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Health Department briefs Board on fentanyl crisis
Leaders from the County Health Department presented to the Board Tuesday, June 27, about the local crisis around fentanyl use and overdoses, as well as the Department's strategic response.
Leaders from the County Health Department presented to the Board Tuesday, June 27, about the local crisis around fentanyl use and overdoses, as well as the Department's strategic response.
The center has so far served more than 23,000 non-unique participants and provided thousands of showers, meals, and referrals to housing, shelter or behavioral health services.
Multnomah County filed suit against several of the largest fossil fuel and coal-producing corporations, seeking to hold them accountable for damages arising from the 2021 Pacific Northwest Heat Dome.
While many have come through the Health Department over the years, these stories show the unique bond that family members who work at the County share with each other, the organization and their work.
This year’s proclamation also honors Vanport resident Clara Peoples, the “Mother of Juneteenth” in Oregon — “a living, walking community servant,”
The ceremony was held in the former Washington High School, where Brim-Edwards graduated from high school.
Work launches amid efforts to shore up homeless services system through new investments adding capacity for providers, including support for increased wages
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved a one-year extension of the Joint Office of Homeless Services intergovernmental agreement with the City of Portland.
County increases spending for homeless services, behavioral health and elections while building the libraries and preschools of the future
A grand opening celebration for the Joyce, an affordable housing complex, was held June 5.
Community members attended the third and final public budget hearing of the proposed FY 2024 budget to share their priorities and concerns.
Q&A with Dan Field, the new director of the Joint Office of Homeless Services