[DHS-News] Vol. 5, No. 15 -- Jan. 23, 2004

[WHITEHOUSE Gary]

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dhs-news
January 23, 2004
Volume 5, Issue 15
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Study shows obesity's economic impact
2. Advisory issued for two Tillamook beaches
3. Director's weekly message

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1. Obesity has become a critical health issue for Oregonians and now a study
estimates that it is costing us millions in private and public health care
dollars. Read the news release:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2004news/2004-0121.html
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2. A public health advisory is now in effect at Twin Rocks and Manhattan
beaches in Tillamook County due to unhealthful levels of bacterial
contamination in beach waters. Read the news release:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2004news/2004-0120.html
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3. DHS Director Jean. I Thorne discusses new "Healthy Start, Grow Smart"
booklets; a staffing standards study; and some interesting numbers about the
department. Read the message:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/messages/message.html

Remember, you can always read past 2004 messages here:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/messages/2004messages/index.html 
or messages from previous years here:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/archive/index.html
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