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Photo: Multnomah County Health Department
PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County is participating in World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10th by rolling out their own initiative for zero deaths by suicide. Health Officer Dr. Richard Bruno says they recognize that any effort, even the smallest can save a life.
World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day always observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. This year’s theme is creating hope through positive action..
Dr. Bruno says Multnomah County has tragically, already lost 22 youth to suicide in fiscal year 2025. He reminds the smallest effort can save a life.
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Brett Reckamp
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