Public Health News for 2010

Health advisories, media alerts, news releases, guest opinions, and public meeting notices.

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September

News release September 9, 2010

Oregon Public Health lifts advisory for Whetstone Pond (pdf)

News release September 2, 2010

Oregon Public Health issues advisory for North Fork Reservoir (pdf)

News release September 2, 2010

Oregon Public Health officials point to multiple factors in McMinnville High School football team's illnesses (pdf)

News release September 1, 2010

Algae toxins confirmed at South Umpqua River Lawson Bar Area (pdf)

News release September 1, 2010

Health advisory lifted for water contact at D River State Park (pdf)

August

News release August 30, 2010

Health advisory lifted for water contact at Harris Beach State Park (pdf)

News release August 30, 2010

Oregon Public Health issues advisory for Sru Lake (pdf)

News release August 26, 2010

Oregon Public Health issues advisory for Blue Lake (pdf)

News release August 25, 2010

Health advisory issued for water contact at D River State Park Beach (pdf)

News release August 24, 2010

Oregon Public Health issues advisory for Whetstone Pond(pdf)

News release August 24, 2010

Oregon Public Health issues advisory for South Umpqua River near Lawson Bar (pdf)

News release August 24, 2010

Help shape health reform in Oregon (pdf)

News release August 23, 2010

Oregon Public Health lifts advisory for Fish Lake in Jackson County (pdf)

News release August 23, 2010

Oregon Public Health lifts advisory for Fish Lake in Douglas County (pdf)

News release August 19, 2010

Oregon Public Health issues advisory for Gerber Reservoir (pdf)

News release August 19, 2010

Oregon Public Health lifts advisory for Willow Lake in Jackson County (pdf)

News release August 18, 2010

Salmonella cases prompt recall of Umpqua Dairy milk, juice and drink products (pdf)

News release August 16, 2010

Health advisories lifted for water contact at Sunset Bay State Park and Battle Rock Wayside beaches (pdf)

News release August 13, 2010

• Oregon Public Health officials offer hot weather safety tips (pdf) 
• Los funcionarios de Salud Pública de Oregon ofrecen consejos de seguridad para el tiempo caluroso (pdf) 

News release August 12, 2010

>Health advisories issued for water contact at Battle Rock Wayside and Harris State Park beaches (pdf) 

News release August 12, 2010

>Health advisory issued for water contact at Sunset Bay State Park Beach (pdf) 

News release August 11, 2010

Mosquitoes in Morrow County test positive for West Nile virus (pdf)

News release August 11, 2010

>Oregon Public Health issues advisory for Dexter Reservoir (pdf)

Meeting notice August 9, 2010

>State construction projects hold Junction City community meeting (pdf)

News release August 9, 2010

>Oregon Public Health issues advisory for Fish Lake (pdf)

News release August 5, 2010

>Oregon Public Health issues advisory for the main pond in Golden Gardens Park (pdf) 

News release August 4, 2010

>New Superintendent named for Oregon State Hospital (pdf)

News release August 4, 2010

>Oregon Public Health issues advisory for Haystack Reservoir (pdf)

News release August 4, 2010

>Oregon Public Health issues advisory for Haystack Reservoir (pdf)

News release August 3, 2010

>Oregon health providers, organizations, individuals and companies sign open letter stressing importance of immunizations (pdf)

Meeting notice August 3, 2010

>Oregon Health Policy Board to hold August 10 meeting in Portland (pdf)

News release August 3, 2010

Oregon Public Health lifts advisory for Diamond Lake (pdf)

News release August 2, 2010

>Oregon Public Health lifts advisory for Lemolo Lake (pdf)

July

News release July 30, 2010

Health advisory lifted for water contact at Sunset Bay State Park Beach (pdf)

News release July 28, 2010

Health advisory issued for water contact at Sunset Bay State Park Beach (pdf)

News release July 27, 2010

Oregon Public Health issues advisory for Fairview Lake (pdf)

News release July 19, 2010

Oregon Public Health issues advisory for Fish Lake (pdf)

News release July 15, 2010

Oregon Public Health issues advisory for Willow Creek Reservoir (pdf)

News release July 15, 2010

Oregon Public Health issues advisory for Diamond Lake (pdf)

News release July 15, 2010

Oregon Public Health report finds one-fifth of Oregon toddlers watching too much television for healthy development (pdf)

Meeting notice July 15, 2010

Governor's Commission on Senior Services Committee to meet July 21, 22 (pdf)

News release July 14, 2010

• Coos Bay, North Bend DHS/OHA budget forum slated for July 26 (pdf) 

News release July 14, 2010

• Oregon launches new insurance plan for people with existing medical conditions (pdf) 

News release July 9, 2010

• Oregon Public Health officials offer hot weather safety tips (pdf) 
• Los oficiales de Salud Pública de Oregon ofrecen pautas de seguridad para el clima caliente (pdf) 

Meeting notice July 8, 2010

Oregon State Hospital Advisory Board meeting (pdf)

News release July 7, 2010

Oregon's impaired health professionals' monitoring program launches July 1 (pdf) 

Meeting notice July 6, 2010

Oregon Health Policy Board to hold July 13 meeting in Portland (pdf)

Meeting notice July 2, 2010

Governor's Commission on Senior Services Executive Committee to meet July 8 (pdf)

News release July 1, 2010

Oregon Public Health issues advisory for Lemolo Lake (pdf)

June

News release June 29, 2010

Health advisory issued for water contact at Hug Point State Park Beach (pdf)

News release June 25, 2010

Health advisory lifted for water contact at Sunset Bay State Park Beach (pdf)

News release June 24, 2010

Health advisory lifted for water contact at Bastendorff Beach (pdf)

News release June 24, 2010

Oregon Public Health officials warn of salmonellosis outbreak linked to frozen meals (pdf)

News release June 23, 2010

Health advisory issued for water contact at Sunset Bay State Park Beach (pdf)

News release June 23, 2010

Oregon's Medicaid director selected for prestigious Medicaid Leadership Institute (pdf)

News release June 22, 2010

Public health advisory lifted for Lost Creek Lake (pdf)

News release June 22, 2010

Oregon Public Health officials want to kick off mosquito-free summer (pdf)

Meeting notice June 22, 2010

Oregon Home Care Commission meets June 30 and July 1 (pdf)

News release June 16, 2010

Oregon Public Health meeting planned on certificate of need application by Columbia Health District (pdf)

News release June 14, 2010

Physician survey says one in five doctors plan to retire within the next five years (pdf)

Meeting notice June 14, 2010

Public meeting: Statewide health information technology plan (pdf)

News release June 9, 2010

Oregon Public Health issues advisory for water contact at Bastendorff Beach in Coos County (pdf)

News release June 9, 2010

Oregon Public Health lifts advisory for water contact at Tolovana State Park Beach (pdf)

News release June 4, 2010

Public health advisory issued for Lost Creek Lake (pdf) 

News release June 3, 2010

Public Hearing for Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Registry Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for June 14 (pdf) 

News release June 2, 2010

Oregon Public Health issues advisory for water contact at Tolovana State Park Beach (pdf) 

Meeting notice June 1, 2010

Oregon Health Policy Board holds June meeting in Portland (pdf) 

May

News release May 28, 2010

National health experts will discuss climate change, injury, disease and prevention issues in Portland June 6 - 10 (pdf)

News release May 27, 2010

St. Helens proposed hospital amended application under review (pdf) 

News release May 27, 2010

Oregon Public Health officials urge awareness about algae bloom season (pdf) 

News release May 24, 2010

First statewide report on healthcare acquired infections released (pdf) 

News release May. 21, 2010

• Salmonella outbreak prompts alfalfa sprouts recall: Oregon Public Health officials warn consumers to not eat a certain brand (pdf) 
• Por epidemia de salmonelosis se retiran del mercado brotes de alfalfa: Los funcionarios de salud pública de Oregon advierten a los consumidores no comer ciertas marcas de brotes (pdf) 

News release May. 20, 2010

Oregon Public Health officials release health assessment for recreational use of Portland Harbor (pdf) 

News release May. 18, 2010
Addictions and Mental Health Division recognizes excellence in mental health activism (pdf)

News release May. 17, 2010

• New lead-based paint rules will protect against poisonings (pdf) 
• Nuevas normas sobre pintura a base de plomo protegerán contra el envenenamiento(pdf) 

News release May. 17, 2010
Public is invited to learn about Emergency Medical Services (pdf)

Meeting notice May. 5, 2010
Oregon Health Policy Board holds May meeting in Portland (pdf)

April

News release Apr. 29, 2010
More chances coming for adults to receive Oregon Health Plan coverage (pdf)

News release Apr. 26, 2010
National Infant Immunization Week (April 24-May 1) spotlights the need for all Oregon children to be properly immunized (pdf)

News release Apr. 23, 2010
Fungus found in Pacific Northwest is rare; uncommon for people to be infected (pdf)

News release Apr. 22, 2010
Cigarette sales decline in Oregon (pdf)

News release Apr. 21, 2010
Public health advisory issued for Willow Lake in Jackson County (pdf)

News release Apr. 20, 2010
Beach monitoring program seeks public input (pdf)

News release Apr. 15, 2010
Oregon Medical Marijuana Program appears not to be affected by Oregon Supreme Court ruling (pdf)

News release Apr. 9, 2010
Oregonians invited to help set budget priorities for 2011-2013 (pdf)

News release Apr. 7, 2010
Underage drinking a key focus of Governor's Alcohol Awareness Month proclamation (pdf)

News release Apr. 6, 2010
Oregon WIC Nutrition Program receives performance award for exceptional breastfeeding rates (pdf)

News release Apr. 2, 2010
News Statement - Information about the Oregon State Hospital (pdf)

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March

News release Mar. 29, 2010
Human Salmonella infections from live baby poultry in spring time (pdf)

News release Mar. 24, 2010
Next Oregon Health Plan drawing slated for April 5 (pdf)

News release Mar. 24, 2010
Oregon is ready to lead on health care reform (pdf)

News release Mar. 22, 2010
SNAP and TANF: Need for public services continues to rise (pdf)

News release Mar. 22, 2010

• Oregon Public Health Week offers national speakers, activities, films and career fair (pdf) 
• La Semana de la Salud Pública de Oregon ofrece oradores de reconocimiento nacional, actividades, películas y una feria de carreras (pdf) 

News release Mar. 18, 2010
Director of Oregon Public Health Division announced (pdf)

News release Mar. 8, 2010
Governor Kulongoski proclaims Problem Gambling Awareness Week in Oregon (pdf)

Meeting notice Mar. 3, 2010
Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission meetings planned for March (pdf)

Meeting notice Mar. 3, 2010
OHPB to discuss how to move forward with plan for comprehensive health reform (pdf)

Meeting notice Mar. 1, 2010
Public Health Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Friday, March 5 (pdf)

February

• Public hearing for Physicians Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) Registry Advisory Committee (pdf) 
• Audiencia pública para el Consejo Asesor del Registro del programa Órdenes de Médicos para Tratamiento de Soporte Vital (Physicians Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment o POLST) -pdf 

News release Feb. 25, 2010

• Fish consumption advisory for the Columbia Slough (pdf) 
• Aviso sobre el consumo de pescado del cenagal del Río Columbia (Columbia Slough) (pdf) 

News release Feb. 25, 2010

• Oregon Public Health officials lift crayfish harvest advisory for the McCormick and Baxter site on the Willamette River (pdf) 
• Funcionarios de Salud Pública de Oregón levantan la recomendación referente a la pesca del cangrejo de río para el sitio McCormick y Baxter sobre el Río Willamette 

Meeting Notice Feb. 22, 2010
Public meeting notice: Oregon HIV Care Coalition meeting (pdf) 

News release Feb. 17, 2010

Listeriosis prompts cheese recall - Mexican-style soft cheeses are from a Washington company (pdf)

Se retiran quesos del mercado debido a la listeriosis (pdf) 

News release Feb. 17, 2010

New report highlights facts about H1N1 hospitalization and deaths in Oregon 

News release Feb. 17, 2010

• Oregon gets report card on who is healthiest (pdf) 
• Oregon recibe una boleta de calificaciones que indica quién es más saludable (pdf) 

News release Feb. 16, 2010

Alcohol & Drug Policy Commission subcommittees continue to meet (pdf) 

News release Feb. 16, 2010

New year brings continued demand for state assistance (pdf) 

News release Feb. 8, 2010

• Parents reminded to get kids immunized by Feb. 17 (pdf) 
• Recordatorio para padres para vacunar a sus hijos antes del 17 de febrero (pdf) 
• Родителям напоминают о необходимости вакцинации детей до 17 февраля (pdf) 
• 提醒在 2 月 17 日之前带孩子接种疫苗(pdf) 
• Lưu ý Phụ Huynh cho con em chích ngừa chậm nhất là vào ngày 17 tháng Hai (pdf) 

News release Feb. 4, 2010

• Oregon Health Policy Board to hold monthly meeting (pdf)

News release February 2, 2010

• Oregon included in Native American flu study
• Actualización sobre la gripe para el martes 2 de febrero de 2010 

News release February 2, 2010

• Answers to your questions about the flu 

January

News release Jan. 28, 2010

• Low-income Oregonians have a chance for health care coverage (pdf)

News release Jan. 25, 2010

• Salmonella outbreak prompts salami recall (pdf)

Nws release Jan. 21, 2010

• Oregon Public Health finds indoor air of Trainsong neighborhood homes not affected by vapors from contaminated groundwater (pdf) 

News release Jan. 20, 2010

• DHS invites all Oregon schools to participate in the Student Wellness Survey (pdf) 

News release Jan. 20, 2010

• Emerging infections program reports on H1N1 findings in Oregon 
• Divulgación de datos sobre la gripe en Oregon 

News release Jan. 14, 2010

• Oregon public health raises awareness of the "choking game" (pdf)

News release Jan. 13, 2010

• Oregon coalitions bring flu vaccine to all 

News release Jan. 11, 2010

• It's not too late to vaccinate 

News release Jan. 07, 2010

• Learn how to quit smoking for good online (pdf)

News release Jan. 05, 2010

• All Oregonians urged to test their homes for radon, a leading cause of lung cancer (pdf)

News release Jan. 05, 2010

• Oregon Nutrition Council invites parents to resolve to keep kids healthy in 2010 (pdf)

News release Jan. 05, 2010

• Flu increasing nationally, but not in Oregon