🔈‼️Stay Covered, Stay Healthy: Upcoming Changes to Medicaid & OHP. Federal Medicaid & Oregon Health Plan rule changes take effect in 2027. Patients have started receiving letters from the @orhealthauthority.bsky.social about plan updates. Questions: 503-988-5270 or visit healthcenter.multco.us/HR1

We try to take care of our sexual health in so many ways, like getting regular STI screenings and using PrEP to prevent HIV infection. If you’re sexually active, getting both doses of the mpox vaccine is another great way to take care of yourself too. Ask your health care provider.

Gambling is changing! Prediction markets are a wave of financial, technological, and behavioral innovation that is changing how people move money, invest, speculate, & interact with risk that could affect your emotional well-being. Gambling help: 1-877-MY-LIMIT, en Espanol 1-844-888-2537 opgr.org/

It’s Gambling Related Harm Awareness Day. When gambling becomes a problem, researchers believe the Reward center of the brain & the Habit center stop working together. The gas pedal gets pressed too much and, gambling becomes a habit. For help: 1-877-MY-LIMIT, en Espanol 1-844-888-2537 opgr.org/.

It’s Gambling Related Harm Awareness Day. All you need is a phone or computer to bet on sports, prediction markets, or crypto investing. It only takes 2 clicks. For free & confidential counselors for anyone experiencing harm from gambling: 1-877-MY-LIMIT, en Espanol 1-844-888-2537 opgr.org/

🍁🐓 Los patrones migratorios conllevan el riesgo de gripe aviar altamente patógena. Si cría aves de corral, esté atento a signos de enfermedad. Comuníquese con el veterinario estatal de Oregón a través del correo electrónico ohd.acdp@odhsoha.oregon.gov o llamando al 971-673-1111.

🍁🐓As fall migration begins, the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) increases across Oregon. Whether you raise chickens, ducks, turkeys, or other birds, watch for signs of illness. Worried your birds are sick? Contact: the Oregon State Vet at ohd.acdp@odhsoha.oregon.gov 971-673-1111.

Dr. Bruno says, “Protect your loved ones & coworkers this season by getting your vaccinations!” Vaccines are the safest, most effective way to prevent the spread of many illnesses, including COVID-19 & seasonal flu. Check your pharmacy, call your doctor or look for a vaccination clinic near you!

💝 Check in with yourself and take a break when you need it. Caring for your own mental health is an important part of self-care. If you need a professional to talk to, we are here to listen. Call the Behavioral Health Call Center, 503-988-4888, for free, confidential help, 24/7.

➡️ Know how to spot an overdose: ✅ They won’t wake up ✅ Slow/difficult breathing or no breathing ✅ Choking, gurgling or snoring sounds ✅ Fingernails or lip coloring changes - blue or gray looking ✅ Cold or clammy skin 🚨 If someone is overdosing, call 911 and use naloxone (Narcan) if you have it.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. We all need help sometimes. Reaching out isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a brave step toward feeling like yourself again. No judgment, just support. Call the Behavioral Health Call Center, 503-988-4888, for free, confidential help, 24/7.

🌞 🌿Fernhill Certified Medical Assistants had a great time welcoming children to a coloring table at "2nd Summer at Fernhill" in Aug. The Fernhill Health Center & WIC held a street fair for clients & surrounding communities to learn about clinic program and partner offerings in the OC42 building.

You can’t pour from an empty cup. Getting the support you need will help you be there for the people who need you. Taking care of yourself is part of taking care of your community. Call the Behavioral Health Call Center, 503-988-4888, for free, confidential help, 24/7.

As of today, Sept. 4, Oregon has reported 54 measles cases since the start of 2026. We encourage people to ensure they are protected against measles. 2 doses of the MMR vaccine are 97% effective in preventing measles. For more information, visit OHA’s measles: ow.ly/RQ4B50ZJzHj

🇺🇸 Multnomah County Health Department and Health Center clinics, Student Health Centers, and telemedicine services offered over email, phone, & in-person will be unavailable on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume Countywide on Tuesday, September 8th.

Even with this cooler, rainy weather we can still have smoky days well into October. Take time this Labor Day weekend to be Smoke Ready. Check & replace your air filters, know how to set your AC/heater system to recirculate. Learn to read the Air Quality Index: www.youtube.com/watch

PrEP is a medication that prevents the person taking it from getting HIV through sex.Talking about it with your sex partners can help build trust and support healthier relationships. endhivoregon.org/prep

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. We all want to help friends when they’re struggling, but sometimes we don’t know what to do. Whether you need to talk over your own feelings or get help supporting someone else, the Behavioral Health Call Center is here. Call 503-988-4888

OHA and Multnomah County health officials are warning the public about a location where people may have been exposed to measles.

🎶 ✨Dolly Parton gave a million dollars to COVID-19 vaccine research in 2020. Researchers at Vanderbilt University said this was integral in helping to develop the Moderna vaccine that saved countless lives. Thank you, Dolly Parton. Dolly getting vaccinated: bit.ly/4y9fLrN

Did you know that one third of all boating accidents in Oregon are alcohol related? Impaired judgment, slower reaction times, and reduced coordination can turn a day on the water into a dangerous situation. Drink less to keep everyone safe, whether you're steering or just a passenger.

🌱Garden & yard soil may contain lead that is harmful to you and your family. Our Environmental Health Team will be screening soil for lead, FREE at Portland Nursery. Sunday, August 30th 10:00AM-12:00PM 9000 SE Division St.503-988-7858 or leadline@multco.us

Back to school season is a great time for some brain healthy tips. Education reduces the risk of cognitive decline & dementia. Learn something new! Challenging your mind may have short- and long-term benefits for your brain. Learn more: alz.org/help-support...

Heat in the 90s is forecasted along with wildfire smoke. Health officials advise that staying cool comes 1st. Extreme heat & overheating are more immediately dangerous for those at risk than breathing wildfire smoke. Air quality info: multco.us/smoke Tips to stay cool: multco.us/hot

OHA and Clackamas County health officials are warning the public about a location where people may have been exposed to measles:

🦟It’s #WorldMosquitoDay2026! Many insects can appear to be mosquitoes at first glance. Crane flies, gnats & midges are all related to mosquitoes but are imposters! To avoid mosquito bites in your yard, dump standing water. More info: multco.us/info/mosquit.... #YesterdaysThreatTodaysSolutions #AMCA

Want to improve your community’s health & achieve health equity? The Multnomah County Public Health Advisory Board is looking for members like you to advise the Health Department’s Public Health Division. Apply now through August 23: multco.us/info/public-...

🚲Commute to work by bike? Don’t forget to hydrate more than usual in the warmer summer months! Health Officer Dr. Bruno, Drippy from the Portland Water Bureau, and Coney from PBOT share some great tips on how to stay cool & get some extra hydration into your day. Keep Portland Hydrated!

✅ Hay muchas formas de hacerse la prueba del VIH en Oregon. Si te es difícil encontrar un lugar para hacerte la prueba cerca del lugar donde vives, puedes pedir una prueba gratis para hacerse en casa. Visita takemehome.org/ para pedir un kit de prueba que recibirás en la puerta de tu casa. #VIH

✅ There are lots of ways to get tested for HIV in Oregon. If you’re having trouble finding testing nearby, you can order a free at-home test. Visit takemehome.org/ to get a kit delivered right to your door. #HIVTesting #Oregon #EndHIVOregon