2006 Public Health News Releases December 29, 2006 Public Health releases 2005 Medical Examiner's annual report on deaths in King County December 28, 2006 Extra DUI patrols continue through the New Year December 16, 2006 Local carbon monoxide poisonings highlight danger December 15, 2006 Extra police patrols throughout the holidays: 16th Annual "Night of 1,000 Stars" dedicated this year to two officers killed in crashes caused by impaired drivers December 14, 2006 With power outages, avoid accidental carbon monoxide poisoning and keep food safe December 11, 2006 New resuscitation guidelines may be saving lives in King County December 9, 2006 Public Health reports one case of imported measles December 8, 2006 King County Board of Health meeting on December 15, 2006 December 4, 2006 New paramedic service activated in south King County December 4, 2006 New report on homeless deaths reflects the lethal threats of homelessness December 2, 2006 Emergency preparedness gets a boost as hundreds are vaccinated for seasonal flu December 1, 2006 Public Health statement regarding King County Ombudsman s Office report on Jail Health November 30, 2006 World AIDS Day 2006 focuses on stopping AIDS, increasing testing November 27, 2006 Vaccinate now for the 2006-2007 flu season November 27, 2006 Sims names new Public Health director November 21, 2006 Extra officers target unsafe drivers November 21, 2006 Take care of your health, reduce stress during the holidays November 20, 2006 Food safety tips for a safe and healthy holiday season November 16, 2006 Continued commitment to service, world-class excellence mark Medic One and Emergency Medical Services report November 14, 2006 A Spanish-language play about diabetes returns to raise community awareness November 9, 2006 Horse dies in King County from West Nile virus November 9, 2006 Seattle neighborhoods will receive U.S. postal mail deliveries as part of emergency preparedness exercise November 7, 2006 Sixth West Nile virus bird detected in King County November 2, 2006 Kudos for Public Health Emergency Preparedness Training: UW and Public Health partnership yields award-winning results October 24, 2006 Two more birds with West Nile virus detected in King County October 23, 2006 Learning Katrina s Lesson: Community comes together to serve the vulnerable in emergencies October 23, 2006 King County Board of Health special meeting on October 27, 2006 October 18, 2006 Local black leaders to speak out, challenge community to stop HIV October 13, 2006 West Nile virus detected in King County October 13, 2006 King County Board of Health Meeting on October 20, 2006 October 12, 2006 A five second walk can save a child's life October 4, 2006 Health summit focuses on gay men's strengths and new approaches to HIV and STD prevention September 20, 2006 Seattle event promotes health screenings for African American women September 19, 2006 Public Health launches intensive campaign during National Clean Hands Week September 12, 2006 Medical Examiner seeking public's help to identify person September 8, 2006 King County Board of Health meeting on September 15, 2006 September 5, 2006 2nd Annual South King County Latina Health Fair September 1, 2006 Public Health accepting proposals for HIV/AIDS care services August 31, 2006 Drunk driving crackdown continues through Labor Day August 30, 2006 Continued strong decline in smoking rates in King County August 21, 2006 Control activities lead to continued decrease of TB cases in 2005 August 15, 2006 Immunizations will keep children safe, healthy and in school August 11, 2006 Update: All of King County closed to shellfish harvesting August 10, 2006 South King County closed to shellfish harvesting August 2, 2006 New Public Health Reserve Corps invites volunteers for disaster response July 27, 2006 Mosquito season in full swing, take West Nile virus precautions July 26, 2006 Bellevue Emergency Medical Dispatchers of the Year will be honored by Public Health July 20, 2006 Report contact with bats to Public Health July 12, 2006 High number of local drownings cause for serious concern July 10, 2006 King County Board of Health meeting on July 14, 2006 June 28, 2006 Local river conditions present danger for water enthusiasts June 26, 2006 Staying cool from the sun: tips to stay healthy in the heat June 26, 2006 Stay healthy and save lives: National HIV Testing Day marks the importance of regular testing June 19, 2006 Digital Library will put community and health professionals in touch with quality information June 16, 2006 Vashon Island closed to shellfish harvesting June 12, 2006 Local input sought at state health policy forum June 9, 2006 King County Board of Health meeting on June 16, 2006 May 15, 2006 King County Board of Health meeting on May 19, 2006 May 11, 2006 Advancing actions to change obesity and overweight trends May 11, 2006 Walking maps provide direction to healthier future in North Bend and Snoqualmie May 10, 2006 Community comes together for Columbia City Walks! May 4, 2006 Extra officers will look for intoxicated drivers on Cinco de Mayo May 4, 2006 A Spanish-language play about diabetes seeks to raise community awareness April 24, 2006 Tooth decay persists for many Seattle and King County children, according to 2005 Smile Survey April 14, 2006 King County Board of Health meeting on April 21, 2006 April 12, 2006 Local heroes honored, water safety promoted during 13th Annual April Pools Day event April 11, 2006 Tackling tough questions to keep youth tobacco free April 6, 2006 Children urged to "Live outside the box" April 5, 2006 Decisions to be made regarding 2007 and 2008 funding for HIV/AIDS care services in King County April 3, 2006 Stepping out for better health, community takes Public Health Week in stride March 16, 2006 St. Patrick's Day patrols seek to keep streets safe March 16, 2006 Public Health and Children's issue safety warning for Magnetix toys February 28, 2006 King County, local health care leaders rise to the threat of pandemic flu with cooperative Health Care Coalition February 23, 2006 Benefits of immunizations against serious diseases touted in new campaign February 22, 2006 Better food and more physical activity help energize meetings and workplace February 17, 2006 Health of King County reports finds improvements and challenges February 14, 2006 Is there a meth lab in your neighborhood? February 10, 2006 King County Board of Health Meeting on February 17, 2006 January 18, 2006 Pedestrian Safety Summit aims to prevent future tragedies January 13, 2006 King County Board of Health Meeting on January 20, 2006
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