King County Board of Health Meeting on September 17, 2004
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Friday, September 10, 2004
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KING COUNTY, WA - The King County Board of Health will hold its next meeting on Friday, September 17, 2004, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the following location: King County Council Chambers
10th Floor, King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue, Seattle
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Call to order
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Announcement of any alternates serving in place of regular members
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Approval of Minutes of July 16, 2004 (Action Item)
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General Public Comments
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Chair's Report
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Board Members' Updates
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Director's Report
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Briefing - Tuberculosis Control Program
Dr. Masa Narita will brief the Board regarding some of the current issues and trends associated with Public Health's Tuberculosis Control Program. Dr. Narita will provide a general overview of the disease, as well as discussion regarding tuberculosis among the homeless population in King County.
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Briefing - Institute of Medicine – Core Indicators
In an effort to further the Board of Health's discussion regarding the Institute of Medicine's report, 'The Future of the Public's Health,' Dr. David Solet, from Public Health's Epidemiology, Planning, & Evaluation section, will present potential priority one core indicators. Evaluating and analyzing core indicator data is an ongoing process that is critical to understanding health issues in the community.
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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
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The King County Board of Health sets county-wide public health policy, enacts and enforces local public health regulations, and carries out other duties of local boards of health specified in state law. These duties include enforcing state public health statutes, preventing and controlling the spread of infectious disease, abating nuisances, and establishing fee schedules for licenses, permits and other services.
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