Category Archives: Recent News
Farewell to our Program Manager, Amanda Lawrence
June 22, 2011
Josiah Hill III Clinic Awarded Portland Water Bureau Grant
June 7, 2011
Great news! The Josiah Hill III Clinic has been granted $60,000 by the Portland Water Bureau to provide free blood lead testing and lead hazard reduction information targeted to high risk populations during fiscal year 2011-2012. The City wishes to increase blood lead testing of young children and pregnant women as a strategy for preventing lead poisoning in our community. We are so excited to further our work in the Portland community to protect children from this environmental hazard.
5th Annual Leaving a Legacy Fundraiser
May 23, 2011
Thank You For Another Successful Event!
Josiah Hill III Clinic’s 5th Annual Leaving a Legacy event was a great success!
Josiah Hill Awards presented to:
Portland Water Bureau
Multnomah County Environmental Health Services
Environmental Protection Agency
William Lambert, PhD, Board Chair
Martha Carter-Balske, Board Co-Chair
Bruce Watts, Chair, Fundraising Committee
Thank You To All Our Event Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsors:
BlueCross BlueShield Award
May 11, 2011
Sean Brennan, a Legislative Counsel and friend of Ha Nguyen, a JHC’s volunteer, walked 374 miles to take 1st place in the BlueCross BlueShield 2011 Legislative Walking Challenge. Impressed by the work of the Clinic, Sean designated the Clinic as his health related charity of choice. On May 5th, a $1,250 Award was presented to the Josiah Hill III Clinic in Salem. To see more details of the event check out the article Regence Award Winners.
Senator Merkley Commends JHC
April 1, 2011
On March 11th, Board Chair Dr. William Lambert, Board Member Don Francis and Executive Director Charles A. McGee, II were received in audience by Senator Jeff Merkley at his downtown Portland office. In attendance was Johnell Bell, Field Representative to the Senator. During the hour long discussion, Senator Merkley was of informed of the history and activities of the Clinic, as well as environmental justice challenges that face low income families and communities of color. He was presented samples of outreach materials produced by the staff.
Senator Merkley, who serves on the congressional Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, Banking Housing & Urban Affairs, and the Environment & Public Works Committees, expressed his support and thanked the Clinic for the great work that benefits so many children and families.
Welcome Alison Sheldon!
March 31, 2011
JHC is pleased to welcome Alison Sheldon as our new Americorps Program Assistant. She has finished an internship with Global Visionaries where she became interested in working with local communities and youth on environmental sustainability and development. She is passionate about promoting the importance of education to youth and becoming an active leader in communities to make a change. Alison recieved her degree in Latin American Studies and International Studies from the University of Washington. We’re excited to have her on board and think she’ll be a great fresh addition to our team!