Health in the News 2008

Whether researching a disease or getting the most up-to-date on current issues at the Health Department, we encourage you to look around at our archive of press releases and newsletters. You might also want to check back on our announcements as well! After reading through this information, if you still have any questions, please contact us!

December 2008

• December Health Matters Newsletter
• December Calendar of Events
• 12/30/08 Press Release - FREE FluMist
• 12/22/08 Press Release - Happy New U! 2009 Event
• 12/18/08 Press Release - FREE Flu Mist for Boone County Residents
• 12/11/08 Press Release - Winter Weather Preparation
• 12/11/08 Regional Press Release - Public Health Response Trailer
• 12/3/08 Press Release - Human Rights Day Celebration
• Click here to watch the City Channel's video on emergency preparedness in the winter months.

November 2008

• November Health Matters Newsletter
• November Calendar of Events
• Flu Clinic Schedule UPDATED 11-12-08
• 11/26/08 Press Release - Important Flu Vaccination Information for Parents
• 11/10/08 Press Release - Columbia/Boone County WIC Program Contract Renewed for FY2009
• 11/8/08 Press Release - Hallsville and Centralia Community Flu Clinic Schedule
• 11/6/08 Press Release - Donations Requested for Dwindling Utility Assistance Funds
• Click here to watch the City Channel's video on weatherizing your windows this winter.

October 2008

• October Health Matters Newlsetter
• October Calendar of Events
• Flu Clinic Schedule UPDATED 10-6-08

September 2008

• September Health Matters Newsletter
• September Calendar of Events
• Flu Clinic Schedule
• National Cholesterol Education Month Fact Sheet
• 9/12/08 - Press Release - Nationally Recognized Walking School Bus Starts
• 9/2/08 Press Release - Unnatural Causes...Is Inequality Making us Sick?
• 9/4/08 Press Release - National Cholesterol Education Month

August 2008

• August Health Matters Newsletter
• August Calendar of Events
• 8/14/08-Press Release-Boone County Placed Under Rabies Alert
• 8/7/08- Press Release- Health Department's Red Box Program
• 8/4/08- Press Release- Health Department Advises Pet Owners on Warm Weather Care for Pets
• 8/1/08- Press Release- Health Department Invites Teens to Think Safe- Love and Basketball Challenge
• 8/1/08- Press Release- Health Department Invites Citizens to “Watching the Watchdogs-Citizen Dialogue on the News Media”- Event held Wednesday, August 6

July 2008

• July Health Matters Newsletter
• July Calendar of Events
• 7/9/08- Press Release- Health Department Urges Caution During Hot Temperatures

June 2008

• June Health Matters Newsletter
• June Calendar of Events

May 2008

• May Health Matters Newsletter
• May Calendar of Events
• 5/21/08 - Press Release - Show your Support this Month for Hypertension & Stroke Awareness
• 5/9/08 - Press Release- CBCHD hosting Health & Wellness Fair for Women
• 5/5/08 - Press Release - Public Comment Sought on 2009 City/County Social Service Needs
• 5/5/08- Press Release- National EPI Ready Training Hosted by Health Department
• 5/2/08- Press Release - West Nile Spraying Notification Plan

April 2008

• April Health Matters Newsletter
• April Calendar of Events
• 4/7/08 - Press Release - CBCHD Supports Public Health Week

March 2008

• March Health Matters Newsletter
• March Calendar of Events
• 3/12/08 - Press Release - Office of Community Services Reminds Citizens of Tax Rebates

February 2008

• February Health Matters Newsletter
• February Calendar of Events
• 2/18/08 - Press Release - Heart Disease, #1 Killer of American Women
• 2/7/08 - Press Release - Boone County Influenza Reports on the Rise
• 2/1/08 - Press Release -Columbia’s Walking School Bus Focus of Statewide
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• 2/1/08 - Press Release - February is American Heart Month

January 2008

• January Health Matters Newsletter
• January Calendar of Events
• 1/17/07 - Press Release - Jonette Ford, Dr. Vellore Gopalaratnam, and the Office of Creative Ministries named diversity award winners
• 1/15/07 - Media Advisory - Columbia Values Diversity Celebration
• 1/14/07 - Press Release and PSA - "Lets Talk Columbia!" Facilitator Training
• 1/14/07- Press Release - Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services launches “Columbia Cooks”
• 1/09/08 - Press Release - Human Rights Commission and Cherry Street Artisan Sponsor “2008 Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Speak!”

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