➡️ 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...

🎗️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...

‪Multnomah County Health Department‬ ‪@multcohealth.bsky.social‬ · 1h 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...

🎗️#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...

#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...

😷 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.

😷 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.

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

📚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...

🚨⚠️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

🚨⚠️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...

🗓️ 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)

💉Vaccines keep children healthy and protected from serious diseases. ✅ Check vaccine requirements for school and childcare, and find resources to help your child catch up. Learn more: multco.us/services/imm...

🇺🇸 Multnomah County Health Department and Health Center clinics, Student Health Centers, & telemedicine services offered over email, phone, & in-person will be unavailable on Monday, Sept. 1st in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours resume Countywide Tuesday, Sept. 2nd.

💝 The Ryan White HIV Services Planning Council is a 30-member community involvement group that plans how to spend funding on medical & social services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Now accepting applications for 4 new members. Apply by September 2: multco.us/info/hiv-ser...

⚠️ Be Aware of Risk! Nicotine pouches are sold in bright colored packaging with minty, fruity flavors that can look like candy to children. Nicotine is highly toxic & young children could easily exceed a fatal dose. Call Poison Control if a child ingests them: 1-800-222-1222.

📣 SHARE our interactive map, which shows more than 70 cool spaces you can go to cool off, including libraries, community centers, malls, interactive fountains, swimming pools and splashpads: link.multco.us/interactive-map-cool-spaces

🌡Temperatures will be cooler today (Monday, August 25) but highs are still expected in the 90s. Take breaks, give yourself a chance to cool off and check on neighbors. Find cool spaces at: link.multco.us/interactive-map-cool-spaces

MultCo Health Officer 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

Como cuando te invitan al lugar con aire acondicionado. Aire acondicionado salva vidas. Para centros de enfriamiento visita multco.us/hot

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 Visit multco.us/hot for more resources on how to stay cool.

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.

Stay cool and safe during the hottest hours. Seek out A/C at a cooling center, library 📚or mall. 💬If you’re in a cool space, check on your neighbors & friends. A quick text or call to remind them to get to an air conditioned space. 🌬️For a list of cool spaces, visit multco.us/hot

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.

Múltiples días de calor extremo. Centros de enfriamiento abiertos hoy (sábado 23 de agosto) de 12pm a 9pm: ➡️Multnomah County East Building, 600 NE 8th ave, Gresham ➡️Friendly House, 1737 N.W. 26th Ave., Portland Para más recursos: multco.us/hot

Multiple days of extreme heat. Stay safe and spread the word about cooling centers open today (Sat) 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

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.

🥵 We’re headed for another very hot spell w/temps expected to reach at least 100 degrees today and tomorrow. 🗣️Please spread the word: These Cooling Centers are opening Aug. 22, noon- 9 PM at ➡️ Multnomah County East Bldg, 600 NE 8th ave, Gresham ➡️ St. Stephen’s Shelter, 1432 SW 13th ave, Portland

✅No one will be turned away 🐶Pets are welcome 🚌 @trimet.org won’t turn away anyone who is going to a cooling space 📱You can also call 2-1-1 for transportation help

🏃Runners be aware of yourself and others on the route. 👁️Maintain awareness of your location on the route and call 911 if you see signs of heatstroke. 🧭

🌡️Since we're gearing up for another round of high temps... 🗣️ ATT people who plan to work or exercise outdoors or participate in Hood to Coast: 💧Know the signs of dehydration, heat stroke and exhaustion. 🌤️Skipping relay legs during the hottest part of the day is a good option for staying safe.

🌞 When the weather is hot, lookout for harmful algae blooms in freshwater like the Willamette River. They grow quickly, often appearing blue-green on the water’s surface and can harm people & pets! Avoid contact with water that looks suspicious. More info at: youtu.be/Gz4bfxgQBAo

🌡️ 🌞 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-its-hot

🌡️ 🌞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-its-hot

🎈GRAND OPENING! 🎈Join Multnomah County WIC, REACH, & HBI for the unveiling of the new Northeast Health Center lactation room, FREE! Refreshments, meet lactation experts, learn about local resources. Aug 26th 10am-2pm 5329 NE MLK Jr Blvd 1st floor, Conference Room B.

🦟 #WorldMosquitoDay Mosquito season is not finished! Keep yourself & your family safe! Wear long sleeve & pants. Try Deet or Picardin. Or try Oil of Lemon-Eucalyptus, be sure to select EPA registered formulas NOT essential oils. Apply according to package instructions.

In honor of Community Health Worker Awareness & Appreciation Month, we want to elevate the historic contributions and impact of our Latine Community Health Workers! Join us and our community partners at Blue Lake, 21224 NE Blue Lake Rd, on August 22nd from 12pm to 4pm!

🚤 Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has lifted the recreational use health advisory issued for Ross Island Lagoon and for the Willamette River south of the lagoon downriver to Wapato Bridge and Kelley Point Park in Multnomah County. More information: www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALT...

💝 Multnomah County WIC, REACH, & HBI collaborated to host the 4th Annual Breastfeeding & Maternal Health Town Hall with keynote speaker Patrica Guzman. This year's event focused on supporting prenatal & postpartum families working through maternal mental health challenges.

🌸 August 15-21 is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week! This year’s theme focuses on celebrating “Diverse Voices with One Vision” successful, supported chest/breastfeeding outcomes.

🎉 It's Community Health Worker Awareness & Appreciation Month! 🩺 Join our local Community Health Workers celebrate with guest speakers, recognition, and food! FREE Tuesday, August 19th, 11am -2pm Columbia Park (Picnic Site E) near N Lombard & N Russell St.

‼️DOG OWNERS: Recreational use health advisory for algal blooms in the Willamette River! The affected area runs from the Ross Island Bridge to the Wapato Bridge and Kelley Point Park. If you find thick, brightly colored foam or scum at a lake, pond or river, don’t let pets drink/swim in the water.

⚠️ Wireless Emergency Alert test TODAY at 2pm ⚠️ Please don’t call 911, 211 or 311. The TEST is only to help emergency planners confirm the system will work during an actual emergency and to identify what can be improved. MORE AT: link.multco.us/test-emergency-alert

⚠️ 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-emergency-alert

⚠️UPDATE: Recreational use health advisory expanded for the Willamette River due to toxic algae bloom. Do not swim in these waters & keep pets away. Do not drink the water, even if you boil it. It can cause serious illness. Current advisories here: bit.ly/3KgGjBb

🚨WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERT TEST TOMORROW (8/14) Multnomah County is testing its Wireless Emergency Alert system Thursday, August 14 at 2 p.m. All cellphones in the county will receive a TEST alert with a high-pitched tone, two vibrations, and message in English and Spanish ➡️ multco.us/em

🚨WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERT TEST TOMORROW (8/14) If you get this alert, no action is required. Please don’t call 911, 211 or 311. The TEST is only to help emergency planners confirm the system will work during an actual emergency and to identify what can be improved: multco.us/news/news-re...

⚠️Recreational use health advisory for the Ross Island Lagoon on the Willamette River due to toxic algae bloom. Do not swim in these waters & keep pets away. Do not drink the water, even if you boil it. Can cause serious illness. Current advisories here: bit.ly/3KgGjBb

☀️SHARE: Heat tends to peak between the hours of 4 to 6pm. If you see someone struggling in the heat, help them get to a cool space. If a person is unresponsive or not making sense, stay calm and call 911 to request help: multco.us/hot

🗣️Please spread the word! Cooling centers are opening again Tuesday, Aug. 12 from noon to 9 p.m: 🔵 Gateway Church (13300 N.E. San Rafael St., Portland) 🔵 Congregation Beth Israel (1972 N.W. Flanders St., Portland) 🔵 Portland Covenant Church (4046 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland)