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Experts fear abuse against older and disabled adults going unreported
Reports of abuse and neglect of older adults and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities were down at least 15 percent and 40 percent, respectively, in 2020
Reports of abuse and neglect of older adults and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities were down at least 15 percent and 40 percent, respectively, in 2020
All infected individuals are being monitored closely for signs of severe illness. So far, only a small number of people have developed symptoms, almost all of them mild.
Multnomah County commissioners will attend a virtual event Sunday, Jan. 31 celebrating the grand opening of WomenFirst Transition & Referral Center’s new SE Portland Recovery House.
Multnomah County is urging renters who are unable to pay rent to sign the State of Oregon’s declaration of financial hardship form in order to qualify for protection from eviction.
On Jan. 15 one adult in custody at Inverness Jail tested positive for COVID-19. Since then, a total of 82 individuals in multiple dorms have been found to test positive.
The deluge of crises that hit the community in 2020 has left an indelible mark. Yet in times of crisis, CHI families go back to the strengths found in relationships, health, hope and healing.
On Jan. 21, per public health recommendations, a second round of testing was performed. Eleven additional adults tested positive for COVID-19.
Even in extreme circumstances, the Corrections Health team continued to provide essential services to adults in custody.
Dodge served as an equity consultant prior to assuming interim director role Dec. 31, as Ebony Clarke took helm of Health Department
"Today, we join our hearts together and embrace one another with our words to honor the lives who have been lost to COVID-19," said Commissioner Stegmann.
From restraining orders and protection orders to guardianship, eviction defense, immigration issues, expungements (criminal and evictions), felony reduction and name/gender marker changes.
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Multnomah County’s many community volunteers have continued to serve.