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2003 Press Releases

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2003 Press Releases


> December 30, 2003
Extra patrols continue through the New Year
> December 19, 2003
King County Medical Examiner's Office seeks public's help in identifying individual
> December 18, 2003
Extra police patrols watching roads
> December 18, 2003
Venue change for King County Board of Health meeting on December 19th
> December 17, 2003
Public Health reminds that simple steps can help prevent the spread of flu
> December 15, 2003
Sims, King County Medic One honors lifesavers
> December 15, 2003
Public Health leads community effort in SARS preparation
> December 12, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on December 19th
> December 4, 2003
Public Health and Children's emphasize importance of flu shots for infants and children
> November 21, 2003
King County Board of Health calls for preparations for the potential return of SARS
> November 21, 2003
King County Board of Health approves updated solid waste code
> November 19, 2003
Public Health releases Medical Examiner annual report on death trends in King County
> November 14, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on November 21
> November 12, 2003
New TV show emphasizes at-home food safety
> October 30, 2003
Scary driving will not be allowed during Halloween
> October 15, 2003
Historic Community Manifesto addressing HIV and STDs locally signed by Sims, Plough
> October 10, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on October 17th
> October 6, 2003
Public Health recommends flu shots for everybody, especially high-risk individuals
> September 25, 2003
King County Children and Family Commission recruiting members
> September 24, 2003
Record number of infant pertussis, "whooping cough," cases locally
> September 23, 2003
Public Health issues annual report on Medic One and Emergency Medical Services
> September 18, 2003
Community partners and Public Health receive $1 million to fight chronic diseases
> September 15, 2003
Community event stresses taking loved one to doctor, bridging health disparities
> September 15, 2003
Public Health restaurant inspection webpages surpass 1 million hits
> September 12, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on September 19th
> August 29, 2003
Officers seek out impaired drivers
> August 5, 2003
Public Health, Shoreline and Kenmore publish walking maps to promote physical activity
> August 4, 2003
Immunize now for the 2003-4 school year
> July 31, 2003
Breastfeeding is healthiest option, reduces overweight and obesity for mother and child
> July 30, 2003
Lifesaving Automated External Defibrillators being installed at ten Public Health Centers
> July 18, 2003
Board of Health acts to reclassify espresso carts
> July 18, 2003
Bike helmets now the rule in Seattle
> July 14, 2003
Public Health announces availability of HIV Prevention Funds for 2004 and 2005
> July 11, 2003
Board of Health meeting on July 18th
> July 9, 2003
New dental grant expands services to infants and toddlers in King County
> June 30, 2003
Spike in pertussis, "whooping cough," cases in King County
> June 25, 2003
Take the test, take control: National HIV Testing Day is June 27
> June 13, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on June 20th
> June 11, 2003
Public Health announces dramatic decline in teen pregnancies, births and abortions in Seattle and King County
> June 3, 2003
Community leaders and local health officials encourage personal action from gay men against resurgent HIV and STD
> June 2, 2003
Community leaders, clergy and Sims hold HIV/AIDS Summit and launch prevention campaign focusing on African Americans
> May 22, 2003
Public Health offers free tobacco retailer training class
> May 12, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on May 16, 2003
> May 8, 2003
New TV show discusses dirty bombs, radiation health risks and preparedness
> May 2, 2003
Leaders advocate for a safe Cinco de Mayo
> April 18, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on April 25th
> April 17, 2003
Sims, Public Health Director announce plan to tackle West Nile virus
> April 11, 2003
Public Health announces new suspected cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
> April 9, 2003
Community leaders honor heroes and stress water safety
> April 7, 2003
Public Health announces one new suspected case of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
> April 7, 2003
Public Health urges healthy eating, active living
> April 2, 2003
King County experiencing a 30-year high in TB cases; new case reported at a local school
> April 1, 2003
Public Health announces two new cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in King County
> March 28, 2003
Two suspected cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in Washington state
> March 24, 2003
Public Health receives federal grant for low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS
> March 14, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on March 21st
> March 13, 2003
Traffic safety a concern during St. Patrick's Day
> March 4, 2003
Public Health teams up with local youth and Seattle Sonics to promote clean indoor air
> February 18, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on February 21st
> February 6, 2003
Board of Health announces three new members
> January 30, 2003
Local teachers awarded for excellence in physical education
> January 29, 2003
Oral health grant links thousands of kids into integrated "teeth to toes" health care services
> January 29, 2003
King County Medical Examiner's Office seeks public's help in identifying individual
> January 23, 2003
Senate victory for Community Access Program will bring local benefits
> January 17, 2003
King County Board of Health meeting on January 24th
> January 15, 2003
Now is an excellent time for flu shot
> January 14, 2003
Drug deaths increase in King County in early 2002
> January 13, 2003
Public Health awarded grants to reduce secondhand smoke exposure and help students quit smoking
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