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Rent Clean, Rent Green Fair Sept. 17th!!!
September 9, 2011
Volunteer of the Quarter!!!
September 9, 2011
Josiah Hill II
I Clinic has had the pleasure of working with incredible volunteers this year thus far. Many of our volunteers are students, have jobs, are interns and still find time in their busy schedule to help us fight the battle of environmental toxins affecting children in our community. A main advocate for us these past months has been volunteering for JHC for almost a year and her passion for our mission is limitless. Cheryl Sturgis works at OHSU and is studying to become a Physician’s Assistant in the near future. She is always ready to work and engage the community and has constantly opted to volunteer at almost every event we have had this summer. She is a great asset for any organization to have and we are proud that we have had the opportunity to work with such a kind and caring person. Thank you Cheryl!
Missoula, Portland and Radon!
August 30, 2011
Did you know that most of the radon in Portland is actually from Missoula, MT.? Over 12,000 years ago, a series of floods brought radon producing rocks and sediment from the Missoula area to Portland and the Willamette Valley. A naturally occurring radioactive gas, radon is odorless and tasteless. Prolonged exposure to radon can damage the lungs and may contribute to the development of lung cancer.
This month, JHC participated in the EPA Region 10 Radon Summit. Hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), the Radon Summit brought together representatives from Region 10 radon programs, local business leaders and community health organizations to discuss the current state of radon in Region 10.
JHC participated in lively discussions about radon policy change and barriers to testing and mitigation. Our future plans include working more closely with local business leaders, the EPA and OHA on radon awareness and community advocacy for radon reduction.
Kim Mokuau, Health Educator!!!
August 30, 2011
As some of you may know, Kim Mokuau was a former intern extraordinaire with Josiah Hill Clinic. Not only has she opted to volunteer for us even after her internship with us, but has also been coordinating workshops with us and has signed on with us as a health educator to the community spreading education on creating healthy homes for families in Portland. With our current intern, Rebecca Ross, Kim has been researching current information about the effects of lead, asthma and radon and together they have created 3 powerpoints for JHC that will better emphasize the dangers at stake for children and their families do to the exposure of these toxins. Kim has also been a generous donator to us this month, stopping by the clinic with various items such as a printer and what every clinic can’t do without, a microwave. Thank you for all of your support for our clinic Kim!!!
Welcome Our New Program Manager Kimie Ueoka!
July 5, 2011
Please join us in welcoming our new Program Manager, Kimie Ueoka, to the Josiah Hill III Clinic! She is thrilled to work with us in creating new ventures and directions to make us a better community based nonprofit organization. Kimie has a BS in Community Health from Portland State University and previously worked in child health with both the Neighborhood House Head Start, and the HIV/AIDS affected community through Our House of Portland. She has 10 years of experience as a teacher and is passionate about children’s health. Kimie has worked very closely with many diverse communities and has advocated for increased opportunities and access to health for underserved communities. She is looking forward to joining the team at Josiah Hill III Clinic.
Farewell to our Program Manager, Amanda Lawrence
June 22, 2011