It Starts Here

Group of kids laughing and playingWhen it comes to health, place matters.

At home, at work, at school or at play, the choices we make about food, tobacco and active living are shaped by what is available to us.

It Starts Here – the campaign for a healthy, active Multnomah County – supports community change to make sure that healthy food, the opportunity for active living, and tobacco free spaces are available to everyone in Multnomah County.

Submitted by cppwgrant on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 16:34

Fruit bowlKickstart workplace wellness

Are you looking for a way to be healthier at work? Are you wanting to make your workplace healthier for your employees? If workplace wellness sounds like an interesting idea, but you have no idea where to start, fill out this quick survey and get a consult and technical assistance that can get you started.  Read more »

Submitted by cppwgrant on Tue, 10/29/2013 - 17:19

Sweet Deceit

Colorful shisha packagesFruit and candy flavors plus colorful packaging plus cheap prices add up to bad news for the health of Multnomah County youth.

With the use of fruit and candy flavored tobacco products by young people on the rise, the It Starts Here Campaign for a Healthy, Active Multnomah County is launching a new education effort called Sweet Deceit.  Read more »

Submitted by cppwgrant on Fri, 02/21/2014 - 12:39

Creating a culture of wellness at NAYA

NAYA staff in their fitness challenge tshirtsHow do you create a culture of wellness in your workplace? For Lilah Walsh and her Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) coworkers, it is one Zumba step at a time! 

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Submitted by cppwgrant on Mon, 04/07/2014 - 13:30

Coalition for a Livable Future highlights Equity Atlas 2.0

Pedestrian Neighborhood MapWe live in a region known for its natural bounty and quality of life. However, not everyone has access to the key resources needed for good health and well-being. Thanks to the Coalition for a Livable Future (CLF) and their Regional Equity Atlas 2.0, we can get a better picture of the “geography of opportunity." Read more »

Submitted by cppwgrant on Mon, 04/07/2014 - 14:57

Survey of college students reveals attitudes about tobacco use

pile of flavored tobacco

A recent informal survey of 488 Portland State University students and their contacts shows that many young adults are using tobacco socially with their friends and don’t believe, or don’t care, that their infrequent use is a threat to their health. Read more »