[DHS-News] Vol. 5, No. 7 -- Oct. 24, 2003

WHITEHOUSE Gary Gary.Whitehouse at state.or.us
Fri Oct 24 16:56:08 PDT 2003


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dhs-news
October 24, 2003
Volume 5, Issue 7
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. DHS releases View-Master health report
2. Tillamook County beach subject of health advisory
3. Director's weekly message

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1. A report of findings to date on potential health hazards related to the
View-Master factory, which formerly operated in Beaverton, underscores the
urgent need to conduct a larger health study among people who worked at the
plant, according to DHS public health officials.  Read the news release:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2003news/2003-1024.html
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2.  Water quality test results from a Tillamook County beach yielded evidence
of unhealthful levels of fecal contamination, DHS public health officials said
on Friday. Read the news release:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/2003news/2003-1024a.html

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3. Deputy director Jim Neely addresses a new grievance policy, a mental health
taskforce; an annual performance measure report; and resources for
receptionists. Read the message:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/news/messages/message.html

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