[DHS-News] Vol. 5, No. 2 -- Sept. 11, 2003

[WHITEHOUSE Gary]

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dhs-news
September 11, 2003
Volume 5, Issue 2
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Thorne discusses DHS in Statesman-Journal
2. Addiction serious but treatable condition
3. Ross Island-area algae bloom not toxic
4. Public health officials issue second measles alert
5. Director*s weekly message

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1. DHS Director Jean I. Thorne discusses DHS and related topics in the *Monday
Conversation* section of the Salem Statesman-Journal newspaper. Read the
article: http://news.statesmanjournal.com/article.cfm?i=67363
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2. Bob Nikkel, administrator of the DHS Office of Mental Health and Addiction
Services, discusses treatment and recovery in guest opinion column. Read the
column: http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2003news/2003-0908.html
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3.  An unusually dense, visible algae bloom in the Willamette River near the
Ross Island lagoon does not constitute a health hazard, according to DHS
public health officials. Read the news release:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2003news/2003-0908a.html
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4.  A second measles alert in connection with an infected European visitor who
traveled to Portland on Aug. 26 was issued on Sept. 5 by DHS public health
officials. Read the news release:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2003news/2003-0905.html
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5.  DHS Director Jean Thorne discusses planned trips around Oregon, *managing
expectations,* and other topics. Read the weekly message:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/messages/message.html
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