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2007 Public Health News Releases

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December 27, 2007 
Public Health releases annual report on deaths in King County

December 6, 2007 
King County Board of Health and State Board of Health in joint meeting on December 13, 2007

December 6, 2007 
Free flu shots on December 9, 2007

November 26, 2007 
Not too late to vaccinate and protect against the flu

November 21, 2007 
Make food safety your family's holiday tradition

November 14, 2007 
Report shows the lethal threat and harsh realities of homelessness

October 29, 2007 
New diabetes grant supports community effort to reduce growing burden of deadly disease

October 19, 2007 
King County Board of Health special meeting on October 26, 2007

October 9, 2007 
Vaccination is the best protection for 2007-08 flu season

September 24, 2007 
Medic One and Emergency Medical Services report shows coordinated, life-saving system

September 20, 2007 
King County Board of Health sets agenda to reduce new HIV infections

September 19, 2007 
Event underscores importance of health screenings for African American women

September 13, 2007 
King County Board of Health meeting on September 20, 2007

August 30, 2007 
3rd Annual South King County Latino Family Health Fair

August 22, 2007
Es la temporada del virus del Nilo Occidental: Evite las picaduras de mosquitos

August 17, 2007
2006 tuberculosis report shows rise, plus intense control activities

August 9, 2007
Rabies caution: Report contact with bats to Public Health

August 8, 2007
Immunizing now will keep children safe, healthy and in school

August 1, 2007
King County's smoking rate at new low

July 19, 2007
Menu labeling, trans fat ban approved by the Board of Health

July 17, 2007
How many calories does that burger have? King County residents don't know - but want to

July 12, 2007
King County Board of Health meeting on July 19, 2007

July 12, 2007
Water safety fashion show kicks off Summer Splashtacular

July 5, 2007
Public Health on the move to new location

June 27, 2007
Medical Examiner seeks public's help to identify person

June 21, 2007
Be SunWise this summer to protect your skin from sun's harmful rays

June 14, 2007 
King County Board of Health meeting on June 21, 2007

June 1, 2007
Open water is very dangerous at this time of year

June 1, 2007
Local and national chronic disease prevention leaders convene in King County

May 31, 2007 
West Nile virus is here -- avoid mosquito bites

May 25, 2007
HIV prevention funds available for 2008 and 2009

May 23, 2007
New cancer-prevention vaccine now available

May 3, 2007
King County Board of Health meeting on May 10, 2007

May 3, 2007
Extra law enforcement looking for intoxicated drivers

April 30, 2007
Latest diabetes report on King County residents reveals a growing and costly disease

April 19, 2007
Local heroes honored, water safety promoted during April Pools Day event

April 19, 2007
King County receives $500,000 Food and Fitness Initiative Grant

April 18, 2007
New prevention campaign promotes HIV testing in Spanish-speaking communities

April 12, 2007
Congressman McDermott is honored for his support of women, infant and children's nutrition

April 12, 2007
King County Board of Health meeting on April 19, 2007

April 11, 2007
Emergency Medical Dispatchers of the Year honored for quick thinking and steady service

April 2, 2007
At home or work, take a walk for Public Health Week

March 16, 2007
Law enforcement on the lookout for impaired drivers

March 15, 2007
King County Board of Health advances healthy eating and active living

March 9, 2007
Statement on Jail Health Services

March 8, 2007
King County Board of Health meeting on March 15, 2007

March 7, 2007
Community wears blue for Colon Cancer Awareness Day

February 17, 2007
King County child dies from bacterial infection

February 15, 2007
King County child dies with symptoms of the flu

February 8, 2007
King County Board of Health meeting on February 15, 2007

February 5, 2007
Message to Black community about HIV: Get informed, get involved, get tested, get treated

February 1, 2007
Four-case cluster of highly-resistant HIV found in King County

January 25, 2007
Healthy eating and active living: reaching everyone

January 23, 2007
It's a great time to get a flu shot

January 11, 2007 
King County Board of Health meeting on January 18, 2007

January 10, 2007
Public Health officials report one case of imported measles

January 5, 2007
Weekend storm may bring power outages - avoid accidental carbon monoxide poisoning and keep food safe