[DHS-News] Vol. 4, No. 12, Nov. 14, 2002

[WHITEHOUSE Gary]

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dhs-news
November 14, 2002
Volume 4, Issue 12
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Newborn screening expands
2. Oregon teen pregnancies continue to decline
3. Currents Online, Vol. 2, No. 3

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1. For 40 years, every Oregon baby has been screened at birth for six body
chemistry disorders that, if undetected, can lead to mental retardation,
serious disability and even death. Now, the newborn screening program has
begun testing for 20 additional conditions. Read the news release:
http://www.ohd.hr.state.or.us/news/2002/1113nbs.htm
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2. Oregon's teen pregnancy rate continued its downward trend last year,
according to new data released by DHS public health officials. Read the news
release: http://www.ohd.hr.state.or.us/news/2002/1107chs.htm
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3. Changes in DHS leadership, employee kudos and awards, plans for the new
Senior Prescription Drug Assistance program, and more. Read Currents Online
at: http://www.hr.state.or.us/pubs/currents/v2_n3/welcome.html
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