King County Board of Health meeting on March 19, 2004

Friday, March 12, 2004

KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON - The King County Board of Health will hold its next meeting on Friday, March 19, 2004, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The meeting will be held at:

King County Council Chambers
10th Floor, King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue, Seattle

A G E N D A

I.	Call to order
II.	Announcement of Any Alternates Serving in Place of Regular Members
III.	Approval of Minutes of February 20, 2004 (Action Item)
IV.	General Public Comments
V.	Chair's Report
VI.	Board Members' Updates
VII.	Director's Report
VIII.	Rulemaking -- Title 8, Regulation of Rabies (Action Item) Briefing Public Hearing Board Discussion
IX.	Briefing: How Healthy Are We? Dr. Jim Krieger and Dr. David Solet of Public Health's Epidemiology, Planning, and Evaluation Unit will explain: core health indicators, such as access to health care, obesity and infant mortality how these indicators are selected in evaluations how indicators are used, especially to make informed policy decisions There will be discussion with the board on the most appropriate indicators for future monitoring of the public's health.
Adjournment

If you have questions or need additional information about this agenda, please call Lisa Werlech, Interim Board of Health Administrator, Public Health - Seattle & King County, at 206-296-4850.

Sign language, communication material in alternate formats or other reasonable accommodations can be arranged. Please call 206-296-4850 or TDD Number 206- 296-4600 or use Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6384.

Visit the King County Board of Health webpages for information about the Board. Go to www.kingcounty.gov/health/boh

Providing effective and innovative health and disease prevention services for over 1.8 million residents and visitors of King County, Public Health – Seattle & King County works for safer and healthier communities for everyone, every day.

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