Official tweets from Multnomah County Health Department.

Portland, OR
Joined April 2009
Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
Kaiser Permanente Mt. Talbert Medical Office is latest measles exposure location. For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/OPAF50ZIuti
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
On today’s PHIG Impact Report, Kirsten Aird discusses how @MultCoHealth is transforming workforce development, enhancing public health infrastructure, and fostering academic partnerships through PHIG support. 🎧: discover.astho.org/4vWGUxY. #PHIG @CDCgov @NNPHI_ORG @OHAOregon
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
Measles exposure location confirmed at Providence Portland Medical Center emergency department waiting room. For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/8buX50YC1PI
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
Vaccines help kids stay in school. If your child’s vaccines are not up to date by February 25th, they cannot attend school until the school has their updated records. multco.us/news/catch-school-…
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
🍎 Las vacunas ayudan a los niños a permanecer en la escuela. Si las vacunas de su hijo no están al día para el 25 de febrero, no podrá asistir a la escuela hasta que la escuela tenga sus registros actualizados. multco.us/news/catch-school-…
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
🍎 疫苗可以帮助孩子继续上学。如果您孩子的疫苗在 2 月 25 日之前未按时接种, 则在学校收到其更 新的记录之前, 他们不能上学。multco.us/news/catch-school-…
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
🍎 Вакцины помогают детям оставаться в школе. Если у вашего ребёнка не будет всех необходимых прививок до 25 февраля, он не сможет вернуться в школу, пока школа не получит обновлённые записи. multco.us/news/catch-school-…
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
Health Officer Dr. Bruno says #norovirus is very contagious. If infected, wait 2 days after symptoms stop before going back to school/work. Wash hands often for at least 20 seconds. Hand sanitizer does not work well against norovirus. More information: cdc.gov/norovirus/about/inde…
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
OHA and Linn County public health officials are investigating two cases of measles and want people to know about locations where they may have been exposed to the highly infectious virus. For more information, read our news release: ow.ly/IEUH50XVQbW
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
High winds can mean risk of power outage. Is your home ready? Get prepared now just in case. *Find flashlight and have extra batteries ready *Charge devices *If you lose power, keep fridges closed and run generators and grills outside Find more tips at: portlandgeneral.com/outages-…
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
🚨 WAPATO MARSH CYANOTIXIN ADVISORY LIFTED for PEOPLE, BUT DANGER REMAINS for PETS! 🐶 Cyanotoxin levels are STILL ELEVATED and UNSAFE for Dogs. Keep all pets OUT of the water! Do not let them drink the water! multcopets.org/news/wapato-m… #PDX #WapatoMarsh #OaksBottom #ToxicAlgae
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
Dr. Bruno warns us that homes without AC are reaching peak heat after days of high temps. A few hours in a cool space can make a difference. 🔍Find of over 70 cool spaces on the interactive map: multco.us/hot
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
Three libraries are staying open two hours longer today until 8 p.m. for respite from the heat: 🔹 Gresham: 385 NW Miller Ave., Gresham 🔹 Midland: 805 SE 122nd Ave., Portland 🔹 Central: 801 SW 10th Ave., Portland multco.us/hot for more resources on how to stay cool.
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
Cooling Centers OPEN today, Aug. 24, from noon to 9 p.m.: The locations are: ❄️Multnomah County East Building, 600 NE 8th Ave, Gresham ❄️Friendly House, 1737 N.W. 26th Avel., Portland 👋 No one will be turned away. 🐱 Pets are welcome.
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
Help our neighbors out! Knowing what to do can save a life. ➡️ See someone struggling? Help them safely get to an A/C space. ➡️ Is someone unresponsive or confused? Stay calm & call 911. ➡️ Need non-emergency help? Call 211 for resources. In Portland, you can also dial 311.
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
Multiple days of extreme heat. Stay safe and spread the word about cooling centers open today (Sat. Aug 23) from noon-9pm: ➡️Multnomah County East Building, 600 NE 8th ave, Gresham ➡️Friendly House, 1737 N.W. 26th Ave., Portland More resources at multco.us/hot
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
This is your reminder: Hydration is a key part of self-care, especially on hot days. ✅ Drink water often. ✅ Eat water-rich foods ✅ Limit alcohol. Visit multco.us/hot for resources on how to stay cool.
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
🌡️🌞El calor no afecta a todos por igual. La mayoría de las muertes por calor en el condado de Multnomah son hombres de 50 años o más que viven solos sin aire acondicionado. Cheque con su vecino, padre, amigo o abuelo. Más información: multco.us/programs/help-when…
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
🌡️🌞Heat does not affect everyone equally. The majority of heat deaths in Multnomah County are men aged 50+ who live alone without air conditioning. Check in on your neighbor, father, buddy, or grandfather. Take water & get them out of the heat. More info: multco.us/programs/help-when…
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Multnomah County Health Dept retweeted
⚠️ Wireless Emergency Alert Test TODAY at 2pm ⚠️ The cell phone alert will go out to up to 1 million residents and visitors in Multnomah County and a small number of people in neighboring counties. This is only a test. No action is required: link.multco.us/test-emergenc…
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