Lillian Shirley, RN, MPH, MPA Multnomah County Health Department Director With flu season fast approaching, Multnomah County Health Department officials are urging people to get vaccinated against influenza. Vaccination is our best defense in the fight to stop the spread of influenza. The influenza vaccine is a safe and effective way for us to protect [...]
Julie Cortez El Hispanic News Writer Portland, OR — When Wim Wievel became president of Portland State University (PSU) in 2008, he was surprised by how few Latinos were enrolled at Portland’s urban university. Latinos represent 20 percent of the Oregon public school population and 10 percent of the state’s overall population. Yet just 5 [...]
Julie Cortez El Hispanic News Writer Portland, OR — For a Cuban American actor who is often cast in Jewish roles, “In the Heights” has been a gift from Broadway heaven. “There are more Hispanics in this show than I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with,” Oscar Cheda says. “It’s one of those rare [...]
