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Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · 11h

🎣Thanks for coming out to our 3rd Annual Fishing Tournament! We want you to enjoy fishing while being aware which fish are safe to eat from the Willamette River. Fish caught at the tournament will be tested for chemicals. Which fish are safe/unsafe: multco.us/fish

Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · 6d

Confused about new federal COVID-19 vaccine recommendations? COVID-19 vaccines are available without a prescription, separate appointment, or consultation & recommended to everyone over 6 months old & covered by private insurers, Medicare, Medicaid, Oregon Health Plan at no cost to you.

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Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations to Anthony Jordan, Interim Behavioral Health Division Director, on his 2025 Fora Health Treatment & Recovery Freedom Award for exceptional service in the field of addiction, & leadership on the County Fentanyl Emergency Declaration & as the state Alcohol & Drug Policy Council chair.

Anthony Jordan, Interim Behavioral Health Division Director, standing in front of an audience, receiving the 2025 Fora Health Treatment & Recovery Freedom Award

Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · 8d

"Protect your loved ones & coworkers this season, get your vaccinations!"-Dr. Bruno. Vaccines are the safest, most effective way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 & the flu. COVID-19 hasn’t gone away. Check your pharmacy, call your doctor or look for a vaccine clinic near you!

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Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · 9d

Las infecciones respiratorias son más comunes entre noviembre y abril. Los síntomas varían de leves a graves. Las vacunas reducen el riesgo de enfermarse gravemente. Todos los planes de seguro médico de Oregón cubren la vacuna contra el COVID-19: dfr.oregon.gov/insure/healt...

A woman covering her cough with her arm. Headline: Respiratory virus season is around the corner in Spanish.

Graphic of a calendar. Headline: About Respiratory virus season in Spanish.

A little girl in bed with a washcloth over her forehead and a thermometer in here mouth. Headline: Common symptoms of respiratory illness in Spanish.

Headline: Preventing respiratory illness in Spanish.

Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · 9d

😷 November-April, is the time of year when respiratory infections are most common & COVID-19, flu, & RSV can spread at a high rate. Reduce your chance of getting seriously ill with vaccination. All health insurers in OR will cover the COVID-19 shot: dfr.oregon.gov/insure/healt...

Graphic with woman covering her cough with her arm. Headline: Respiratory virus season is just around the corner.

Graphic with illustration of a calendar. Headline: About respiratory virus season.

Graphic with a child in bed with a washcloth on her head and a thermometer in her mouth. Headline: Common symptoms of respiratory illness, sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, fever, fatigue, and head and body aches are most common.

Graphic with a red cross inside a speech bubble. Headline: Preventing respiratory illness.

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Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · 13d

WIC clinics are open regular hours during the federal government shutdown. Keep all your appointments, benefits cards will work normally, WIC applications will still be scheduled, make your appointments. For more information, go to: multco.us/news/wic-ser...

Photos of Staff and clients in WIC clinics and a mother holding her smiling baby. Headline: We're open. WIC is open during the federal government shutdown.

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Multnomah County, OR @multco.bsky.social · 13d

☎️The world is a lot right now. If you're struggling w/your mental health and need someone to talk to, call 503-988-4888 for free, confidential 24/7 support. Visit multco.us/info/suicide-prevention

Se habla español. Línea latine para la salud mental 24/7. Apoyo gratuito y confidencial. 503-988-4853

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Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · 14d

➡️ During the federal government shutdown, all Multnomah County Health Department services, including WIC and Community Health Centers, will remain open and providing services during regular business hours. Medicaid is not currently being affected by the shutdown.

Photos of various clinicians in clinics providing health services. Headline: We're open during the federal government shutdown.

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Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · 15d

👤👤👥 People who experience gambling harms can have an impact on the whole family. Ready to make a change to your gambling? Get free help for you & those affected. Talk to a trained gambling counselor, get confidential resources 1-877-MY-LIMIT or en Español 1-844-888-2537.

Drawing of a family in rainbow colors. Headline: Hope is real! Help is here. Gambling harms impact the whole family.

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Multnomah County, OR @multco.bsky.social · 16d

🔈People are wondering how they can support their community amid this federal intervention. One of the main ways MultCo is supporting our community is by ensuring our services remain available. MultCo stands in solidarity — and is coordinating closely — with the City of Portland and Oregon:

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Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · 16d

🚗 You’re not on the road alone. Problem gambling can impact anyone, regardless of age, background or circumstances. People can change their gambling, but the road to recovery isn’t always a straight line: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/support-your... Call 1-877-MY-LIMIT or en Español 1-844-888-2537.

Illustration of a series of winding highways with cartoon cars driving on them. A circular chart that names the stages of the process of change: Not thinking about change, thinking about change, getting ready to change, taking action to change, maintaining a change, experience of relapse. Headline: The road to recovery isn't always a straight line.

Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · 19d

🎗️This #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth, get to know the Multnomah County Behavioral Health staff who answer crisis call lines. What do you do when your day is stressful to calm yourself? For a crisis, call (503) 988-4888. Learn more about help: multco.us/services/beh...

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Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · 20d

➡️ REGARDING TAKING #TYLENOL DURING PREGNANCY: Health Officer Dr. Bruno says #autism is a complex diagnosis that does not have a single cause. We do not recommend pregnant people stop using acetaminophen. Talk to your doctor. A medical study for more info: www.acog.org/news/news-re...

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Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · 21d

🎗️This #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth, get to know the Behavioral Health staff who answer the crisis call lines. Today we asked them to name a song that really moves them, hear what they say! Call (503) 988-4888 if you are in crisis, learn more: multco.us/services/beh...

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Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · 22d

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This #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth, we celebrate the work of the Behavioral Health call center staff.
They resolve 85% of calls received over the phone, & manage 11 different phone lines. Learn more: multco.us/services/beh...

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Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · 27d

🎗️#SuicidePreventionMonth reminds us that suicide is one of the most urgent mental health issues of our time. Find out what to expect when calling the Multnomah County Behavioral Health Crisis Line. The call center had 80,707 calls in 2024. multco.us/services/beh...

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Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · 28d

#SuicidePreventionMonth reminds us that talking about suicide isn’t harmful, silence is. One honest conversation can be a turning point in someone’s life. The Multnomah County Behavioral Health Crisis Call Center offers crisis counseling 24/7. Learn more: multco.us/services/beh...

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Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · 29d

😷 With the combined presence of pollen, mold, respiratory illness, wildfire smoke & poor air quality, we enter Asthma Peak Week. Know the signs of an asthma attack & be prepared: Increased coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath. Keep a rescue inhaler and medications ready.

Illustration of a little boy using an inhaler. Headline: It's peak asthma week, are you prepared? Know the triggers, know the symptoms. Icon of a chest, chest tightness or pressure; icon of wheezing: wheezing, shortness of breath; icon of cough: increased coughing.

Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · 29d

😷 The flu & RSV vaccines reduce the risk of sickness or lessen symptoms. They protect our most vulnerable citizens from serious illness including infants, young children, pregnant people, older adults, & folks with chronic health conditions. Ask your doctor or call 2-1-1.

Illustration of ways to stay healthy during flu & RSV season; a needle: get vaccinated; a woman with a tissue over her mouth: cover your mouth when coughing; hands washing: wash your hands; man in a mask: wear a mask. Headline: Stay protected (and protect others) in Flu & RSV Season.

Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · Sep 11

Confused about how to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine? You’re not alone.

After the FDA restricted eligibility, getting a COVID vaccine has become complicated—and frustrating for some folks. We’re working to make it easier.

Until then, the Oregon Health authority's has FAQs: ow.ly/LCsW50WVkPV

Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · Sep 10

📚Fall back-to-school is a good time for parents to talk to kids about vaping and other tobacco/nicotine products like oral nicotine pouches. The American Lung Association has a conversation guide with facts, quick tips/ideas on how to start the dialogue: www.lung.org/quit-smoking...

Father and son sitting on a couch having a serious conversation. Headline: Are you sure they aren't vaping? Now's a good time to talk to them about it. Call outs: Icon of lungs-irreversible lung damage; icon of vapes crossed out-lifelong nicotine habit; icon of brain-impacts brain development

Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · Sep 9

🚨⚠️ALERTA DE ASBESTO/AMIANTO: Polvo con asbesto/amianto podría haber caído sobre clientes y muebles abandonados en el barrio de Sellwood, Portland (antiguo edificio de Slow Pour Coffee & Bar). Detalles: bit.ly/4plCg9y

Drawing of a chair with dust on it, in a magnifying glass you can see a particle of asbestos. Headline: Asbestos contamination on items left on the street! at SE 17th Ave & SE Clatsop St. from August 8-11th, 2025 in Spanish.

Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · Sep 9

🚨⚠️ASBESTOS ALERT: Dust containing asbestos may have fallen on customers and on furniture left outside in the Sellwood neighborhood of Portland at the former Slow Pour Coffee & Bar building. Read for details: multco.us/news/news-re...

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Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · Sep 8

🗓️ It's #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth! Always give yourself a 2nd chance. In crisis or need someone to talk to? call/text 988 Crisis & Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7. Chat on 988lifeline.org Teen Line (800) 852-8336 (6pm-10pm PDT) Text TEEN to 839863 (6pm-9pm PDT)

Cartoon butterfly smiling and waving. Headine: It's National Suicide Prevention month.

Cartoon butterfly smiling and waving. Headine: It's National Suicide Prevention month in Spanish.

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