Healthy Environments

Our health is a reflection of our environment

We are all responsible for creating healthy environments - at home, work and play.

Environmental Public Health ensures that our drinking water, restaurants, homes, pools and lodging facilitiesare safe. We also monitor for hazards related tooutdoor recreation, prepare for health risks related toclimate change, and protect people from unnecessary exposure to radiation. 

Climate Change and Public Health Oregon’s Public Health Division is working to understand the potential health impacts of climate change and to prepare our communities to protect the health of Oregonians. Drinking Water Information on safe drinking water practices, data and resources Foodborne Illness Prevention Resources on safe food handling practices, obtaining your food handler card, food service training manuals as well as forms, rules and guidelines on food safety. Healthy Homes and Neighborhoods Where we spend our time affects our health. Everyone can take actions to protect themselves and their families from health hazards in our homes and neighborhoods. Radiation Protection Information here is for registrants of Tanning and X-ray equipment as well licensing information for Radioactive Materials. Recreation Plan ahead to stay safe in the outdoors. Get current health alerts, advisories, and tips. Tracking and Assessment Tracking: following diseases or exposures through time, in an attempt to understand the patterns and occurrence of certain conditions. Assessment: examining, measuring and understanding what is in our environment and how that affects us. Workplace Health Information related to promoting safe and healthy work environments to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses and deaths.