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Public Health News for 2006
Health advisories, media alerts, news releases, guest opinions, and public meeting notices
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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
2005 News Archive
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