Link to Health

Dealing with Asthma. For many people with asthma, symptoms become worse in the spring. Coughing from asthma is often worse at night or early in the morning, making it hard to sleep. Dust mites, molds, cockroaches, pet dander and secondhand smoke trigger asthma attacks. Exposure to secondhand smoke also can cause asthma in young children.

If you or your child has asthma, it’s important to talk with your primary care provider (PCP) about a care plan. It’s important that you take your maintenance medication daily, even if you don’t have symptoms. For more info, visit the CareOregon asthma health info web page.

Preventing Cervical Cancer. The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine is now covered by the Oregon Health Plan for preteen girls and young women. HPV, the most common sexually transmitted disease in the country, is a leading cause of cervical cancer. To get the free vaccine, visit your primary care provider. For more info, call Customer Service at 503-416-4100 in the Portland area or toll-free 1-800-224-4840 outside the Portland area. TTY/TDD is 1-800-735-2900.

Link to Knowledge

Neighborhood House offers free, informative life skills classes that help with job search strategies, parenting
techniques, health education and more. Classes are held from 10 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at the Neighborhood House basement, 7780 SW Capitol Highway in Portland. For more info, call Andrea Hanson at 503-246-1663, ext. 102, or visit the Neighborhood House website.

Renters. The Ready-to-Rent class series discusses how credit works, qualities of a good renter, ways to solve problems with the landlord and more. The next Ready-to-Rent series starts April 4.

Parenting. Classes focus on parenting techniques to help with discipline. Learn how to talk with kids of all ages. The next parenting series begins May 9.