2005 News Releases
January
- More Vermonters Eligible for Flu Shots: Limited Supply Still Available
- Vermonters Age 50+ Now Eligible: Gov. Jim Douglas Gets Flu Shot to Protect Himself and Others
- State Launches Statewide Campaign and Website About Children’s Dental Health
- Governor Announces Community Substance Abuse Prevention Grants
- State Officials Hold Methamphetamine Policy Summit
- VKAT To Hold 10th Statehouse Rally
February
- Governor Announces Fit & Healthy Kids Stretch Your Limits Challenge
- Last Chance for Flu Shots: High Risk Adults, Any Child Age 6 Months and Older Eligible
- Health Department Supports Efforts To Expose Link Between Smoking and Movies
- Health Department Supports Efforts to Expose Link Between Smoking and Movies
March
- Vermont’s Oral Health Efforts Receive National Recognition
- Regular Colorectal Screening Saves Lives
- Governor Announces Second Annual Daylight Savings Challenge; Program Promotes Fit and Healthy Kids
- Governor Urges Vermonters to Confront Alcohol Abuse
- High Vaccination Rates Reduces the Spread of Rubella; No Longer Considered a Major Public Health Threat
April
- Alcohol and Your Health: It’s That Time of Year Again
- You’re in Charge: Living Well with Chronic Conditions Conference
- Winooski River Sewage Leak Prompts Health Department Recommendations
- ‘Now’ Always the Best Time To Help Kids Headed for Trouble
- State Determines that Winooski River is Safe for Recreational Use
- Governor Promotes Fit & Healthy Kids Daylight Savings Challenge: Participants Exercise with Gold Medal Snowboarder Ross Powers & Governor
May
- Vermont Blueprint for Health Chronic Care Conference - May 9, 2005
- Check for Ticks to Prevent Lyme Disease
- State Hospital Staff Deserve Our Thanks
- Community Water Fluoridation has Benefited Burlington Residents
June
- Blake Named Deputy for Mental Health
- This is a Drill: Health, Hospital and Emergency Officials to Test Pandemic Influenza Response Plan at June 15 ‘Tabletop’ Exercise
- Preliminary Test Results Negative For Letter Opened at Business in South Burlington
- Vermonters Encourged to Report Dead Birds
- National HIV Testing Day - June 27 Campaign to Encourage Voluntary Counseling and Testing
- Health Department Urges Travelers To Read CDC Update on Bird Flu
July
- Blue Green Algae Spotted in Lake Carmi and Shelburne Pond
- U.S. Department of Justice Issues Report on Vermont State Hospital
- Governor Announces Substance Abuse Prevention Grants
- Blue-Green Algae Status Map Tracks Blooms on Lake Champlain
- Water Tests Show High E-Coli in Winooski River Not Related to Ammonia Spill
- Vermont Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
- Gov. Douglas and Former Tour De France Pro Cyclist to Challenge Fit and Healthy Kids at Catamount Family Center on Wednesday
- “No Swim” Alert Issued After Wastewater Spill in Burlington
August
- August Proclaimed Breastfeeding Promotion Month In Vermont
- Governor Announces Large Federal Grant for DETER Substance Abuse Prevention Programs
- Run Girl Run” Program Brings Mom and Daughter Closer Together
- Rutland Woman Among Vermont’s First Breastfeeding Peer Counselors
- Vermont Health Department Works to Minimize Risk of Exposure to “Pocket Pet” Virus
- Annual Rabies Bait Drop to Begin August 26
- Annual Rabies Bait Drop to Begin August 26
- Bacterial Infection in Middlebury Could be Related to Unlicensed Tattoos
- Vermont Reports First Bird Positive for West Nile Virus in 2005
- Improvements Made in Transporting Children to Emergency Psychiatric Evaluation; Other Departments in the Agency Will Follow Suit
- Animated Characters Tell True-Life Tobacco Stories; Vermont Department of Health Creates New “Tobacco Stories” Web Site
September
- My Turn: State Hospital Vital
- Vermont Medical Volunteers Sign Up for Possible Service in Areas Devastated by Hurricane Katrina
- How Vermonters Can Help in Hurricane Relief Efforts
- Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
- Katrina Medical Recruitment Update
- Vermont Health Department Issues Advisory Due to Poor Air Quality Measured by EPA
- Douglas Administration Officials Holding Leadership Forums on Substance Abuse
- Vermont Ambulance Crews Headed to Houston
- 14 Vermont EMS Crews Headed to Houston
- Deployed Vermont EMS ambulance convoy to divert to edge of storm path in Forney, Texas
- Leader of Vermont EMS Ambulance Convoy, John Vose, Highly Regarded Among Peers
- Deployed Vermont EMS ambulance convoy arrives in Forney, Texas, a town already housing 400 evacuees
- Vermont EMS Ambulance Convoy Begins Patient Transport Duties at the Direction of FEMA
- Vermont EMS Personnel Provide Urgently Needed Care throughout Texas
October
- Vermont EMS Ambulance Crews Continue Service in Remote Areas of Texas Hit by Hurricane Rita
- After the Flood Health and Safety Recommendations
- Vermont EMS Ambulance Crews to remain in Texas as FEMA slowly downscales service to region
- Vermont’s First Annual “Everything Fit & Healthy Expo” Promotes Healthier Lifestyles
- Vermont Substance Abuse Conference to Provide Forum for Discussion of Solutions
- Vermont Department of Health Offers New Online Service to Help Vermonters Quit Smoking
- Power Outage Food Safety Tips
- Vermont Health Department Highlights the Importance of Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning
- Gov. Douglas to Recognize Fit & Healthy Students at Daylight Savings Challenge Award Ceremony
- Day-long “Vermont Obesity Summit” Slated for October 31