Public Health News for 2007

Health advisories, media alerts, news releases, guest opinions, and public meeting notices

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December

News release Dec. 31, 2007
DHS holds forms after court blocks domestic partnership law

News release Dec. 27, 2007

State public health director to depart

News release Dec. 21, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Nye Beach and Agate Beach Wayside State Park
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en las playas de los Parques Estatales Nye y Agate Wayside

News releases Dec. 20, 2007

Declaration of Domestic Partnership forms available starting Jan. 1

Oregon scores high on national public health preparedness assessment

News release Dec. 19, 2007

• Health advisories issued for Nye Beach and Agate Beach Wayside State Park
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playas de los Parques Estatales Nye y Agate Wayside

News release Dec. 14, 2007

North and central coast open for recreational shellfish harvesting

News release Dec. 13, 2007

Health officials advise of partial Hib vaccine recall, no revaccinations required

News release Dec. 13, 2007

• Precautionary health advisory LIFTED for Oregon beaches
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre las playa de Oregon

News release Dec. 12, 2007

News release Dec. 11, 2007

News release Dec. 10, 2007

News release Dec. 7, 2007

• Public health officials offer protective clean-up guidelines
• Oficiales de Salud Pública ofrecen directrices de protección para los trabajos de limpieza

News Releases Dec. 6, 2007

• North and central coast closed to shellfish harvesting
• Clausura de la Costa Norte y Central para la cosecha de mariscos

• Safety tips for people returning to flood and wind-damaged areas
• Consejo de seguridad a lugares afectadas por la inundación

• Precautionary health advisory issued for Oregon beaches
• Aviso preventivo de salud para las playas del Estado de Oregon

Guest opinion Dec. 6, 2007

When disaster strikes, coping techniques help those at 'ground zero'

News releases Dec. 5, 2007

• Health officials advise people in flood areas do not need to seek extra vaccinations
• Oficiales de Salud dicen que no hay necesidad de que las personas en áreas afectadas por inundación sean inmunizadas con vacunas adicionales

• Health officials warn of carbon monoxide danger from gas generators and alternative heating fuels
• Oficiales de Salud advierten del peligro del monóxido de carbono proveniente de los generadores de gas y de los combustibles alternativos para calefacción

• Public health officials advise private well-owners to take safety precautions after recent storms
• Oficiales de Salud Pública recomiendan a los dueños de pozos privados tomar precauciones después de las tormentas recientes

News release Dec. 4, 2007

• Public health officials remind Oregonians about water and food safety precautions after recent storms
• Alerta: Con el agua y alimentos después de las tormentas

News release Dec. 3, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Rockaway Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa de Rockaway

November

Meeting notice Nov. 30, 2007

News release Nov. 29, 2007

Antibiotic awareness ad arrives in Portland movie theatres

News release Nov. 28, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Rockaway Beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa de Rockaway

News release Nov. 26, 2007

Health officials urge flu vaccinations, say children need them too

News release Nov. 19, 2007

Report finds widespread tooth decay among Oregon children

News release Nov. 8, 2007

Health advisory lifted at Siltcoos Lake

News release Nov. 2, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Nye Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa de Nye

News releases Nov. 1, 2007

• National recall of frozen pizzas linked to E. coli O157 outbreak
• Retiro inmediato del mercado las pizzas congeladas conectadas con el brote de E. coli O157
• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Sunset Bay State Park Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa del parque estatal Sunset Bay
• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Agate Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa de Agate

October

News release Oct. 31, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Nye Beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa de Nye  

News release Oct. 31, 2007

Oregon awarded $1.2 million to assist people with HIV/AIDS

News release Oct. 30, 2007

DHS releases final public health assessment of groundwater contamination /

News release Oct. 24, 2007

DHS releases health assessment of Sherwood property, invites public comment

News release Oct. 12, 2007

Flu confirmed in Oregon resident

Oct. 11, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Sunset Bay Park Beach 
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa del Parque Estatal Sunset Bay

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Agate Beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa de Agate

Oct. 10, 2007

Beach monitoring program seeks public input

Oct. 9, 2007

• Salmonellosis outbreak traced to Banquet brand pot pies
• Brote de Salmonelosis conectado con los pasteles de pollo de marca Banquet

Oct. 1, 2007

Public health officials promote flu vaccinations

September

News release Sept. 28, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at D River State Park Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa del Parque Estatal del Rio D

News release Sept. 26, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at D River State Park Beach  
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa del Parque Estatal del Rio D

News releases Sept. 20, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Cannon Beach   
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa de Cannon 

News releases Sept. 19, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Cannon Beach   
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa Cannon 
  
  
• Health advisory lifted for water contact at D River State Park Beach   
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa del Parque Estatal Rio D 

News release Sept. 18, 2007

Partnership seeks to protect children from secondhand smoke

News release Sept. 17, 2007

Suicide in Oregon remains a public health problem, particularly among veterans

News release Sept. 14, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at two coastal locations: Neskowin State Park Beach and Nye Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en las playas del Parque Estatal de Neskowin y de Nye

News release Sept. 12, 2007

Oregon preparing to launch targeted campaign against underage drinking, other substance abuse

Media alert Sept. 12, 2007

Portland news conference: Acting surgeon general to address underage drinking

News release Sept. 12, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Nye Beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa de Nye

News release Sept. 12, 2007

State approves nursing facility project in SE Portland

News release Sept. 11, 2007

• Health advisories issued for water contact in two coastal locations: D River State Park Beach and Neskowin State Park Beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas en dos locales de las playas del Parque Estatal Rio D en el Condado de Lincoln y del Parque Estatal Neskowin en el Condado de Tillamook

Meeting notice Sept. 10, 2007

Public Health Advisory Board meets Friday in Portland

News release Sept. 7, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Nye Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa de Nye en el Condado de Lincoln

News releases Sept. 6, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Nye Beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa Nye en el Condado de Lincoln
• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Harris State Park Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa del Parque Estatal Harris

News release Sept. 5, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Harris State Park Beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa del Parque Estatal Harris

August

News release Aug. 30, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Harris State Park Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa del Parque Estatal Harris

News release Aug. 30, 2007

• Consumers advised to discard ground beef linked to Northwest E. coli O157 infections
• Advertencia a los consumidores para desechar la carne molida vinculada con la infección de E. coli O157 en el Noroeste

News release Aug. 29, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Harris State Park Beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa del Parque Estatal Harris

News release Aug. 29, 2007

Preparing for emergencies takes only a few simple steps

News release Aug. 24, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Neskowin State Park Beach and Siletz Bay Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en las playas del Parque Estatal Neskowin y de Siletz Bay

News release Aug. 23, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Sunset Bay State Park Beach  
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa del Parque Estatal Sunset Bay

Aug. 22, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Sunset Bay State Park Beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa del Parque Estatal Sunset Bay

DHS takes steps to improve emergency medical services program, hires new program leadership

Aug. 21, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Siletz Bay Beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa de la Bahía de Siletz
  
• Health advisory issued for water contact at Neskowin State Park Beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa del Parque Estatal de Neskowin

Meeting notice Aug. 17, 2007

Tobacco Reduction Advisory Committee

News release Aug. 10, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Sunset Bay State Park Beach  
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa del Parque Estatal Sunset Bay

News release Aug. 9, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Bastendorff Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa de Bastendorff

Aug. 8, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Siletz Bay Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa de Siletz Bay

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Bastendorff Beach  
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa de Bastendorff

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Sunset Bay State Park Beach  
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa del Parque Estatal Sunset Bay

Aug. 7, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Siletz Bay Beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa de Siletz Bay

August 2, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Hug Point State Park Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa del Parque Estatal Hug Point

July

July 31, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Hug Point State Park Beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas en dos locales de la playa del Parque Estatal Hug Point

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Harris State Park Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa del Parque Estatal Harris

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at D River State Park Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa del Parque Estatal Rio D

July 27, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Oceanside
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa de Oceanside

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Mill Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa de Mill

July 27, 2007

• Consumers urged to check cupboards for recalled foods

July 26, 2007

• Health advisories issued for water contact in two coastal locations: Harris State Park Beach and Mill Beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas en dos locales de las playas del Parque Estatal Harris y Mill

25, 2007

• Health advisories issued for water contact at two coastal locations: D River State Park Beach and Oceanside Beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas en dos locales de las playas del Parque Estatal Rio D en el Condado de Lincoln y Oceanside en el Condado de Tillamook

July 13, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Mill Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa de Mill

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Beverly State Park Beach and Nye Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en las playas del Parque Estatal Beverly y Nye en el Condado de Lincoln

July 12, 2007

• Health advisories issued for water contact at Beverly State Park Beach and Nye Beach in Lincoln County
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de las playas del Parque Estatal Beverly y Nye en el Condado de Lincoln

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at D River State Park Beach in Lincoln County
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa del Parque Estatal Río D

July 11, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Hubbard Creek Beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa de Hubbard Creek

July 10, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at D River State Park Beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa del Parque Estatal Río D

July 10, 2007

• Patient safety reporting system receives first assessment

July 3, 2007

• State approves relocation of nursing facility beds in Washington County

June

June 28, 2007

• Veggie Booty snack food identified in product recall
• Advertencia de Salud: El bocadillo “Veggie Booty” identificado como producto contaminado

June 28, 2007

• Study shows nonsmokers immediately absorb potent carcinogen found in secondhand smoke

June 25, 2007

• Portland conference to address asthma care, health disparities

June 22, 2007

• Health advisories lifted for water contact at Mill Beach and Harris State Park Beach in Curry County
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en las playas de los parques estatales de Mill y Harris

June 15, 2007

• Alert: recalled toys contain lead, pose health risk

June 15, 2007

• "Beach Teach" campaign launches this week

June 8, 2007

• Oregon to participate in “dirty bomb” response drill

June 8, 2007

• Bat in Ashland tests positive for rabies; precautions advised
• Un Murciélago en Ashland resultó positivo en la prueba de rabia precauciones anunciadas

June 7, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at D River State Park and Oswald West State Park beaches
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con las aguas en las playas del Rió D y del Parque estatal, Oswald-Oeste en el Condado de Tillamook

• Health advisories issued for water contact in two coastal locations: Mill and Harris State Park beaches
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de las playas de los parques estatales de Mill Y Harris

June 6, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Oswald West State Park beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa Oswald-Oeste Parque Estatal

June 5, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at D River State Park beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa de Parque de Estado de Río D

Guest opinion June 4, 2007

• Oregon's clouds don't protect against melanoma; number of cancer cases ranks among the highest nationally

May

May 30, 2007

• Public health officials investigate probable Lane County measles case
• Oficiales de Salud Pública investigan un probable caso de sarampión en el Condado de Lane

May 29, 2007

• Groundwater contamination Public Health Assessment released; public meeting scheduled

Meeting notice May 25, 2007

• Public Health Advisory Board meets Friday in Salem

May 24, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Oceanside Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa de Oceanside

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Mill Beach  
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa de Mill

May 22, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Oceanside Beach  
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa de Oceanside

May 18, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Nye beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa de Nye en el Condado de Lincoln

May 15, 2007

• DHS updates northwest Eugene area on cancer study findings

Media advisory May 11, 2007

• Northwest Immunization Conference

May 11, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Mill Beach in Curry County
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa de Mill en el Condado

May 10, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Nye Beach in Lincoln County 
• Un aviso público de salud fue dado el miércoles debido a los niveles altos de bacteria fecal en las aguas oceánicas de la playa de Nye

May 4, 2007

• DHS releases Morrow-Umatilla perchlorate study

May 2, 2007

• Kids and safety: summer is a dangerous time for too many Oregon youngsters
• Los niños y la seguridad: el verano es una época peligrosa para muchos jóvenes de Oregon

April

Media alert April 26, 2007

• Oregon's ranking by summer-related accidental deaths of children

April 17, 2007

• Follow-up health report on J.H. Baxter Company released, public comment invited

April 3, 2007

• Emergency contraception now available as over-the-counter purchase

April 3, 2007

• Oregon Health Policy Commission recommends steps to fight epidemic of childhood obesity

March

March 30, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Cape Kiwanda Beach
• Se retira la advertencia de salud sobre contacto con el agua en la playa de Cape Kiwanda

March 29, 2007

• Health advisory lifted for water contact at Mill Beach
• Se retira la advertencia en cuanto al contacto con las aguas de Mill Beach

March 29, 2007

• Baby poultry pose Salmonella threat
• Crías de aves de corral representan amenaza de Salmonella

March 29, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Mill Beach
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa de Mill

March 28, 2007

• DHS project promotes self-sufficiency and breastfeeding

March 28, 2007

• Health advisory issued for water contact at Cape Kiwanda beach 
• Advertencia de salud emitida sobre el contacto con las aguas de la playa de Cape Kiwanda 

March 27, 2007

• Children’s environmental health Web site offers help for parents

Meeting notice March 23, 2007

• Advisory Committee for Medical Marijuana meets Thursday in Salem

March 21, 2007

• Assessment shows "WIC works"

March 15, 2007

• Campaign encourages people to eat more fruits and vegetables

March 8, 2007

• DHS Releases Annual Death with Dignity Act Report

February

Feb. 28, 2007

• Flu alert: Oregon cases are on the increase

Meeting notice Feb. 21, 2007

• Tobacco Reduction Advisory Committee meets Thursday

Feb. 14, 2007

• Efforts to keep kids from getting cavities gets a boost

Meeting notice Feb. 14, 2007

• Governor's Council to hear reports on healthy teens survey, methamphetamine and DUII

Feb. 13, 2007

• Parents reminded to get kids immunized by Feb. 21
• Se recuerda a los padres vacunar a sus hijos antes del 21 de Febrero

Feb. 7, 2007

• Medical advisory group lays groundwork for public health emergency decision-making

Feb. 2, 2007

• Governor gives recognition to the importance of children's dental health

Feb. 1, 2007

• Building dome goes red to draw attention to heart health

January

Jan. 29, 2007

• DHS joins national campaign to raise radon awareness

Jan. 27, 2007

• State grants certificate of need to Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Inc. for a new hospital in Hillsboro

Jan. 24, 2007

• Immunization ALERT expands 'shots due' messages to include kids through age 14

Jan. 23, 2007

• Report cites support for school-based health centers

Jan. 22, 2007

• Oregon records its lowest rate of tobacco sales to minors

Meeting notice Jan. 18, 2007

• Advisory Committee for Medical Marijuana meets Monday in Portland

Jan. 11, 2007

• 2006 a record-breaking year for norovirus in Oregon

Meeting notice Jan. 8, 2007

• Oregon HIV Care Coalition meeting Jan. 17

Jan. 4, 2007

• Project manager hired to oversee emergency planning for vulnerable population

Meeting notice Jan. 3, 2007

• People with Physical Disabilities Advisory Committee to meet Wednesday and Thursday

Guest opinion Jan. 3, 2007

• Handwashing -- what your mother didn't tell you

Jan. 2, 2007

• Public health officials encourage emergency planning