[DHS-News] Vol. 5, No. 26 -- March 31, 2004

[WHITEHOUSE Gary]

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dhs-news
March 31, 2004
Volume 5, Issue 26
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Intimate partner violence a major public health problem
2. Health advisories at Mill and Harris beaches lifted
3. Director's weekly message
4. Staff News 

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1. Ten percent of Oregon women ages 20 to 55 years have experienced physical
or sexual violence at the hands of their intimate partner during the past five
years, a new DHS report reveals. Read the news release:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2004news/2004-0329.html
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2. Health advisories for contact with contaminated water at Mill Beach and
Harris Beach in Curry County were lifted by DHS, in conjunction with DEQ,
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and Curry County Health Department.
Read the news release: http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2004news/2004-0326.html
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3. In this week's message, DHS Director Gary Weeks addresses programs for
parents in prison, and "Take Our Kids to Work Day." Read the message:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/messages/message.html
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4. In Staff News this week, "life after Fairview" for staff and residents at a
state-operated group  home; and kudos for Springfield food stamp workers. Read
Staff News: http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/staff/
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