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
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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 mammograms
Public Health launches new Family Planning webpages
World No Tobacco Day celebrated with activities across King County
New report on health status of American Indians and Alaska Natives in King County
Traffic Emphasis Patrols during Memorial Day weekend will target unsafe drivers
Allergy sufferers aided by renewal of state law
New TV show answers common questions on household hazardous chemicals
King County Asthma Forum will hold Summits to address childhood asthma
Some retailers in Eastside cities still sell tobacco to youth
King County Board of Health meeting on May 18, 2001
During National Nurses Week, nurses urge women to get mammograms and Pap tests
Traffic Safety Coalition reveals plan to reduce alcohol-related crashes during Cinco de Mayo
Public Health recommends routine STD testing for gay men
Drug use declines among King County students
Public Health issues new edition of internationally-recognized childhood immunization booklet
Local health plans and hospitals heralded for their work in addressing troubling community health trends
April Pool's Day 2001. Prevention works: No children drowned while swimming last year
Emergency Services Plan to keep Medic One rolling (external link)
King County Board of Health meeting on April 20, 2001
Students helping students: Pathways after-school program receives grants to continue successful outreach
Free educational workshop for owners of on-site septic systems
Free and low-cost health insurance available for children and teens
Get rid of home molds, improve your health
Summit brings together students, schools and community to prevent tobacco use and sale to minors
Public Health offers effective tips to quit smoking
Public Health expands recommendations for prevention of chlamydia and gonorrhea
Public Health launches new immunization website
Sims, Schell proclaim Public Health Week
Free breast cancer and cervical cancer screenings offered in April
New insights into domestic violence in ethnic and sexual minority populations
How healthy is the air in your home?
HIV/AIDS Planning Council launches open process for 2002 care planning
Tuberculosis remains a Public Health concern
Community leaders and local health officials take action against resurgence in STDs
State of Washington presents award to Public Health's Tobacco Prevention Program
Cities, County and State will participate in St. Patrick's Day traffic safety emphasis patrols
Free cervical cancer and breast cancer screenings offered in South Seattle and South King County
King County Board of Health meeting on March 16, 2001
Public Health issues Youth Health Services Report
Twelfth case of measles confirmed in King County
Free breast cancer screenings offered next Wednesday by appointment
Public Health unveils online videos for owners of on-site sewage systems
Measles update: Total confirmed cases now at 11; additional public exposures identified
Measles update: Total confirmed cases now at 10; additional public exposures identified
Public Health receives federal grant for low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS
Be dear to your heart: Know the signs of a heart attack; immediately call 9-1-1
Northshore Public Health immunizations available by appointment
King County Board of Health Meeting on February 16, 2001
Measles update: Total confirmed cases now at nine; additional public exposures identified
Public Health recommends safe sleep practices for infants
Measles update: total confirmed cases now at six
Public Health issues update on measles outbreak
King County Asthma Forum awarded grant to combat pediatric asthma
Obesity on the rise -- healthy eating and exercise are urged
King County retailers refuse selling tobacco to teens at record levels in 2000
Public Health issues report on racial and ethnic discrimination in health care
Public Health Releases Report on Cancer on Vashon-Maury Island
Free cervical cancer and breast cancer screenings offered next week
Public Health issues measles advisory
King County Board of Health Meeting on January 19, 2001
Suicide is leading cause of injury death in King County