1999 Public Health News Releases
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December 29, 1999
Drunk drivers twice as likely to get caught on New Year's Eve
December 22, 1999
Too many poor kids go without dental care
December 16, 1999
Influenza advisory
December 15, 1999
Washington State and King County step up holiday drinking and driving safety measures
December 7, 1999
New requirements for food handlers take effect January 4, 2000
December 2, 1999
All WTO arrestees receive appropriate health screening
November 29, 1999
Update on bioterrorism preparedness: The role of Public Health and health care providers
November 19, 1999
Board of Health Adopts Fee Increases to Replace Lost Tax Revenue
November 16, 1999
Smoking rates among sexual minorities are double those of the general population
November 9, 1999
Public Health's Medical Examiner's 1998 Annual Report
November 5, 1999
Hepatitis A outbreak in Northeast Seattle and East Shoreline
October 26, 1999
Unsafe drivers are target of Halloween weekend "Emphasis Patrols"
October 26, 1999
Public Health convenes community meetings about Medic One and Emergency Medical Services
October 11, 1999
Public Health urges safe sleep practices for infants
October 11, 1999
Flu is risky and preventable...Now is the time to get immunized
October 5, 1999
Healthy Youth in King County Report: Building "Developmental Assets" for youth is the recipe for health and lifelong wellness
September 30, 1999
Initiative 695: Potential impacts on Public Health
September 28, 1999
King County child immunization rates at all time high
September 13, 1999
Health risk from chemical fire likely minimal
September 10, 1999
Resurgent bacterially sexually transmitted disease among men who have sex with men (MSM)
August 25, 1999
Seattle designated as #1 Kid Friendly City in United States
August 18, 1999
1999 school immunization requirements
August 12, 1999
Safeco Field's food safety practices are consistently better
August 2, 1999
Decisions made regarding year 2000 funding for HIV/AIDS care services in King County
August 2, 1999
Stadium food safety has improved dramatically
July 30, 1999
Public Health is monitoring food safety practices at Safeco Field
July 23, 1999
More food safety violations found at Safeco Field
July 22, 1999
King County drug trends analysis complete for 1998
July 8, 1999
Salmonella outbreak update
July 1, 1999
Drivers urged not to drink and drive on holiday weekend
June 30, 1999
Salmonella case numbers continue to rise
June 25, 1999
Salmonella outbreak in King County
June 23, 1999
Dr. Donald T. Reay, Chief Medical Examiner, to retire
June 17, 1999
King County focuses on safety as beaches open for summer
June 11, 1999
Public Health responds to hepatitis A outbreak among street youth and injection drug users
June 8, 1999
Low tides are inviting but shellfish in King County may make you sick
June 2, 1999
Funding priorities set for HIV prevention efforts
May 4, 1999
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
April 30, 1999
Healthy meals are easy to make and taste great
April 16, 1999
Board of Health to employers: provide coverage for mental health and chemical dependency treatment on equal par with other health benefits
April 16, 1999
Local health plans, health care organizations, and hospitals collaborate to fund community health programs
April 12, 1999
King County Board of Health April meeting
April 11, 1999
Public Health's HIV/STD Hotline -- New hours, same great service
March 31, 1999
Recall round-up: Eliminate hazardous products in homes and stores
March 19, 1999
Board of Health approves septic system regulations
March 12, 1999
King County Board of Health, March meeting agenda
March 11, 1999
Diabetes epidemic growing: Lifestyle and family history are key indicators
March 9, 1999
Number of "Smoke Free" restaurants soars
March 4, 1999
Pertussis alert expanded; Issaquah families warned
March 2, 1999
HIV/AIDS Planning Council launches open process for prevention planning
February 22, 1999
Public Health teams with law enforcement to prevent tobacco access by minors
February 17, 1999
Lesbian health advertising campaign a success despite challenges
January 28, 1999
STD rates rise dramatically in gay men
January 27, 1999
1999 bookmark contest calls for anti-tobacco messages
January 22, 1999
Hepatitis B and the safety of hepatitis B vaccine
January 19, 1999
King County heroin deaths hit record high for 1998
January 15, 1999
King County Board of Health passes resolution on HIV reporting
January 12, 1999
King County Board of Health January meeting
January 11, 1999
More than half of King County pregnancies are unintended
January 8, 1999
Children vaccinated in other countries may not be protected against rubella
January 7, 1999
Update: Rubella outbreak and special vaccination clinics
January 4, 1999
Director of Public Health speaks out against anti-gay violence
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