[DHS-News] Vol. 5, No. 14 -- Jan. 16, 2004

[WHITEHOUSE Gary]

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dhs-news
January 16, 2004
Volume 5, Issue 14
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Director's weekly message
2. Alcohol and drug abuse program awards
3. AMA booklets target obesity

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1. DHS Director Jean I. Thorne recaps her recent messages about the budget,
and discusses the Oregon State Hospital's recent accreditation. Read the
message: http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/messages/message.html
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2. The Governor's Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs presents annual
awards to recognize individuals and organizations for their commitment to
reducing alcohol and other substance abuse problems, on Tuesday, January 20.
Read the news release: http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2004news/2004-0113.html
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3. The American Medical Association has a new tool to help physicians deal
with the growing number of overweight or obese patients in their practice.
Find a link to the AMA's "Assessment and Management of Adult Obesity: A Primer
for Physicians," on the DHS Web site:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/healthplan/tools_prov/obesityguides.html
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