2009 Public Health News Releases
November 20, 2009
H1N1 influenza illness decreases but is still elevatedNovember 19, 2009
Fewest traffic fatalities in ten years, homicides increase November 17, 2009
Sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates stable, inequities persist November 17, 2009
Tuberculosis remains health threat in King County November 16, 2009
Stay safe, healthy in stormy weather November 6, 2009
King County pharmacies to offer H1N1 vaccine for at-risk people October 26, 2009
King County Board of Health meeting on October 30, 2009 October 23, 2009
Public Health to suspend H1N1 clinic end of day Friday October 20, 2009
H1N1 vaccinations available for people with no health insurance and significant health problems October 15, 2009
First local H1N1 influenza death this fall October 13, 2009
King County Board of Health seeks health professional member October 8, 2009
Health improves in some but not all realms for King County residents, as shown by new Community Health Indicators October 1, 2009
Community readies for arrival of H1N1 influenza vaccine September 23, 2009
South King County Latino Family Health & Safety Fair set for September 26, 2009 (this press release is in English and Spanish) September 17, 2009
Board of Health to King County residents: Prepare for swine flu now to stay healthy this fall September 11, 2009
King County Board of Health meeting on September 17, 2009 September 10, 2009
Seasonal flu vaccine arrives early, vaccination encouraged September 8, 2009
West Nile virus detected in a bird in King County September 2, 2009
King County smoking rate drops, gaps in who smokes remain September 2, 2009
Seniors: Remain active to reduce falls August 14, 2009
Two locally-treated patients infected with Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 virus (swine flu) August 13, 2009
Great shot for fall: children's back-to-school immunizations July 30, 2009
First heat-related death reported in King County July 23, 2009
Second King County resident dies from H1N1 influenza July 23, 2009
Stay cool and healthy as the weather gets hotter July 10, 2009
King County Board of Health meeting on July 16, 2009 July 8, 2009
Report highlights fatal consequences of living homeless June 15, 2009
King County resident dies from H1N1 influenza June 11, 2009
King County Board of Health meeting on June 18, 2009 June 9, 2009
Fingertip rescue: New phone applications teach CPR and choking aid June 4, 2009
Cocaine contamination threatens local users May 21, 2009
Snow pack melt increases drowning risk May 21, 2009
Increased illness shows need to keep sick children home May 15, 2009
King County Board of Health holds special meeting on May 21, 2009 May 4, 2009
King County H1N1 influenza update May 3, 2009
6 additional persons with probable H1N1 virus (swine flu) in King County May 2, 2009
Six additional reports of probable H1N1 virus (swine flu) in King County May 1, 2009
One more person with H1N1 virus (swine flu) in King County April 30, 2009
Seven additional people with probable swine flu (H1N1) in King County April 30, 2009
New information leads to seven-day closure for Madrona K-8 April 29, 2009
Probable swine flu (H1N1) in King County April 14, 2009
Calling all heroes: Emergency Medical Dispatchers honored April 9, 2009
King County Board of Health meeting on April 16, 2009 April 3, 2009
Public Health is everyone's health: Take a walk to celebrate March 23, 2009
World TB Day: Global epidemic, local threat March 13, 2009
King County Board of Health meeting on March 19, 2009 March 2, 2009
Screening and early detection can prevent colon cancer February 12, 2009
King County Board of Health meeting on February 19, 2009 February 3, 2009
Pap screening, HPV vaccine prevent cancer and save lives February 2, 2009
20 years of healthier kids: Celebrating Seattle's school-based health centers January 7, 2009
Drinking water wells, septic systems at risk during floods
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