[DHS-News] vol. 4, No. 48, July 31, 2003

[WHITEHOUSE Gary]

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dhs-news
July 31, 2003
Volume 4, Issue 48
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Oregon methadone use, deaths increasing 
2. State demotes DHS employee in Pond case
3. Joint statement regarding Darlene Walsh
4. Director's weekly message

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1. A DHS review of methadone-related deaths reveals a four-fold increase since
1999. Read the news release:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2003news/2003-0728.html
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2. DHS has demoted an employee for his job performance handling a report
alleging abuse of Ashley Pond. Read the news release:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2003news/2003-0730a.html
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3. DHS and Darlene Walsh, who was dismissed in December 2002, have reached a
settlement. Read the news release: 
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2003news/2003-0730.html
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4. DHS Director Jean I. Thorne addresses a change in home care, kids and
connections, and decision-making. Read the weekly  message:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/messages/message.html
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