2001 Public Health News Releases
December 24, 2001
Television show offers local information on bioterrorism December 14, 2001
Traffic patrols stepped up during holidays and "Night of 1,000 Stars" December 3, 2001
King County Board of Health special meeting on December 7, 2001 November 30, 2001
Public Health releases report on death trends for King County November 21, 2001
Public meeting to discuss proposed on-site sewage fees November 20, 2001
Broad coalition stresses teen car safety during national buckle-up awareness week November 19, 2001
Buckle up children correctly to prevent a tragedy and a leading cause of death during the holidays November 15, 2001
Safe food handling and cooking practices are a central part of a healthy holiday November 14, 2001
New diabetes webpages will help tackle increasing health problem in King County November 13, 2001
Gay American Smokeout: Quit tobacco for a day, take a critical step towards better health November 9, 2001
King County Board of Health meeting on November 16, 2001 October 25, 2001
Traffic Safety Emphasis Patrols during Halloween will "Surround The Sound" October 22, 2001
Quality indoor air, quality health October 18, 2001
New community-based diabetes activities will help bridge the health gap for minority communities October 15, 2001
King County Board of Health meeting on October 19, 2001 October 13, 2001
Public Health announces negative results from testing of substance in envelope at Boeing in Kent October 12, 2001
King County Medical Examiner's Statement on the death of Thomas Crane Wales October 10, 2001
Public Health unveils 2001-2002 flu webpages and issues flu recommendations October 8, 2001
Public Health working with local and national agencies to prepare for bioterrorism October 2, 2001
New Take Charge family planning program highly popular, will benefit thousands of men and women October 1, 2001
Public Health provides treatment and control measures for tuberculosis cases in King County October 1, 2001
Celebrating National Child Health Day September 26, 2001
Best Beginnings for first-time mothers and families September 25, 2001
Public Health issues annual report on Emergency Medical Services and Medic One September 17, 2001
King County Board of Health meeting on September 21, 2001 September 11, 2001
Puget Sound Blood Center receiving donations from area residents September 10, 2001
Food Inspection webpages launched September 6, 2001
Major federal grant will support health care for uninsured children August 31, 2001
Traffic Emphasis Patrols during Labor Day weekend will target unsafe drivers August 30, 2001
Oral health is key to children's health August 28, 2001
Health centers offer teens quality and friendly services August 21, 2001
Seattle receives A+ grade as a "Kid Friendly City" in United States August 20, 2001
Heroin Task Force issues recommendations to tackle heroin abuse August 14, 2001
Immunization requirements for back to school August 3, 2001
HIV/AIDS Planning Council adopts allocation plan for 2002 care services August 2, 2001
Launching new Meth Lab Cleanup webpages August 1, 2001
Breastfeeding is the healthiest option. August 1 - 7 is World Breastfeeding Week July 26, 2001
Secondhand Smoke Education Campaign means cleaner air in King County bowling centers July 25, 2001
Drug-related emergency hospital visits on the rise July 24, 2001
Consumidores, especialmente mujeres embarazadas, no deben comer quesos no pasteurizados y queso fresco July 18, 2001
Signing up kids for health care at the Fair July 18, 2001
In-store tobacco advertising on the rise July 16, 2001
July and August Board of Health meetings canceled July 10, 2001
Tuberculosis rates in King County have held steady during last decade July 5, 2001
Bats are here, but no need to fear June 26, 2001
A day for saving lives: National HIV Counseling & Testing Day is June 27, 2001 June 21, 2001
Don't get sick from lake water: Know how to reduce the risk of recreational water illnesses June 21, 2001
New Washington ID cards and driver licenses will help fight against underage tobacco and alcohol use June 20, 2001
Public Health alerts public and local health care providers to alarming rise in gonorrhea rates June 20, 2001
Keeping summer swimming safe for friends and family June 12, 2001
No immediate cleanup actions needed for child-use properties on Vashon and Maury Islands June 11, 2001
Public Health announces effort to address club drug use among youth June 8, 2001
Public Health, The Seattle Sounders and 5th graders team up against second-hand smoke June 7, 2001
King County Board of Health meeting on June 15, 2001 June 7, 2001
National Men's Health Week: A time for men to start improving their health
June 1, 2001
On National Cancer Survivors Day, survivors urge women to get mammogramsJune 4, 2001
Public Health launches new Family Planning webpages May 31, 2001
World No Tobacco Day celebrated with activities across King County May 30, 2001
New report on health status of American Indians and Alaska Natives in King County May 24, 2001
Traffic Emphasis Patrols during Memorial Day weekend will target unsafe drivers May 18, 2001
Allergy sufferers aided by renewal of state law May 17, 2001
New TV show answers common questions on household hazardous chemicals May 17, 2001
King County Asthma Forum will hold Summits to address childhood asthma May 11, 2001
Some retailers in Eastside cities still sell tobacco to youth May 11, 2001
King County Board of Health meeting on May 18, 2001 May 9, 2001
During National Nurses Week, nurses urge women to get mammograms and Pap tests May 4, 2001
Traffic Safety Coalition reveals plan to reduce alcohol-related crashes during Cinco de Mayo April 30, 2001
Public Health recommends routine STD testing for gay men April 24, 2001
Drug use declines among King County students April 23, 2001
Public Health issues new edition of internationally-recognized childhood immunization booklet April 20, 2001
Local health plans and hospitals heralded for their work in addressing troubling community health trends April 17, 2001
April Pool's Day 2001. Prevention works: No children drowned while swimming last year April 16, 2001
Emergency Services Plan to keep Medic One rolling (external link) April 13, 2001
King County Board of Health meeting on April 20, 2001 April 12, 2001
Students helping students: Pathways after-school program receives grants to continue successful outreach April 12, 2001
Free educational workshop for owners of on-site septic systems April 5, 2001
Free and low-cost health insurance available for children and teens April 4, 2001
Get rid of home molds, improve your health April 3, 2001
Summit brings together students, schools and community to prevent tobacco use and sale to minors April 3, 2001
Public Health offers effective tips to quit smoking April 2, 2001
Public Health expands recommendations for prevention of chlamydia and gonorrhea April 2, 2001
Public Health launches new immunization website April 2, 2001
Sims, Schell proclaim Public Health Week March 29, 2001
Free breast cancer and cervical cancer screenings offered in April March 28, 2001
New insights into domestic violence in ethnic and sexual minority populations March 27, 2001
How healthy is the air in your home? March 27, 2001
HIV/AIDS Planning Council launches open process for 2002 care planning March 23, 2001
Tuberculosis remains a Public Health concern March 20, 2001
Community leaders and local health officials take action against resurgence in STDs March 19, 2001
State of Washington presents award to Public Health's Tobacco Prevention Program March 15, 2001
Cities, County and State will participate in St. Patrick's Day traffic safety emphasis patrols March 14, 2001
Free cervical cancer and breast cancer screenings offered in South Seattle and South King County March 12, 2001
King County Board of Health meeting on March 16, 2001 March 8, 2001
Public Health issues Youth Health Services Report March 6, 2001
Twelfth case of measles confirmed in King County February 22, 2001
Free breast cancer screenings offered next Wednesday by appointment February 22, 2001
Public Health unveils online videos for owners of on-site sewage systems February 19, 2001
Measles update: Total confirmed cases now at 11; additional public exposures identified February 16, 2001
Measles update: Total confirmed cases now at 10; additional public exposures identified February 15, 2001
Public Health receives federal grant for low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS February 13, 2001
Be dear to your heart: Know the signs of a heart attack; immediately call 9-1-1 February 12, 2001
Northshore Public Health immunizations available by appointment February 12, 2001
King County Board of Health Meeting on February 16, 2001 February 9, 2001
Measles update: Total confirmed cases now at nine; additional public exposures identified February 6, 2001
Public Health recommends safe sleep practices for infants February 2, 2001
Measles update: total confirmed cases now at six February 2, 2001
Public Health issues update on measles outbreak January 30, 2001
King County Asthma Forum awarded grant to combat pediatric asthma January 25, 2001
Obesity on the rise -- healthy eating and exercise are urged January 24, 2001
King County retailers refuse selling tobacco to teens at record levels in 2000 January 24, 2001
Public Health issues report on racial and ethnic discrimination in health care January 23, 2001
Public Health Releases Report on Cancer on Vashon-Maury Island January 19, 2001
Free cervical cancer and breast cancer screenings offered next week January 18, 2001
Public Health issues measles advisory January 5, 2001
King County Board of Health Meeting on January 19, 2001January 5, 2001
Suicide is leading cause of injury death in King County
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