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June 2009 news

 

News release June 29, 2009

Public health advisory lifted for Lost Creek Lake

 

Meeting notice June 23, 2009

Governor's Commission on Senior Services June meetings canceled

 

News release June 19, 2009

Governor's Council to hear reports about student use of prescription drugs

 

News release June 19, 2009

 

News release June 18, 2009

Public health advisory issued for Crane Prairie Reservoir

 

Meeting notice June 18, 2009

Governor's Commission on Senior Services will meet June 24, 25

 

Meeting notice June 17, 2009

Oregon Disabilities Commission will meet June 25 in Portland

 

News release June 16, 2009

Need for economic assistance continues to grow — one in six Oregonians count on food stamps

 

News release June 16, 2009

Public health advisory lifted for Hills Creek Reservoir

 

News release June 15, 2009

Public health advisory issued for Lost Creek Lake

 

News release June 15, 2009

DHS highlights World Elder Abuse Prevention Day today, June 15, in Salem

 

Meeting notice June 9, 2009

Oregon Disabilities Commission Executive Committee will meet June 15

 

News release June 8, 2009

Oregon's first confirmed death from novel H1N1 (swine) influenza reported in Marion County

 

Meeting notice June 5, 2009

Governor's Commission on Senior Services Executive Committee will meet June 11

 

May 2009 news

 

News release May 28, 2009

New law helps renters find homes free of secondhand smoke

 

Meeting notice May 28, 2009

Oregon Public Health Advisory Board scheduled to meet June 5 in Salem

 

Meeting notice May 28, 2009

Oregon Disabilities Commission Employed Persons with Disabilities Subcommittee will meet June 1

 

Meeting notice May 28, 2009

Oregon Home Care Commission will meet June 4

 

News release May 27, 2009

Governor Appoints Members to Task Force on Disproportionality in Child Welfare

 

News release May 27, 2009

State hospital seeks volunteers for patient care committee

 

News release May 22, 2009

120 cases of H1N1 swine flu reported in Oregon; twice-weekly reporting to begin Tuesday

 

News release May 21, 2009

Governor's Council to hear testimony on the impacts of drugs and alcohol on Oregon 8th graders

 

News release May 21, 2009

DHS lifts shellfish consumption advisory at Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River

 

News release May 21, 2009

Advisory warns of high PCB levels in smallmouth bass above Bonneville Dam

 

News release May 21, 2009

Public health advisory issued for Hills Creek Reservoir

 

Meeting notice May 19, 2009

Governor's Commission on Senior Services will meet May 27, 28

 

News release May 19, 2009

Year in Review: Increased demand for food stamps, cash assistance continues

 

News release May 15, 2009

Celebrating volunteers for National AmeriCorps Week

 

News release May 14, 2009

Lower Bridge Mine: Public invited to information session May 28 in Redmond

 

News release May 13, 2009

News release May 11, 2009

Oregon tobacco use drops to lowest level in recent years

 

News release May 8, 2009

H1N1 swine influenza update: May 8, 2009

 

News release May 7, 2009

H1N1 swine influenza update: May 7, 2009

 

News release May 7, 2009

State approves relocation of nursing facility beds in Portland

 

News release May 6, 2009

H1N1 swine influenza update: May 6, 2009

 

News release May 5, 2009

H1N1 swine influenza update: May 5, 2009

 

News release May 5, 2009

Heart Gallery of Oregon in Salem for Foster Care Month

 

News release May 5, 2009

Heart Gallery of Oregon in Medford for Foster Care Month

 

News release May 5, 2009

H1N1 swine influenza media briefing: Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Portland State Office Building 

 

News release May 5, 2009

Healthy aging display and report highlight Older Americans month 

 

News release May 4, 2009

H1N1 swine influenza update: 4 p.m., May 4, 2009 

 

News release May 4, 2009

H1N1 flu media briefing: Monday at 2 p.m., Portland 

 

News release May 3, 2009

H1N1 influenza update: 4 p.m., Sunday, May 3 

 

News release May 2, 2009
H1N1 influenza update: 4 p.m., Saturday, May 2

 

News release May 2, 2009
H1N1 influenza update: 2 p.m., Saturday May 2

 

News release May 1, 2009
H1N1 influenza update: 4 p.m., Friday, May 1

 

News release May 1, 2009
H1N1 flu media briefing: Today at 2 p.m. at Portland State Office Building

 

April 2009 news

 

News release April 30, 2009
H1N1 flu update: 4 p.m., April 30, 2009

 

News release April 30, 2009
First probable H1N1 flu case reported in Oregon

 

Meeting notice April 29, 2009
Governor's Commission on Senior Services Executive Committee will meet May 6

 

Meeting notice April 29, 2009
Oregon Home Care Commission will meet May 6 and 7

 

News release April 29, 2009
Wednesday swine flu briefing: State and local public health officials

 

Meeting notice April 28, 2009
Oregon Disabilities Commission will meet May 7

 

News release April 28, 2009
Two-thirds of Oregon hospitals enforce smokefree tobacco policies

 

News release April 28, 2009
State psychiatric hospital hires a chief nursing officer

 

News release April 26, 2009
Swine flu media briefing in Portland today with state and local public health officials

 

News release April 24, 2009
Public Health Division stepping up surveillance of swine flu in Oregon after CDC confirms cases in California and Texas

 

News release April 23, 2009
Governor's Council will host Addictions Education Day on the Capitol steps

 

Meeting notice April 22, 2009
Governor's Council to hear reports on the social and economic impacts of drug and alcohol abuse

 

News release April 20, 2009
Environmental health assessment completed at Lower Bridge Mine

 

News release April 16, 2009
Biannual service need forecast: DHS predicts continued growth in need for food stamps, other help

 

Meeting notice April 16, 2009
Oregon Disabilities Commission Executive Committee will meet April 20

 

Meeting notice April 16, 2009
Oregon Disabilities Commission Employed Persons with Disabilities Subcommittee will meet April 20

 

News release April 15, 2009
Demand for economic assistance through Oregon Department of Human Services predicted to continue growing through next biennium

 

News release April 14, 2009
Governor's Commission on Senior Services will meet April 23

 

News release April 7, 2009
DHS invites elementary students to enter Clean Beaches Art Contest

 

News release April 3, 2009
Baby chicks may pose a Salmonella threat; proper handling advised

 

Media briefing April 3, 2009
Oregon legislators challenged to kick off National Public Health Week with a "State Walk for the Public's Health" to encourage physical activity

 

News release April 2, 2009
National Public Health Week

 

Meeting notice April 1, 2009
Governor's Commission on Senior Services Executive Committee will meet April 9

 

News release April 1, 2009
2007 Oregon hospital quality data released by Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research

 

March 2009 news

 

News release March 31, 2009
Task Force Report: Obesity in Oregon is a Public Health Crisis

 

News release March 30, 2009
Salmonellosis outbreak traced to pepper spices; break came in testing at a Portland restaurant

 

News release March 26, 2009
State health officials want further study of fire-affected school buses

 

News release March 26, 2009
Announcing an opportunity to serve as host site for an AmeriCorps member

 

News release March 26, 2009
Federal stimulus package increases food stamp benefits and boosts local economies

 

Meeting notice March 25, 2009
Oregon Home Care Commission will meet April 1 and 2

 

Meeting notice March 18, 2009
Governor's Commission on Senior Services will meet March 25, 26

 

News release March 16, 2009
Heart Gallery of Oregon Comes to Klamath Falls

 

News release March 13, 2009
Northwest Health Foundation and Oregon Public Health Division announce high school student photo contest

 

News release March 12, 2009
Oregon Youth Sexual Health Plan provides resource for communities

 

Meeting notice March 12, 2009
Oregon Disabilities Commission Executive Committee will meet March 16

 

Meeting notice March 12, 2009
Oregon Disabilities Commission Employed Persons with Disabilities Subcommittee will meet March 16

 

Meeting notice March 5, 2009
Governor's Commission on Senior Services Executive Committee will meet March 12

 

Meeting notice March 2, 2009
Public Health Advisory Board meets Friday

 

Meeting notice March 2, 2009
Oregon Disabilities Commission will meet March 5

 

News release March 2, 2009
State Public Health Division launches new environmental health tool

 

February 2009 news

 

Meeting notice Feb. 25, 2009
Oregon Home Care Commission will meet March 4 and 5

 

News release Feb. 25, 2009
Food stamp and cash assistance demand continues at record levels

 

News release Feb. 23, 2009
Oregon health officials see rise in flu cases

 

Meeting notice Feb. 20, 2009
Governor's drug, alcohol council holds Marion County meeting

 

Meeting notice Feb. 18, 2009
Governor's Commission on Senior Services will meet Feb. 25, 26

 

Meeting notice Feb. 18, 2009
Oregon Disabilities Commission Employed Persons with Disabilities Subcommittee will meet Feb. 24

 

News release Feb. 13, 2009
DHS seeks young artists for problem gambling awareness calendar

 

News release Feb. 10, 2009
Parents reminded to get kids immunized by Feb. 18

 

Meeting notice Feb. 9, 2009
Oregon Disabilities Commission Executive Committee will meet Feb. 13

 

Meeting notice Feb. 5, 2009
Governor's Commission on Senior Services Executive Committee will meet Feb. 12

 

January 2009 news

 

News release Jan. 29, 2009
Public health advisory lifted for Siltcoos Lake

 

News release Jan. 27, 2009
Public health advisory lifted for Lost Creek Reservoir

 

News release Jan. 27, 2009
Oregon Home Care Commission meets Feb. 4 and 5

 

News release Jan. 22, 2009
Governor's Council to honor Oregonians

 

News release Jan. 22, 2009
Health officials ask some Lebanon residents to test well water

 

News release Jan. 22, 2009

  • Unemployment drives need for food stamps, assistance
  • La necesidad para ayuda económica y de estampillas de alimento alcanzan niveles de emergencia en Oregon
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    News release Jan. 20, 2009
    Lane County, Central Oregon organizations win state health care grants

     

    News release Jan. 16, 2009
    Make resolution to get pertussis shots, Oregon health officials say

     

    News release Jan. 14, 2009
    Precautionary health advisory lifted for north and central coast beaches

     

    News release Jan. 13, 2009
    Governor's Commission on Senior Services will meet Jan. 21, 22

     

    News release Jan. 8, 2009
    Oregon health officials urge testing homes for radon, a leading cause of lung cancer

     

    News release Jan. 8, 2009
    Precautionary health advisory issued for north and central coast beaches

     

    News release Jan. 8, 2009
    Oregon's family planning waiver prevents unintended pregnancies

     

    News release Jan. 7, 2009
    Oregon health officials offer flooding safety tips

     

    News release Jan. 5, 2009
    Goal is 20% Reduction by 2011: Oregon Launches Plan to Safely Reduce Number of Children in Foster Care

     

    News release Jan. 2, 2009

     


     

     

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