[DHS-News] Vol. 4, No. 7

[WHITEHOUSE Gary]

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dhs-news
October 2, 2002
Volume 4, Issue 7
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Oregon has plenty of flu vaccine this year
2. DHS begins statewide review of policies, procedures
3. Integration changes the way we do business

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1. Influenza season is approaching and there will be plenty of vaccine this
year. Public health officials say people at a high risk of complications from
the flu and those who come in contact with them should start getting
immunizations immediately. Read the news release:
http://www.hr.state.or.us/news/2002news/2002-1001.html
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2.  DHS begins a six-week review of child-welfare policies and procedures in
four counties and has directed its managers in all other counties to begin
self-assessments of local policy and procedure. Read the news release:
http://www.hr.state.or.us/news/2002news/2002-0930.html
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3.  Over the past year, our field staff has experimented with new approaches
to providing client services. Bill Fink, Assistant DHS Director for Community
Human Services, describes some of that work and some promising examples for
future improvements. Read Bill's message:
http://www.hr.state.or.us/news/messages/welcome.html
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