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Multnomah County tackles racism as a public health crisis
The county s nearly $3 billion proposed budget is the biggest in county history and specifically targets systemic racism. Author: Laural Porter Updated: 8:30 PM PDT April 30, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury believes the largest county in Oregon is turning the corner in the Coronavirus pandemic. One in two adults are vaccinated, even with this latest surge, we are well on our way to recovery, she said.
Her goal, however, isn t a return to normal. She said there are too many disparities for Black, Indigenous, and people of color in Multnomah County caused by systemic racism.
Enmarket Encourage Health lecture series explores healthy walking routes
Christopher Berinato
For the past seven years, the Enmarket Encourage Health Education Series has been presenting lunch time lectures devoted to educating people on healthy eating habits and exercise.
This year the series has been forced to switch to a live stream format, but continues to present excellent speakers who are knowledgeable on a variety of health related subjects.
On Jan. 7, the next entry in the series will feature Armand Turner, Healthy Savannah / YMCA of Coastal Georgia Physical Activity Program Manager. Turner has been working with Healthy Savannah for the last three years through the Racial & Ethnic Approaches to Community Health grant, or REACH.