News Room - Search Media Announcements

Please note that you are in the area of historical, archived information. The information contained in these press releases, while accurate at the time of release, maynot be the most current available.

Please contact the ATSDR Media Office at 770-488-0700 or envhealthmedia@cdc.gov to obtain information on the most current releases on your topic or site of interest.

Search Content
                 
5 articles meeting your search criteria found

(Note: The keyword searches both the short description and the main article content.
Highlighted results are only displayed for content visible on this page.)

News Releases

Friday, July 15, 2005
A report released by the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) advises people to avoid eating resident fish caught in Portland Harbor, such as carp, bass, and bullhead catfish, because it could lead to health problems.

Tuesday, June 7, 2005
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) will host an information session to discuss the findings of its recently released exposure investigation for the Carpenter Lane site, Gresham, Ore. on Tuesday, June 14.

Thursday, May 26, 2005
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) released its exposure investigation for the Carpenter Lane Site. The report was conducted to address community health concerns about potential harmful effects from exposure to pesticides being applied at nearby nurseries.

Friday, January 25, 2002
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and the Oregon Department of Human Services today announced the release of the initial draft of the public health assessment for the Portland Harbor Superfund site in Portland, Oregon. This document is a preliminary assessment for the site and will be followed by a more thorough assessment when additional data is available

Wednesday, November 21, 2001
Officials from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR); the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and the Oregon Department of Human Services, Public Health Branch, want to meet with area anglers to learn which Portland Harbor fish they prefer to catch and eat.
Page last reviewed: March 31, 2021