2004 News Releases
January
- Health Department Convenes Expert Panel to Look at Childhood Leukemia
- Health and Safety Tips for Extremely Cold Weather
- Vermont Physician Profiles on the Web
February
- 8th Annual Vermont Kids Against Tobacco (VKAT) Statehouse Rally: Wednesday in Montpelier
- Health Department Appoints New Director for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
- New Director of the Vermont Board of Medical Practice Named
- Vermont Adult Smoking Rate Falls to 19.5%
March
- Hepatitis A Alert
- Governor Welcomes National Leaders to Vermont Blueprint for Health Conference
- 15th Year of the Refuse to Abuse Ski/Snowboard Event
April
- Emergency Medical Services Providers Are Honored For Their Service to Vermont Communities
- April Proclaimed Alcohol Awareness Month in Vermont
- Celebrate Health! Spring Ahead to Vermont Public Health Week: April 5 - 11, 2004
- State Seeking Bidders to Expand Access to Substance Abuse Treatment
- Vermont Department of Health Launches Campaign & Group Quit Contest to Encourage Young Adults to Quit Smoking
- Letter to the Editor of Counterpoint
May
- Governor Presents Environmental Health Awards To Nine Exemplary Schools
- Vermont Department of Health and Attorney General Join Forces to Expand Smoking Cessation Program
June
- “Take the Test - Take Control” VT Participates in National HIV Testing Day Campaign
- Vermonters Asked To Report Dead Birds Again This Year
- Keeping Children Safe When Using Fireworks
- Preliminary Test Results Negative for Package Opened in Federal Building
July
- Toll-free Counseling Hotline Available for Isle La Motte Residents: 1-800-834-7793
- Health Commissioner Appoints New Deputy for Mental Health
- Final Test Results Negative for Package Opened in Federal Building
- Loving Support: Vermont Celebrates Achievements in Breastfeeding Promotion at Loving Support Lawn Party on July 9
- Meningococcal Disease Cause of Child’s Death
- State Announces Selection of Mobile Opiate Treatment Contractor
- Blue-Green Algae Blooms Observed in Mississquoi Bay
- Avoid Rabies by Observing and Enjoying Wildlife at a Distance
- Governor Douglas Announces ‘Operation Red Clover’ to Improve Public Health Emergency Response
August
- Vermont State Hospital Recertification on Schedule
- Department of Health Promotes Smoke-Free Zones Around Kids
- Safety Recommendations for Possible Flooded Areas Issued by Health Department
- Vermont’s Yearly Rabies Bait Drop Begins
- Governor Announces Substance Abuse Prevention Grants Experienced Prevention Coalitions to Mentor New Coalitions
- Drug Use: Vermont problems, Vermont solutions
- Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Air Quality Advisory
- Avoid Areas of Lake Champlain that Contain Blue-Green Algae Blooms
- Hepatitis A Alert
- Local, State and Federal Officials Tour Valley Vista Treatment Facility
- First Birds of the Year Test Positive for West Nile Virus
September
- Governor Announces “Back To School” Program to Promote Dr. Dynasaur Health Insurance Enrollment for Children
- Federal Money Could be Restored to the Vermont State Hospital as Soon as November
- Department of Justice Inspection of Vermont State Hospital Concludes
- State Launches Statewide Oral Health Ad Campaign; Ads Aim to Increase Use of Children’s Oral Health Services
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Fletcher Allen Health Care to work with Vermont Department of Health to Improve Patient Care at Vermont State Hospital
- Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
October
- Governor Announces Fit & Healthy Kids Challenge: Fall Back Into Fun, Food & Fitness
- Vermont Responds to National Flu Vaccine Shortage
- State and Health Care Agencies Working Together on Flu Vaccine Shortage
- Health Officials Estimate Flu Vaccine Shortage at 50,000 Doses
- Flu Shots for Highest Risk Children and Nursing Home Residents to Resume
November
- Health Department Investigates Patient Death
- 11,000 New Doses of Flu Vaccine Added to Vermont Supply
- UPDATED CLINIC SITES: County Flu Shot Clinics for Very High Risk Adults Scheduled for Nov. 18
- Adult Flu Shot Clinics All Set for November 18
- Vermont State Hospital Update Statement by Health Commissioner Dr. Paul Jarris
- Costs of Cigarette Smoking Highlighted During Great American Smokeout
- World AIDS Day 2004 - Focus on Women, Girls and HIV
- Additional Flu Clinics Set
- Grants To Prevent HIV/AIDS Among Those at Highest Risk
- Flu Clinic Update
- Federal Government Recertifies Vermont State Hospital
December
- Flu Clinic Update
- Flu Clinic Update
- Vermont’s Flu Season has Officially Started, Flu Shots Still Available for High Risk Vermonters
- More Vermonters Eligible for Flu Shots: Healthy Adults age 65+, Healthy Children up to age 2, Caregivers Added
- Comments Sought for Vermont State Health Plan
- Make It Your New Year’s Resolution: Get Skilled and Free Help to Quit Smoking