National Public Health Week is April 6-12. Here’s a full list of our events and activities. Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, April 1
Public Health Week Proclamation Signing Ceremony, 12-1pm
Join the Public Health leadership team for the signing ceremony proclaiming April 6th to 12th, 2026 as National Public Health Week in Multnomah County, Oregon. What to expect at a Multnomah County proclamation signing.
Location: The Multnomah Building, 501 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd, Portland
Saturday, April 4
Wood Village Easter Extravaganza | 10am- 12pm
Join the Vector Control team for a fun tabling event at the Wood Village Easter Extravaganza
Location: Donald L Robertson City Park, 24300 NE Halsey St, Wood Village
Spring Health & Wellness Fair | 11am - 3pm
Free lunch, goodies and activities. Nutrition and other resources. Sponsored by Multnomah County REACH, WIC and Prevention & Health Promotion.
Location: Redd on Salmon, 831 SE Salmon St, Portland
Monday April 6
Public Health in the Age of Deception: Confronting the Misinformation Crisis | 11am - 12:30 pm
We’ll kick off National Public Health Week with a dynamic discussion on what drives misinformation in public health and what we can do about it. When misinformation spreads as fast as a virus, public health must respond quickly.
Online. Register
WIC Cooking Demo | 2-3:30 pm
Attend in-person or online. Sign up
Location: Flo’s Kitchen @ East County Health Center, 600 NE 8th St # 300, Gresham
Tuesday, April 7
WIC Cooking Demo | 10-11:30 am
Attend in-person or online. Sign up
Location: Flo’s Kitchen @ East County Health Center, 600 NE 8th St # 300, Gresham
WIC Cooking Demo | 2- 3:30 pm
Attend in-person or online. Sign up
Location: Flo’s Kitchen @ East County Health Center, 600 NE 8th St # 300, Gresham
Free Zumba Class | 6pm - 7pm
It’s Zumba! Join us for fun dance and movement led by Veronica Lopez-Erickson. Go at your own pace Latin dance with African, Caribbean, and Arabic roots.
Location: Jeff Washington Conference Room, Northeast Health Center, 5329 NE MLK Blvd, Portland
Wednesday, April 8
Free Zumba Class | 6pm - 7pm
It’s Zumba! Join us for fun dance and movement led by Veronica Lopez-Erickson. Go at your own pace Latin dance with African, Caribbean, and Arabic roots.
Location: Sharron Kelley Conference Room, East County Health Center, 600 NE 8th St, 2nd Floor, Gresham
Thursday, April 9
Ready, Set, Action: Bridging Public Health and Policy in a Shifting Landscape | 11am - 12pm
National webinar hosted by Trust for America’s Health. Sign up
Inspiring Early Career Pathways in Public Health | 10:40 am - 12pm
Panel webinar hosted by Oregon Health Authority. Sign up
Friday, April 10
Public Health podcast | 11-11:30 am
Listen to our debut episode live on KBOO Radio 90.7 FM
Saturday, April 11
Lead and Soil Testing | 12pm – 3pm
Bring soil to test at City of Portland's Earth in Motion Earth Day Event
Rooted in Joy & Justice: A Black Maternal Health Week Celebration | 11am - 1:30 pm
A community gathering dedicated to honoring Black mothers, babies, families, and birth workers. Through conversation, culture, and connection, we will celebrate the strength and joy within our community while uplifting the importance of equity and justice in maternal health.
Join us for a proclamation reading, panel discussion, community dialogue, and more. Register
Location: June Key Delta Community Center, 5940 N Albina Avenue, Portland
About Black Maternal Health Week, April 11-17
More Events
Oregon Health & Science University and Portland State University have put together a great series of webinars and events for Public Health Week. Check out their list of events
