A Beaverton woman, Kyung Lee, won a $260 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson for her mesothelioma, which she attributed to their talc-based Baby Powder.

The article reports on a briefing given to the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners about the state of their Behavioral Health Division, highlighting the division's activities, challenges, and the need for better system integration.

Multnomah County has proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month to emphasize the importance of accessibility and cultural attunement in mental health services for all community members.

Multnomah County warns 1,092 Health Center clients of a potential data breach after a former employee kept a County-issued laptop containing private data.

Multnomah County reports a significant rise in fentanyl-related deaths, with the rates soaring since 2018. The Health Department's report reveals concerns over co-occurring substance use and demographic disparities in the impact of the epidemic.

Multnomah County reported 322 fentanyl-related fatalities in 2023, contributing to a five-year death toll of 868 in the region, with substance mixing increasing overdose risks.

Washington County officials seek public help to identify a man found dead near Beaverton's Elmonica MAX Station on April 20, described as a white male, aged 45-64 with distinctive scars and dental work, wearing green scrubs and a black puffer vest.

Multnomah County launched a fentanyl awareness campaign to combat drug overdoses among teens, focusing on counterfeit pills and providing naloxone and educational resources.

Oregon researchers identified a brain syndrome caused by inhaling fentanyl, based on a case of a man who suffered brain inflammation after using the drug.

The Oregon Fire Service Health and Safety Collaborative is a new initiative from the Oregon State Fire Marshal aimed at improving the physical and mental health of firefighters.

The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld Washington County's ban on flavored tobacco, impacting local sales and aiming to reduce youth addiction and targeted marketing.

Multnomah County officials discuss reforms after a spike in jail deaths, with measures to improve health assessments, staff training, and contraband detection in response to 10 fatalities since 2022.

Jail nurses in Multnomah County demand the removal of their leadership, citing poor work conditions and management failures. They've expressed a vote of no confidence in supervisory staff.