
For our most vulnerable residents, access to healthcare is often limited. A new website highlights efforts currently underway by Multnomah County to address the healthcare spending crisis and curre...
See what we accomplished in 2010 and 2011. Our annual report highlights just a few examples of the work and services that many people on the front lines and behind the scenes perform every day.
Due to health concerns, the Board of County Commissioners has approved a countywide ban on reusable beverage containers made with bisphenol A (BPA).
The places where we live, play and work matter to our health. We ranked 12 areas of Multnomah County to see how much their built environments support health.
It’s autumn, that time of year when our thoughts turn to influenza. The flu is highly contagious. Even if you don’t get sick, you can still make somebody else sick. That’s why it’s important that e...
Are you thinking about breastfeeding but not sure how, or worry about getting enough support? Our new breastfeeding peer counseling program helps moms in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) progr...