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WEB"The results are sobering and it may cause people to feel uncomfortable," Maher said. The study tracked 33 health indicators across five racial or ethnic groups; …

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WEBThe latest findings on life expectancy in the United States from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) underscored a noteworthy upswing for the African …

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Comprehensive Healthcare Offered at Washington State’s Largest …

WEBBy The Skanner News | The Skanner News. Published: 30 January 2024. Seattle/King County Clinic returns to Seattle Center February 15-18, 2024, offering free …

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WEBThe Skanner Foundation's 38th Annual MLK Breakfast. Tweets by @TheSkannerNews. The Skanner News offers breaking news from Portland, Oregon …

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Housing Advocates See Major Wins in Medicaid Expansion

WEBAbout a third of Oregonians currently receive Medicaid, according to the Oregon Health Authority. Each state operates its own Medicaid and Medicare programs …

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WEBThis year, in partnership with Multnomah County’s Healthy Birth Initiative, CareOregon launched a Postpartum Meal Delivery pilot program to address food …

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New Program Qualifies Foreign Nurses to Work in Oregon

WEBThis month, 16 foreign-trained nurses graduated from the Immigrant Nurse Credentialing Program – a landmark project of nonprofit Worksystems and the …

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WEBThe conference will also include four breakout sessions: "The Impact of Homelessness on Health," moderated by OHSU Dean Dr. David Bansberg; "What You …

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Learn Where to Get Your Free Flu Shot in Multnomah County

WEBPublished: 17 February 2010. Learn where to get your free flu shot in Multnomah Countyclick here, or phone the vaccination information line at 503 988 4454. If you have …

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An Explainer on Oregon's Medicaid Eligibility Process

WEBThe current estimate of the cost of the temporary Medicaid expansion is $76 million from the state’s general fund and $116 million in federal funds, for 2023-2025. As …

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Tricia Tillman Dismissed as Public Health Director

WEBPublished: 12 September 2017. Twelve-year veteran of Multnomah County, Tricia Tillman, has been asked to step from her role as public health director at the Multnomah County …

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WEBCascade AIDS Project Published: 12 May 2017 . Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is proud to announce that Multnomah County has awarded $200,000 in …

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OHA Announces Funding Opportunity for Community-Based …

WEBThe Public Health Equity Funding opportunity recognizes the essential role that CBOs, including faith-based organizations and advocacy groups, play in guiding …

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WEBBy The Skanner News | The Skanner News Published: 13 October 2020 . Two Multnomah County managers who’ve helped steer their divisions through the …

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WEBSaundra Sorenson. Published: 10 December 2020. The interim director of the Multnomah County Health Department will take over at the beginning of flu season …

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Interview: Rep. Maxine Waters on HIV/AIDS in the Black Community

WEBWASHINGTON, D.C. - One of the most prominent and effective African American members of Congress, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), has long been a fighter …

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WEBKaribu Opens Portland’s First Transitional Facility Geared Toward Black Men. An unassuming building on Southeast Powell Boulevard and 20th will house more than a …

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WEBCascadia Names New Chief Medical Officer. Details. Saundra Sorenson. Published: 22 September 2021. One Tuesday in August, physician Bukhosi Dube fielded questions …

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