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Press releases

• National Infant Immunization Week   April 22, 2008


• Economy Woes Impact WIC Clients   April 17, 2008


• Smoke Plumes Expected to Create Unhealthy Air   April 15, 2008


• Ordinance Reducing Dog Bites, Vicious Dog Complaints and Impoundments   April 14, 2008


• Public Encouraged to Take “Healthy Climate Pledge”   April 7, 2008


• Seminar Empowers Individuals to Develop Stronger Relationships   March 25, 2008


• World Tuberculosis Day Solemn Reminder   March 24, 2008


• Health and Safety After the Flood   March 20, 2008


• Change in Air Quality Standard Requires Action in Springfield   March 13, 2008


• WIC Breastfeeding Initiation Rates Exceed State Levels   February 7, 2008


• Voluntary Recall of Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) Vaccine   December 13, 2007


• HIV Testing Urged This World AIDS Day   November 30, 2007


• Holiday Events Can Increase Risk of Communicable Disease   November 26, 2007


• Last Two Public Flu Shot Clinics Held This Week   November 14, 2007


• Common-sense Hygiene Prevents MRSA and Other Skin Infections   November 8, 2007


• WIC Program Contract Renewed   October 25, 2007


• Water Samples No Longer Accepted on Fridays    October 18, 2007


• Annual Conference Offers Education and Services to Child Care Providers   October 9, 2007


• Time to Re-register Pit Bulls   October 8, 2007


• Businesses and Faith-based Organizations Encouraged to Prepare for Pandemic   September 13, 2007


• First Case of West Nile Virus Reported   August 30, 2007


• 2006 Annual Report Highlights Community Indicators   August 10, 2007


• Excessive Heat Warning Issued   August 8, 2007


• Special Walk-in Clinics for Back-to-School Immunizations   August 2, 2007


• Shingles Vaccine Now Available for Senior Adults   June 28, 2007


• New Daily Air Quality Index Forecast Launched   June 25, 2007


• Residents Urged to Help Reduce Ground-level Pollution   June 14, 2007


• Advocates for HIV Testing Recognized   June 13, 2007


• Public Urged to Use Healthy Swimming Practices   May 22, 2007


• Pit Bull Ordinance Protecting Citizens   May 9, 2007


• Health Department Exercise Tests Medication Dispensing Plan   April 27, 2007


• Immunizations Protect Children and Community   April 16, 2007


• Protect Children with Safe Easter Traditions   April 5, 2007


• Take the First Step to Preparing for Pandemic Influenza   April 2, 2007


• Special Event Encourages Community to Prepare for Emergencies   March 29, 2007


• Partnership Helps Businesses Prepare for Pandemic Flu   March 20, 2007


• WIC Celebrates 30-Year Anniversary with Service Expansion   March 2, 2007


• New Equipment Informs Citizens about Air Quality Hourly   February 21, 2007


• New Telephone Recording Provides STD and HIV Testing Information   February 16, 2007


• Immunization Services to Remain in Main Health Building Through Friday   January 23, 2007


• Immunization and Tuberculosis Services Moved to Main Health Building   January 22, 2007


• Special Needs Shelters Consolidated   January 16, 2007


• Health Department Services Continue After Storm    January 16, 2007


• Special Needs Shelter to Open   January 13, 2007


• HIV Positive Individuals Encourage Others to Get Tested   November 28, 2006


• Fight the Flu -- Catch Only the Holiday Spirit   November 27, 2006


• Federal Leader Urges Faith-Based Community to Prepare for Pandemic Influenza   November 22, 2006


• Safety Urged with Thanksgiving Food   November 21, 2006


• Additional Flu Vaccination Clinics Scheduled   November 13, 2006


• Flu Vaccinations Offered in Fair Grove   November 7, 2006


• 2006 Environmental Report Card Highlights Area Beauty   October 19, 2006


• Classes, Screenings and Vaccinations Offered to Community Child Care Providers   October 18, 2006


• Special Saturday Registration Sessions Offered to Pit Bull Owners   October 2, 2006


• Consumers Cautioned to Avoid Fresh Spinach   September 20, 2006


• New Vaccine Protects Greene County Women   August 30, 2006


• Tobacco Sting Results in Perfect Score   August 8, 2006


• Back-to-School Immunizations Offered at Daily Walk-in Clinics   August 1, 2006


• Excessive Heat Warning Issued   July 31, 2006


• Excessive Heat Warning Issued   July 18, 2006


• Expanded Hours Offered for HIV Testing on National HIV Testing Day   April 24, 2006


• New Income Guidelines for Women, Infants and Children Program   June 26, 2006


• Health Emergency Exercise Tests Dispensing Plan   June 15, 2006


• Medication Dispensing Exercise Simulates Public Health Emergency Response   June 1, 2006


• Pit Bull Registration Appointments Now Available   May 15, 2006


• Health Department Staff Assists Public with New Pit Bull Ordinance Regulations   April 24, 2006


• Protect Infants from Childhood Disease with Recommended Vaccinations   April 19, 2006


• Community Resources Featured in Community Health Report Card   April 3, 2006


• Health and Safety Following a Tornado   March 13, 2006


• Annual Report Reveals Public Health Impact   February 27, 2006


• Additional Influenza Vaccine Now Available to High-Risk Individuals   January 4, 2006


• Individual Responsibility Important to Protecting Water Supply   November 16, 2005


• Nutrition Needs Met Through WIC Assistance Program   November 15, 2005


• Put a Lid on Lead - Prevent Lead Poisoning   October 24, 2005


• Health Care Conference Focuses on Child Care Providers   October 12, 2005


• Community-Associated MRSA Strikes Healthy People in the Ozarks   September 14, 2005


• Building Blocks Program Celebrates First Birthday   September 12, 2005


• Health Department Expands Services to Gulf Coast Evacuees   September 9, 2005


• Protect the Health of Children and Adolescents Playing and Exercising in High Heat   August 11, 2005


• National Immunization Awareness Month   August 9, 2005


• Animal Control Posts Dog Photos Online   August 8, 2005


• Influenza Vaccination Efforts Recognized with Certificate   August 5, 2005


• World Breastfeeding Week Encourages Breastfeeding Beyond Six Months   August 1, 2005


• Back-to-School Immunizations Offered at Special Clinics   July 27, 2005


• Hot Weather Health Advisory Upgraded to Warning   July 21, 2005


• Hot Weather Health Advisory Issued   July 20, 2005


• Expanded Hours Offered for HIV Testing on National HIV Testing Day   June 23, 2005


• Birth Certificate Pricing and Availability   June 22, 2005


• Recreational Water Testing Begins   May 24, 2005


• Strike Out Stroke   May 18, 2005


• Immunizations Protect Children from Illness   April 25, 2005


• Protect Yourself from Mosquito Bites and Illness   April 22, 2005


• Celebrate Public Health Week   April 4, 2005


• Significant Increase in Early Syphilis Cases in the Springfield Area   February 11, 2005


• Health Department Receives Accreditation   December 17, 2004


• Hand Washing Prevents Illness   December 6, 2004


• World AIDS Day Focuses on Women   November 30, 2004


• Women, Infants and Children Contract Renewed   November 26, 2004


• Water Resources Evaluated for Quality and Quantity   November 19, 2004


• Community Feedback Vital to Health Planning   November 4, 2004


• Protect Your Child from Lead Poisoning   October 25, 2004


• Care for Caregivers   September 24, 2004


• Protect Yourself from Influenza   September 23, 2004


• Revenues Increase Despite Smoke-Free Ordinance   September 10, 2004


• Protecting Our Community   September 7, 2004


• Revenues Increase Despite Smoke-Free Ordinance   September 10, 2004


• Protect Your Health Over Labor Day Weekend   September 2, 2004


• Community Health Assessment Released   September 13, 2004

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