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2003 news
News releases, guest opinions, NewsNet, media alerts, public meeting notices
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November 2003 news
News release November 6, 2003
Stolen radiation-containing device still missing; company offers reward
News release November 4, 2003
Public health officials seek recovery of stolen radiation-containing device
News release November 4, 2003
Flu's in Oregon; here's what you can do about it
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October 2003 news
News release October 30, 2003
Flu arrives in Oregon
News release October 28, 2003
Water Quality Test Results at Twin Rocks Beach return to safe levels
News release October 27, 2003
Leading advocates for senior concerns receive awards
News release October 24, 2003
Public advised of potential health concern from beach water at one location
News release October 24, 2003
DHS releases View-Master health consultation report
News release October 16, 2003
Health officials urge influenza vaccination; high-risk persons advised to add a pneumonia shot
News release October 3, 2003
Food-stamp recipients receive annual increase this month
News release October 3, 2003
Renewed federal grant to permit year-round beach monitoring
News release October 2, 2003
2003 Mental Health Awards for Excellence
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September 2003 news
News release September 30, 2003
Egg salad implicated in Salmonellosis outbreak
Guest opinion September 29, 2003
State-hospital life improves
Meeting notice September 29, 2003
Bend, Eugene, Medford and Gold Beach meetings will focus on asthma
News release September 26, 2003
Oregon records first St. Louis Encephalitis case in 30 years
News release September 25, 2003
Oregon State Hospital psychiatrist named interim chief medical officer
News release September 23, 2003
Oregon lead poisoning case leads to national recall
Guest opinion September 22, 2003
"Superbugs" are a new health threat; you can help stop their spread
Health advisory September 22, 2003
Potential recreational and drinking water hazard in Tenmile Lakes
News release September 19, 2003
"D" River and Beverly Beaches tests show water quality at safe levels
News release September 16, 2003
State appoints interim superintendent of Oregon State Hospital
News release September 12, 2003
Public advised of potential health concern from beach water at two locations
Meeting notice September 11, 2003
Meeting notice: View-Master Citizen’s Advisory Group
News release September 8, 2003
Algae bloom in Ross Island lagoon is not harmful to health
Guest opinion September 8, 2003
It's a big problem, it touches you, and there's a solution
News release September 5, 2003
Public health officials issue second measles alert
News release September 2, 2003
Number of Oregon gamblers seeking treatment for addiction soars
News release September 2, 2003
Federal approval needed to restore Medicaid-related human services
Public meeting notice September 2, 2003
Council on Health Care Interpreters
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August 2003 news
News release August 29, 2003
Public health officials issue measles alert
News release August 14, 2003
Second probable measles case in Corvallis
News release August 13, 2003
State hires manager to oversee Indian Child Welfare Act program
News release August 13, 2003
Alert to parents: toy necklace contains lead, poses health risk
News release August 9, 2003
Public health officials confirm measles in student
News release August 6, 2003
State seeks nominations for annual mental health excellence awards
News release August 5, 2003
DHS names expert panel to assess state hospital system
News release August 1, 2003
DHS Klamath-Lake manager moving to Medford operations job
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July 2003 news
News release July 30, 2003
State demotes human services employee for handling of abuse report
Joint statement July 30, 2003
Joint statement regarding Darlene Walsh
News release July 28, 2003
Methadone use, deaths reported increasing in Oregon
News release July 23, 2003
Fish hazards prompt mini-grants for community groups
News release July 22, 2003
State releases annual status of abused and neglected children report
News release July 21, 2003
Oregon State Hospital superintendent announces Sept. 30 resignation
News release July 14, 2003
State officials shifting Health Plan premium grace period by five days
Meeting notice July 8, 2003
State Home Care Commission to meet July 17
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June 2003 news
News release June 25, 2003
Women report domestic violence before, during pregnancy
Guest opinion June 25, 2003
For someone who doesn't smoke, she's tried to buy a lot of cigarettes
News release June 24, 2003
Medical marijuana program reduces fees
Meeting notice June 23, 2003
State Home Care Commission schedules Wednesday conference call
News release June 23, 2003
DHS names leader for services to seniors, people with disabilities
News release June 19, 2003
State preparing contract for Columbia County senior services
News release June 16, 2003
New law will benefit children born with hearing loss
News release June 11, 2003
Oregonians' use of federal food stamps rises 70 percent since 2000
News release June 3, 2003
Oregon foster children participate in 10th annual Free Fishing Weekend
News release June 2, 2003
System error fails to bill some Oregon Health Plan clients
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May 2003 news
Meeting notice May 29, 2003
Outdoor Youth Program Advisory Board to meet on June 3
Meeting notice May 27, 2003
State Home Care Commission to meet on June 5
News release May 27, 2003
Radio ad campaign aimed at non-metro retailers starts June 2
Guest opinion May 23, 2003
Oregon rolls out new plan for low-income seniors to get discounts on prescription-drug prices
Guest opinion May 15, 2003
SARS stigma is based on fear, not fact
News release May 15, 2003
Salem man named to head state mental health and addiction office
News release May 15, 2003
Oregon infant’s pertussis death a reminder to parents
News release May 15, 2003
Health study finds old Burns Radar Station to be a health hazard
Guest opinion May 14, 2003
Public health experts advise parents about youths experimenting with lethal drugs that are cheap, readily available and in their own homes
Meetings cancelled May 13, 2003
Department of Human Services cancels Columbia County hearings
Meeting notice May 12, 2003
Public meeting to address groundwater nitrates at Redmond Tallow
Meeting notice May 12, 2003
Council on Health Care Interpreters
News release May 8, 2003
Study shows young women need to take daily dose of folic acid
Meeting notice May 5, 2003
Officials to discuss North Ridge Estates health risk findings
Meeting notice May 5, 2003
Taylor Lumber site: health study findings to be presented on May 20
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April 2003 news
Meeting notice April 29, 2003
Public hearings focus on future of Columbia’s Area Agency on Aging
Meeting notice April 29, 2003
State Home Care Commission to meet Thursday
Guest opinion April 28, 2003
Providing safe passages, one child at a time
News release April 28, 2003
About 10,400 Oregon Health Plan clients to lose coverage on May 1
News release April 24, 2003
New senior discount-drug program goes statewide on May 1
News release April 24, 2003
Sampling of beach-water quality to start this summer
News release April 22, 2003
DHS releases report on health risk at North Ridge Estates, public comment requested
News release April 21, 2003
Local recognition for tobacco prevention leadership
News release April 17, 2003
Thousands have until April 25 to pay premiums or lose coverage
News release April 15, 2003
View-Master follow-up report released; Citizen Advisory Group convenes April 24
News release April 9, 2003
DHS plans to reopen Roseburg office building on Monday
Guest opinion April 7, 2003
Startling news about teens' drug of choice: alcohol
Guest opinion April 4, 2003
No strings to this drug plan
News release April 4, 2003
Asbestos concerns temporarily close DHS offices in Roseburg
News release April 4, 2003
Oregon health officials investigating possible SARS case
News release April 3, 2003
SARS is not in Oregon yet, but health officials are preparing
News release April 2, 2003
Oregon suspends successful tobacco prevention program this month
News release April 1, 2003
April events across the state focus on under-age alcohol use
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March 2003 news
News release March 27, 2003
State delays disqualifying Oregon Health Plan-Standard clients
News release March 24, 2003
Senior discount-drug program expands to six more counties April 1
News release March 19, 2003
Report shows Oregonians’ tobacco use declining faster than the rest of the nation
News release March 19, 2003
State reminding 27,535 to pay Oregon Health Plan premiums
Guest opinion March 19, 2003
Health workers around the state roll up their sleeves as Oregon prepares for unlikely, but possible, smallpox threat
News release March 17, 2003
State advocacy office expands to meet growing needs of Oregonians
News release March 17, 2003
Thousands of Oregonians to receive privacy notices
under new federal law
News release March 15, 2003
Salmonellosis outbreak prompts alfalfa sprout recall
News release March 12, 2003
Prescription-drug benefit to be restored March 14 for 100,000 persons
News release March 10, 2003
Study says increasing numbers of gamblers are being treated
News release March 7, 2003
Smallpox vaccine arrives in Oregon; health workers to be vaccinated
News release March 7, 2003
- State launches West Nile Virus public information line
- El Estado lanza una línea de información al público sobre el Virus del del Nilo Occidental
Guest opinion March 7, 2003
West Nile Virus has killed more than 270 Americans, but the best response is caution, not panic
Radio script March 7, 2003
DHS ombudsman's office flooded with calls over lost services
News release March 6, 2003
Mercer Lake health advisory lifted
News release March 5, 2003
Oregon Death with Dignity Act: fifth year report
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February 2003 news
News release February 27, 2003
DHS' March 1 service cuts affect clients and hospitals
News release February 26, 2003
DHS' timeline regarding personnel action and employee Fitzpatrick
News release February 25, 2003
State advocacy office reaches out to those losing drug benefits
News release February 24, 2003
Senior discount-drug program expands
Meeting notice February 24, 2003
Outdoor Youth Program Advisory Board meeting
News release February 21, 2003
Long-time Medicaid administrator named to lead Health Plan
Guest opinion February 18, 2003
Obesity is a public health crisis, it will take more than willpower to reverse the trend
Guest opinion February 13, 2003
DHS budget-reduction decisions outlined
News release February 10, 2003
Low-income seniors may sign up for drug-discount program
News release February 10, 2003
Task force finds no public health hazard, DHS lifts warning
News release February 5, 2003
2002 vaccine shortages mean more kids lack required shots
News release February 4, 2003
Meeting advisory: Home Care Commission
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January 2003 news
Guest opinion January 31, 2003
Teen pregnancies decline, but prevention efforts can’t let up
Radio script January 24, 2003
State panel recommends ways to curb under-age drinking
News release January 24, 2003
State preparing to begin smallpox vaccinations in March
News release January 21, 2003
Health officials set Jan 28 meeting for former View-Master employees
News release January 16, 2003
Human Services to examine alignment of policy and field offices
News release January 16, 2003
State tells seniors to prepare to lose services beginning Feb. 1
Public meeting notice January 13, 2003
Council on Health Care Interpreters
News release January 10, 2003
Oregon takes new steps to combat overuse of antibiotics
News release January 9, 2003
$1 million grant boosts efforts to improve toddlers' oral health
News release January 9, 2003
Pharmacists invited to join new senior drug prescription program
News release January 8, 2003
New strategies for reducing under-age drinking sent to governor
News release January 8, 2003
Oregon begins planning environmental health tracking system
News release January 2, 2002
New DHS deputy director, budget chief named
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