Take the hepatitis A quiz, get updated information on Cup & Saucer investigation
The Multnomah County Health Department is investigating hepatitis A at two Portland cafes.
Health Department investigating illness reports at Blue Lake Park
Swimming at the park is closed while health officials respond to reports of diaarhea and vomiting. Initial impression is that it may be norovirus.
Getting to Environmental Health
Directions to our office.
Multnomah County honors minority entrepreneurs, celebrates Minority Enterprise Development Week
Multnomah County is honoring minority-owned businesses after the board proclaimed Sept. 28 through Oct. 2 as Minority Enterprise Development Week.
Breastfeeding Support
Support and encouragement for breastfeeding parents.
Multnomah County Hoarding Task Force
Hoarding is characterized as the persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value.
Case Management Services
IDDSD Services Coordinators provide individually focused care coordination and planning to eligible children and adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.
Eating Fish from the River
Do you fish in the Willamette? Learn which fish and shellfish are safe and unsafe to eat.
About Us - Multnomah County Elections
Multnomah County Elections conducts all local, city, county, state and federal elections for Multnomah County residents.
Protect your pets from wildfire smoke
Tips to prepare for emergencies and protect your pets’ health during hazardous conditions
Amid urgent need to protect highest-risk shelter guests, Joint Office opens motel as shelter for vulnerable people
Starting June 3, the Joint Office of Homeless Services began operating the Chestnut Tree Inn in east Portland as a shelter for women in the shelter system at the highest risk of serious COVID cases.
Board recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Day as monthly abuse and neglect case reports top 1,100
Elder abuse affects millions of older adults each year. It takes many forms, including physical abuse, verbal abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, as well as self-neglect.
Lead poisoning in children is preventable; Multnomah County encourages families to take steps to reduce lead exposure
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week runs October 24-30, 2021
Labor Harmony
Information about Multnomah County’s labor harmony policy and answers to frequently asked questions.
The Selection Process
Learn about the types of steps we may use to screen and evaluate job seekers’ qualifications for our open positions.
Multnomah County begins public engagement process on workforce equity strategy
County employees filled the Multnomah Board Room Thursday, Dec. 13, to participate in the first public hearing on the County’s workforce equity recommendations and a draft implementation plan.
Informational fair to highlight services for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The Intellectual and Developmental Services Division of the Department of County Human Services will host an informational fair about its services on May 1.
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties release new regional climate and health dashboards
Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties have released five new health dashboards that track the impacts of extreme weather and poor air quality.
Multnomah County and City of Portland confirm two non-voting members of Steering and Oversight Committee for Joint Homelessness Response System
Multnomah County Commissioners and the Portland City Council have appointed Anna Allen and Laura Suarez as non-voting members of Steering and Oversight Committee for the Homeless Response System.
What Works 2013 - Conference Summary & Media
Multnomah County's Local Public Safety Coordinating Council holds the What Works conference annually to provide state ®ional policy makers information that will guide their decision-making.
Employee perspectives on pandemic operations - survey FAQ
Information for county employees about the Auditor's survey to obtain employee perspectives on the county's operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unprecedented Joint Office budget adds new shelter beds, behavioral health services, hygiene access — and an immediate infusion of supportive housing
The 2022 budget for the Joint Office invests over $150 million, protecting the County’s ongoing efforts with Portland while adding housing, shelter, behavioral health, hygiene and outreach services.
Community Resilience Initiative
Community Resilience HUB
Fentanyl State of Emergency
Addressing the public health and public safety crisis driven by fentanyl.
Hands of Wonder highlighted this Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week
He is one of the many professionals being honored this week, July 19-23, as part of Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week.