2011 Public Health News Releases
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December 19, 2011
King County has fewest homicides in ten years
December 15, 2011
Special flu shot opportunity for people who can't afford to pay
December 15, 2011
Sales of tobacco to minors doubles in Seattle
December 9, 2011
King County Board of Health meeting on December 15, 2011
December 1, 2011
Spread cheer—not influenza—this holiday season
November 30, 2011
Shoreline retailers found selling tobacco to kids
November 21, 2011
Controlling spread of TB remains an ongoing challenge in King County
November 18, 2011
Food safety is a key ingredient for a happy Thanksgiving
November 17, 2011
Burien joins five local communities with tobacco- or smoke-free parks
October 27, 2011
Federal Way retailers found selling tobacco to kids
October 27, 2011
Don't let Halloween turn into a nightmare
October 20, 2011
Community partners promote a healthier King County through maps and stories
October 20, 2011
Food Day locally expands healthy options, curbs consumption of junk food
October 14, 2011
King County Board of Health meeting on October 21, 2011
October 10, 2011
Exciting, healthy changes underway for school meals
October 10, 2011
Increased Latino HIV testing urged as part of new campaign and video
Also in Spanish/Español: Se pide que más latinos se hagan la prueba del VIH como parte de una nueva campaña y video
October 6, 2011
Kent retailers found selling tobacco to kids
September 22, 2011
Auburn retailers found selling tobacco to kids
September 21, 2011
South King County Latino Family Health & Safety Fair Set for September 24, 2011
Also in Spanish/Español: Feria anual de salud para la familia latina en el sur del Condado de King programada para el 24 de septiembre
September 15, 2011
Free child car seat check event in east King County
September 14, 2011
Two suspected cases of botulism from "black tar" heroin
September 9, 2011
King County Board of Health meeting on September 15, 2011
September 6, 2011
Living proof: King County's Emergency Medical Services system is world class
August 31, 2011
Vashon retailers found selling tobacco to kids
August 24, 2011
Ready for school? Immunize for a healthy and safe school year
August 17, 2011
Free child car seat check up event in north King County
August 3, 2011
All King County shorelines closed to shellfish harvesting
August 2, 2011
King County brings healthier options to hundreds of thousands of residents
July 28, 2011
Crow about dead birds, help track West Nile virus
July 26, 2011
Bacteria detected by air monitor in east King County: no human health effects
July 18, 2011
King County Board of Health meeting on July 21, 2011
June 29, 2011
Programs offer access to farmers markets, healthy food, to more King County residents
Also in Spanish/Español: Programas le dan más residentes del condado de King acceso a alimentos sanos en los mercados agrícolas
June 29, 2011
Tooth decay persists for many King County children
June 14, 2011
King County Board of Health meeting on June 16, 2011
May 25, 2011
Spring 2011 brings extra risks for people playing in dangerously fast, cold rivers
May 16, 2011
King County Board of Health Meeting on May 19, 2011
April 28, 2011
Affordable housing providers join smoke-free trend
April 21, 2011
King County Board of Health adopts new guidelines for healthier foods in vending machines
April 19, 2011
King County Board of Health meeting on April 21, 2011
April 19, 2011
Food worker class now available online and in eight languages
April 18, 2011
Children urged to "Live outside the box"
April 7, 2011
Calling all heroes: King County honors Emergency Medical Dispatchers
April 5, 2011
King County steps it up: Community walks for Public Health Week
March 24, 2011
Local TB challenges mark World TB Day
March 18, 2011
Sharp rise in syphilis cases among local gay/bi men
March 14, 2011
King County Board of Health meeting on March 17, 2011
March 12, 2011
Nuclear event in Japan poses no health risk in Washington; state monitoring, WA State Dept. of Health news release
March 4, 2011
King County puts Public Health permit renewals for restaurants and other regulated facilities online
February 14, 2011
King County Board of Health meeting on February 17, 2011
February 7, 2011
Blacks hit hardest by HIV
January 13, 2011
King County Board of Health meeting on January 20, 2011
January 13, 2011
State cuts hit hard: service reductions and layoff notices
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