| Oregon Public Health Connection Bulletin |
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| About the PH E-Bulletin |
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Background
Oregon Public Health Connection is a monthly e-bulletin produced jointly by the Oregon Public Health Division, DHS, and the Oregon Conference of Local Health Officials (CLHO).
Scope
- Statewide policy, guidelines, links, and processes.
- Overarching messages that address the statewide public health system.
- Spotlight county best practices to help others further develop programs, processes.
 Receive notice of Public Health Connection updates by email
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| Issue Index |
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June 2008: Public Health Summer Protection Issues
(Vol. 3, No. 6 focuses on public health summer protection issues including West Nile Virus, skin and sun, algae blooms and summer travel. County best practices are featured from WIC and Multnomah County. This issue contains the annual readership survey. Also included -- the latest Oregon Public Health Division links and local public health news.)
May 2008: Public Health's Evolving Use of Technology
(Vol. 3, No. 5 is a special edition regarding the Oregon Public Health Division's evolving use of technology. County best practices are featured from Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington and its combined Perinatal Hepatitis B program. New in this issue: the PH state-county bulletin 2008-2009 editorial board and PH Accolades section recognizing those with outstanding work in the field of public health. Also included -- the latest Oregon Public Health Division links and local public health news.)
April 2008: Oregon Master of Public Health Built on Statewide Collaboration
(Vol. 3, No. 4 includes information about the Oregon Master of Public Health Program including local perspectives from the three universities involved and from recent graduates at the state and county levels. Also included -- the latest Oregon Public Health Division links and local public health news.)
March 2008: Health Disparities -- Is Inequality Making Us Sick?
(Vol. 3, No. 3 includes information about health disparities and an upcoming PBS documentary series regarding the issue. Best Practices are featured from Multnomah County and its Health Equity Initiative. Also included -- the latest Oregon Public Health Division links and local public health news.)
February 2008: Interim Public Health Director, New OSPHL
(Vol. 3, No. 2 includes information from the interim Public Health Director and a special focus on the new Oregon State Public Health Laboratory. Changes in HIV reporting are detailed from the state perpective and also from a county perspective, with Marion County providing information. Also included -- the latest Oregon Public Health Division links and local public health news.)
January 2008: 2007 Oregon Public Health Successes, 2008 Challenges
(Vol. 3, No. 1 includes a look back at some of the Oregon Public Health successes in 2007 and a look forward to some of the challenges ahead. County accomplishments are included from: Douglas, Deschutes, Clackamas, Jefferson, Umatilla, Marion, Wasco-Sherman, Multnomah, Lane, and Grant counties. Best Practices in this issue include 11 Oregon counties participating in a Spanish radio PSA review process. Included are the latest Oregon Public Health Division links and local public health news.)
(These issues are PDF files that require Adobe Reader Software to be read and printed.)
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| Who to Contact |
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Oregon Public Health Division, DHS
PH.COUNTYBULLETIN@state.or.us
2008-2009 State-County Editorial Board
County Representatives:
Lisa Avila, Klamath County
Kent Burtner, Washington County
Ellen Larsen, Hood River County
Mark Orndoff, Jackson County
Arlene Warren, Multnomah County
Public Health Division Representatives:
Mellony Bernal, Office of Community Health & Health Planning
Michael Heumann, Matt Jaqua, Maria Smith, Office of Environmental Health
Peggy Hillman, Adrienne Hanley, Office of Family Health
Jenny Lee Berry, Office of Multicultural Health
Terry Crandall, Oregon State Public Health Laboratory
Beth Crane, Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Rocke Klockner, Public Health Program Operations
Bonnie Widerburg, Public Health Communication Officer
Trish Neiworth, Office of Community Liaison
Oregon Coalition of Local Health Officials:
Linda Fleming, Coalition Executive Director,
linkflem@centurytel.net
541-763-3740
For Article Submissions:
Oregon Public Health Connection
Oregon Public Health Division, DHS
Trish Neiworth, Community Outreach Coordinator,
Office of Community Liaison
trish.neiworth@state.or.us
971-673-0206
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