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Learn about health system transformation on new county page
2/1/12 - 3:15 pm
Health system transformation is the vision of Governor John Kitzhaber and the Oregon Legislature and will transform the health system for community members served by the Oregon Health Plan. Transformation efforts are moving quickly in Oregon and will impact Multnomah County, the largest safety net provider in Oregon for primary care and dental care.
The county is also the public health authority and mental health authority leading many prevention efforts and operating the crisis system of care. All community members have a stake in this dynamic transformation.
Annual Multnomah County event honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy provides perspectives past and present
1/11/12 - 2:57 pm
Multnomah County Managers of Color’s annual event to honor Martin Luther King Jr. this year featured a moving presentation from Max Pavesic, a Portland resident who risked his life 50 years ago as a Freedom Rider in the civil rights movement.
Board unanimously approves resolution to put Multnomah County Library funding on ballot
1/3/12 - 5:08 pm
The Multnomah County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Thursday that will ask voters to renew the current library tax levy in May.
The decision at the Thursday, Jan. 5 meeting is part of the two-step plan to create permanent, stable funding for the Multnomah County Library system. Contingent on county voters approving the levy in May, the county then will place a library tax district measure later this year on the November ballot.
Multnomah County Board proclaims December as Transgender Children Awareness Month
12/5/11 - 2:23 pm
Commissioner Deborah Kafoury brought forward the proclamation at the board’s meeting on Dec. 1. The proclamation acknowledged that transgender and gender non-conforming children and young people are among the least understood, most marginalized and under-served populations.
Board of Commissioners issues proclamation recognizing World AIDS Day
12/1/11 - 3:15 pm
On Thursday, Dec. 1, the Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation declaring World AIDS Day countywide.
Sponsored by Commissioner Judy Shiprack, the proclamation is part of the annual worldwide AIDS Day campaign that this year has the theme, “30 Years of AIDS, TIME for ACTION.”
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