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Public Health News for 2006

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Flu Vaccine

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Superfund Health Investigation and Education (SHINE)

Tobacco Prevention and Education

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West Nile virus

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December 2006 news

 

News release Dec. 22, 2006

Oregon marks 20 years of school-based health center success; Governor proposes expansion

 

News release Dec. 22, 2006

Federal approval received for Oregon's family planning program

 

News release Dec. 21, 2006

Health officials warn of carbon monoxide danger

 

News release Dec. 13, 2006

Health advisory LIFTED for water contact at Nye beach

 

News release Dec. 13, 2006

Health advisory lifted for water contact at Cannon Beach

 

Meeting notice Dec. 12, 2006

Advisory Committee for Medical Marijuana meets Wednesday in Portland

 

News release Dec. 11, 2006

Oregon outbreak investigation leads to multi-state oyster recall

 

Meeting notice Dec. 7, 2006

Public Health Advisory Board meets next Friday in Portland

 

News release Dec. 4, 2006

Restaurants reminded that refrigeration change takes effect Jan. 1

 

November 2006 news

 

News release Nov. 30, 2006

Cancer-preventing HPV vaccine availability expands

 

News release Nov. 30, 2006

Health advisory issued for water contact at Nye Beach

 

Meeting notice Nov. 29, 2006

Public meetings on Kaiser Foundation's proposal to construct Hillsboro hospital

 

News release Nov. 29, 2006

Health advisory issued for water contact at Cannon Beach  

 

News release Nov. 28, 2006

Flu confirmed in Oregon resident

 

News release Nov. 21, 2006

Oregon records first West Nile virus death  

 

News release Nov. 17, 2006

Report describes serious oral disease problem in Oregon

 

News release Nov. 16, 2006

Health advisory LIFTED for water contact at Bastendorff and Sunset Bay beaches

 

News release Nov. 16, 2006

Health advisory LIFTED for water contact at five coastal locations

 

News release Nov. 15, 2006

Oregon radiation protection project cited as national example

 

News release Nov. 15, 2006

Health advisory LIFTED for water contact at Short Sands (Oswald West State Park) beach

 

News release Nov. 9, 2006

Health advisories issued for water contact at Kiwanda and Short Sand (Oswald State Park) beaches

 

News release Nov. 9, 2006

Oregon tobacco Quit Line offers free assistance  

 

News release Nov. 9, 2006

Health advisories issued for water contact at six coastal locations

 

News release Nov. 8, 2006

Public health officials promote flu vaccinations

 

News release Nov. 8, 2006

Antibiotic awareness: coming soon to a theater near you

 

News release Nov. 6, 2006

New statewide survey of Oregon eighth- and 11th-graders drinking...

 

Meeting notice Nov. 1, 2006

CAREAssist Advisory Group meets on Tuesday, Nov. 7

 

October 2006 news

 

News release Oct. 27, 2006

DHS begins review of Kaiser Foundation certificate of need application to build a hospital in Hillsboro

 

News release Oct. 27, 2006

Oregon updates dietary advice for women and children following new CDC findings for perchlorate levels

 

Meeting notice Oct. 26, 2006

Biopharming Ad Hoc Committee meets Monday in Portland

 

News release Oct. 26, 2006

Oregon to test all newborns for cystic fibrosis

 

News release Oct. 20, 2006

State issues final order granting certificate of need to McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center

 

News release Oct. 12, 2006

Increase in animal rabies cases prompts prevention advice

 

News release Oct. 10, 2006

Arsenic reported in Red Rock Road soil in Sutherlin; meeting scheduled

 

News release Oct. 4, 2006

Plenty of flu vaccine expected, although part of some orders delayed

 

News release Oct. 3, 2006

Health advisory lifted for water contact at Twin Rocks beach

 

September 2006 News

 

News release Sept. 27, 2006

Health advisory issued for water contact at Twin Rocks beach  

 

Meeting notice Sept. 21, 2006

Biopharming Ad Hoc Committee meets Monday in Salem

 

News release Sept. 15, 2006

Health advisory lifted for water contact at Twin Rocks beach

 

News release Sept. 14, 2006

Public health officials seeking source of E. coli O157 outbreak

 

News release Sept. 13, 2006

Health advisory issued for water contact at Twin Rocks beach

 

News release Sep. 5, 2006

Health advisory lifted for water contact at Mill beach

 

News release Sep. 1, 2006

Health advisory lifted for water contact at Humbug Mountain beach in Curry County

 

News release Sep. 1, 2006

Health advisories issued for water contact at Humbug Mountain State Park and Mill beaches in Curry County

 

News release Sep. 1, 2006

Public comment invited: Eugene-area cancer investigation report

 

News release Sep. 1, 2006

Public Health Advisory Board meets next Friday in Portland

 

August 2006 news

 

News release Aug. 24, 2006

Public comment sought for Oregon Biopharmaceutical Policy Document

 

News release Aug. 23, 2006

Government and business leaders plan for influenza pandemic

 

Media advisory Aug. 18, 2006

Pandemic flu planning workshop in Portland

 

News release Aug. 18, 2006

Health advisory lifted at Rockaway beach

 

News release Aug. 16, 2006

Health advisory issued for water contact at Rockaway beach

 

News release Aug. 9, 2006

Health officials warn parents: Bendable toys pose lead hazard

 

July 2006 news

 

News release July 14, 2006

Outbreak prompts warning: Eating raw oysters can be dangerous

 

Guest opinion July 6, 2006

Every Oregonian deserves protection from secondhand smoke

 

June 2006 news

News release June 30, 2006

Public health officials say mumps cases cannot be confirmed

 

News release June 29, 2006

Health advisory lifted for water contact at Nye Beach

 

News release June 28, 2006

Health advisory issued for water contact at Nye Beach

 

News release June 16, 2006

Hepatitis A outbreak traced to Tillamook restaurant

 

News release June 15, 2006

Health Advisories LIFTED for Cannon and Rockaway Beaches and D River State Park Beach

 

News release June 14, 2006

Health Advisories for Cannon and Rockaway Beaches and D River State Park Beach

 

News release June 2, 2006

Health advisory lifted for water contact at Siletz Bay beach

 

News release June 1, 2006

Health advisory issued for water contact at Siletz Bay beach

 

News release June 1, 2006

DHS approves development of free-standing hospice in Beaverton

 

May 2006 news

 

Meeting notice May 25, 2006

Board to review state's preparedness for public health emergencies

 

News release May 23, 2006

Study finds asbestos exposure to former Portland-area vermiculite plant workers

 

News release May 22, 2006

New television ads warn of secondhand smoke health hazards

 

News release May 19, 2006

DHS seeks emergency services award nominees

 

News release May 18, 2006

Oregon Departments of Human Services and Justice call for new approach to preventing violence, release comprehensive plans

 

May 15, 2006

DHS releases statewide older adult suicide prevention plan

 

April 2006 news

 

News release April 27, 2006

Health advisory lifted for water contact at Sunset Bay State Park beach

 

News release April 25, 2006

 

Suicide Prevention grant to benefit seven counties, Warm Springs Tribe

 

News release April 17, 2006

DHS proposes action to improve state EMS system

 

News release April 14, 2006

Mumps epidemic spreads; Oregonians advised to be on lookout

 

News release April 13, 2006

Health advisory issued for water contact at Sunset Bay State Park beach

 

News release April 6, 2006

Baby chicks and ducklings bring Salmonella risk

 

Guest opinion April 5, 2006

National fluoride report prompts confusion over a "Top 10" health strategy

 

March 2006

 

News release March 28, 2006

Alert to parents: charm bracelet contains lead, poses health risk

 

News release March 9, 2006

38 Oregonians end lives under Oregon Death with Dignity Act in 2005

 

News release March 8, 2006

Physician named to head up the Office of Medical Assistance Programs

 

News release March 8, 2006

Public comment invited on Salem-Keizer gym floors report

 

Media alert March 8, 2006

Briefing about annual Death with Dignity report scheduled Thursday

 

News release March 6, 2006

State set to launch initiative aimed at problem gambling on campuses

 

Guest opinion March 6, 2006

Retail tobacco inspections help reduce sales to underage buyers

 

Meeting notice March 3, 2006

People with Disabilities Advisory Committee to meet Wednesday

 

News release March 2, 2006

Health advisory lifted for water contact at Sunset Bay State Park beach

 

News release March 1, 2006

Safe Drinking Water Loan brings more than $100 million into Oregon

 

February 2006

 

Media alert Feb. 27, 2006

Safe drinking water loan fund tops $100 million benchmark as Woodburn completes major water-treatment project

 

News release Feb. 23, 2006

DHS issues final order granting Certificate of Need for Sacred Heart Medical Center's Hilyard Street location

 

Guest opinion Feb. 23, 2006

Oregon leading the nation in adding rigor to treatment practices

 

Meeting notice Feb. 22, 2006

Biopharming Ad Hoc Committee meets Feb. 27

 

Meeting notice Feb. 17, 2006

Public Health Advisory Board to meet March 3

 

News release Feb. 15, 2006

Hearings scheduled for proposed HIV-reporting rules changes

 

News release Feb. 9, 2006

Health advisory issued for water contact at Sunset Bay State Park beach

 

News release Feb. 8, 2006

Governor Kulongoski and DHS remind parents of Feb. 15 child immunization deadline

 

January 2006

 

News release Jan. 30, 2006

Public health officials recommend hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns

 

News release Jan. 26, 2006

Health advisory lifted for water contact at Agate Beach

 

News release Jan. 25, 2006

Health advisory lifted for water contact at Cannon Beach

 

News release Jan. 24, 2006

Public hearings being scheduled on federally required HIV-reporting changes

 

News release Jan. 20, 2006

Biopharming Ad Hoc Committee meets Jan. 23

 

News release Jan. 18, 2006

Mercury found in sport-caught fish from Emigrant Reservoir in Jackson County

 

News release Jan. 11, 2006

Health advisory issued for water contact at the mid-section of Cannon Beach

 

News release Jan. 9, 2006

Meningococcal cases should prompt vigilance, not alarm

 

Guest opinion Jan. 9, 2006

Health plans serve patients, save money

 

News release Jan. 5, 2006

Random retailer inspection visits target underage tobacco sales

 


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