[DHS-News] Vol. 5, No. 4 -- Sept. 24, 2003

[WHITEHOUSE Gary]

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September 24, 2003
Volume 5, Issue 4
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Oregon lead poisoning case prompts national recall
2. You can help stop 'superbugs,' a new health threat
3. Health advisory issued for Tenmile Lakes water
4. Health advisories lifted from two Oregon beaches
5. Director's weekly message

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1. August*s investigation into a case of lead poisoning in a Deschutes County
child has prompted a national recall, according to DHS public health
officials. Read the news release:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2003news/2003-0923.html
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2. Mel Kohn, M.D., state epidemiologist, talks about antiobiotic-resistant
bacteria in a guest opinion piece. Read his column:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2003news/2003-0922a.html
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3.  DHS and Coos County public health officials are advising lakefront
property owners, visitors    and other interested persons of a bloom of
hazardous algae in Tenmile Lakes. Read the news release:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2003news/2003-0922.html
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4.  An advisory issued last week in regard to fecal contamination at D River
and Beverly beaches in Lincoln County has been lifted by DHS public health
officials. Read the news release:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2003news/2003-0919.html
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5. DHS Director Jean I. Thorne discusses observations from the road, Oregon's
poor grade from Children First for Oregon, and a change at Oregon State
Hospital. Read the message:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/messages/message.html
Remember, you can always read previous Director's Messages at:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/messages/2003messages/index.html#2003
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