Video: Health equity for county residents
Multnomah County is committed to improving health for all County residents by addressing the social conditions in which people live and work. Last week, Warren sat down with Tricia Tillman - program manager for the health equity initiative - for a chat.
Visit their website to get more information on the program, the speak out meetings, and how you can help bring equity to Multnomah County.
Take Action
There are many ways you can make a difference in the fight for health equity. In the end, it all boils down to choices you make as an individual: the choice to get involved!
Community Report Back
Many of you had the opportunity to view the screenings of Unnatural Causes. Beginning September, 2008 you will have the opportunity to attend a community report back session. These sessions will share the input collected from participants in the community dialogues, as well as policy options for community members to discuss and prioritize.
The schedule for Comunity Report Back sessions is below:
Sat Sep 20
Gresham Public Library
385 NW Miller Rd
Gresham, OR 97030
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Sat Sep 27 New Columbia Community Center
4625 N Trenton St
Portland, OR 97203
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Mon Sep 29
Central Library
801 SW 10th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Tues Sep 30
Multnomah Arts Center- Capitol Room
Neighborhood House Senior Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Wed Oct 1
Multnomah Building - Board Room
501 SE Hawthorne
Portland, OR 97214
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sat Oct 11
PCC Cascade Campus - Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building (MAHB 104)
705 N. Killingsworth St.
Portland, OR 97217
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Tue Oct 28
Midland Library
805 S.E. 122nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97233
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Posted on September 29, 2008
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