2003 Public Health News Releases
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December 30, 2003
Extra patrols continue through the New Year
December 19, 2003
King County Medical Examiner's Office seeks public's help in identifying individual
December 18, 2003
Extra police patrols watching roads
December 18, 2003
Venue change for King County Board of Health meeting on December 19th
December 17, 2003
Public Health reminds that simple steps can help prevent the spread of flu
December 15, 2003
Sims, King County Medic One honors lifesavers
December 15, 2003
Public Health leads community effort in SARS preparation
December 12, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on December 19th
December 4, 2003
Public Health and Children's emphasize importance of flu shots for infants and children
November 21, 2003
King County Board of Health calls for preparations for the potential return of SARS
November 21, 2003
King County Board of Health approves updated solid waste code
November 19, 2003
Public Health releases Medical Examiner annual report on death trends in King County
November 14, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on November 21
November 12, 2003
New TV show emphasizes at-home food safety
October 30, 2003
Scary driving will not be allowed during Halloween
October 22, 2003
Floods stress septic systems, may lead to damage or failure
October 15, 2003
Historic Community Manifesto addressing HIV and STDs locally signed by Sims, Plough
October 10, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on October 17th
October 6, 2003
Public Health recommends flu shots for everybody, especially high-risk individuals
September 25, 2003
King County Children and Family Commission recruiting members
September 24, 2003
Record number of infant pertussis, "whooping cough," cases locally
September 23, 2003
Public Health issues annual report on Medic One and Emergency Medical Services
September 18, 2003
Community partners and Public Health receive $1 million to fight chronic diseases
September 15, 2003
Community event stresses taking loved one to doctor, bridging health disparities
September 15, 2003
Public Health restaurant inspection webpages surpass 1 million hits
September 12, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on September 19th
August 29, 2003
Officers seek out impaired drivers
August 5, 2003
Public Health, Shoreline and Kenmore publish walking maps to promote physical activity
August 4, 2003
Immunize now for the 2003-4 school year
July 31, 2003
Breastfeeding is healthiest option, reduces overweight and obesity for mother and child
July 30, 2003
Lifesaving Automated External Defibrillators being installed at ten Public Health Centers
July 18, 2003
Board of Health acts to reclassify espresso carts
July 18, 2003
Bike helmets now the rule in Seattle
July 14, 2003
Public Health announces availability of HIV Prevention Funds for 2004 and 2005
July 11, 2003
Board of Health meeting on July 18th
July 9, 2003
New dental grant expands services to infants and toddlers in King County
June 30, 2003
Spike in pertussis, "whooping cough," cases in King County
June 25, 2003
Take the test, take control: National HIV Testing Day is June 27
June 13, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on June 20th
June 11, 2003
Public Health announces dramatic decline in teen pregnancies, births and abortions in Seattle and King County
June 3, 2003
Community leaders and local health officials encourage personal action from gay men against resurgent HIV and STD
June 2, 2003
Community leaders, clergy and Sims hold HIV/AIDS Summit and launch prevention campaign focusing on African Americans
May 22, 2003
Public Health offers free tobacco retailer training class
May 12, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on May 16, 2003
May 8, 2003
New TV show discusses dirty bombs, radiation health risks and preparedness
May 2, 2003
Leaders advocate for a safe Cinco de Mayo
April 18, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on April 25th
April 17, 2003
Sims, Public Health Director announce plan to tackle West Nile virus
April 11, 2003
Public Health announces new suspected cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
April 9, 2003
Community leaders honor heroes and stress water safety
April 7, 2003
Public Health announces one new suspected case of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
April 7, 2003
Public Health urges healthy eating, active living
April 2, 2003
King County experiencing a 30-year high in TB cases; new case reported at a local school
April 1, 2003
Public Health announces two new cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in King County
March 28, 2003
Two suspected cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in Washington state
March 24, 2003
Public Health receives federal grant for low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS
March 14, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on March 21st
March 13, 2003
Traffic safety a concern during St. Patrick's Day
March 4, 2003
Public Health teams up with local youth and Seattle Sonics to promote clean indoor air
February 18, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on February 21st
February 6, 2003
Board of Health announces three new members
January 30, 2003
Local teachers awarded for excellence in physical education
January 29, 2003
Oral health grant links thousands of kids into integrated "teeth to toes" health care services
January 29, 2003
King County Medical Examiner's Office seeks public's help in identifying individual
January 23, 2003
Senate victory for Community Access Program will bring local benefits
January 17, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on January 24th
January 15, 2003
Now is an excellent time for flu shot
January 14, 2003
Drug deaths increase in King County in early 2002
January 13, 2003
Public Health awarded grants to reduce secondhand smoke exposure and help students quit smoking
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