[DHS-News] Vol. 5, No. 27 -- April 7, 2004

[WHITEHOUSE Gary]

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April 7, 2004
Volume 5, Issue 27
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Some medical marijuana applications delayed
2. Independence fairs scheduled in seven more Oregon communities
3. Director's weekly message
4. In Staff News this week

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1. DHS has sent letters to more than 500 people, informing them their
applications for a medical marijuana card cannot be processed because the
Oregon Board of Medical Examiners suspended the medical license of Dr. Phillip
E. Leveque. Read the news release:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2004news/2004-0401.html
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2. "Independence fairs" intended to help people with disabilities make
informed choices about employment and other issues are scheduled in seven
Oregon communities over the next three months. Read the news release:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2004news/2004-0406.html
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3. DHS Director Gary Weeks this week discusses awareness and prevention of
youth suicide, and a parable that illustrates the goveror's initiative to
increase efficiency in state government. Read the message:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/messages/message.html
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4. This week in Staff News, the DHS online employee newsletter: Small meth-lab
program making big headlines; client kudos to Springfield workers, and more.
Read Staff News: http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/staff/
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