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Seattle & King County
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Seattle, WA 98104

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2008 Press Releases


> September 12, 2008
King County Board of Health meeting on September 18, 2008
> September 10, 2008
Help we can count on: King County Medic One and Emergency Medical Services
> September 8, 2008
King County accepting proposals for HIV/AIDS care services
> September 4, 2008
South King County event aims to strengthen community’s health
> September 4, 2008
Proposal would get medication to homeless people at no cost to patients or county
> September 4, 2008
Tomorrow's heroes: Public Health Reserve Corps seeks volunteers for disaster response
> August 28, 2008
Successful switch to zero trans fat foods makes eating out healthier
> August 19, 2008
More children have access to quality health care
> August 15, 2008
Beat the heat: Safety tips for hot weather
> August 11, 2008
Expanding physical activity and social connections in public housing
> August 11, 2008
New report draws attention to health of local Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders
> August 7, 2008
Board of Health calls on Legislature for stable, long-term financing for public health
> August 6, 2008
Immunizations will keep children safe and healthy
> August 5, 2008
King County Board of Health meeting on August 7, 2008
> July 31, 2008
DSHS launches new Apple Health for Kids
> July 24, 2008
Steer clear of bats – they can carry rabies
> July 24, 2008
Local comic book artist tells the story of 1918 pandemic
> July 17, 2008
Public health services in jeopardy from King County budget shortfall
> July 11, 2008
King County Board of Health meeting on July 17, 2008
> July 8, 2008
Report dead crows to Public Health
> July 3, 2008
Jail health program receives national accreditation
> June 25, 2008
Quick tests and greater availability make HIV testing easier
> June 25, 2008
For kids’ sake, keep backyard pools and spas safe
> June 24, 2008
New tracking system launched to improve medical response
> June 13, 2008
Summer-time X-52 patrols will target impaired and speeding drivers
> June 12, 2008
King County Board of Health meeting on June 19, 2008
> May 15, 2008
Food worker class at Seattle Center canceled on May 19, 2008
> May 14, 2008
Enjoy the weather, avoid open water dangers
> May 13, 2008
King County Board of Health meeting for May cancelled
> May 3, 2008
Possible exposure to measles on April 29, 2008
> April 17, 2008
Water fun and safety the focus of April Pools Day
> April 15, 2008
Calling all heroes: Emergency Medical Dispatchers honored
> April 10, 2008
King County Board of Health Meeting on April 17, 2008
> April 8, 2008
Possible measles exposure in SeaTac Airport on March 26, 2008
> April 8, 2008
Food worker class at Seattle Center cancelled on April 14, 2008
> April 4, 2008
Take a step together for better health and a healthier planet
> March 27, 2008
X-52 targets speeding: March 28 patrols go after extreme drivers
> March 24, 2008
17th U.S. Surgeon General keynotes national tobacco prevention conference in Seattle
> March 20, 2008
New 30-year high in tuberculosis cases
> March 18, 2008
Stopping colon cancer starts with simple screening
> March 13, 2008
King County Board of Health meeting on March 20, 2008
> March 13, 2008
X-52 strikes King County
> March 12, 2008
Planning begins for future funding of HIV/AIDS care services
> March 11, 2008
Special King County Board of Health meeting on March 12, 2008
> February 14, 2008
King County Board of Health meeting on February 21, 2008
> February 5, 2008
Black leaders in HIV prevention take message to the streets
> February 5, 2008
Business not as usual: New video helps local businesses and agencies prepare for pandemic flu
> January 31, 2008
Patients gain local treatment information with new Community Checkup report
> January 10, 2008
King County Board of Health meeting on January 17, 2008
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