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 2008 Press Releases

The Health Department periodically prepares information for media distribution. This is done
in an effort to make timely information available
to all county residents.

   
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10-09-2009

Tragic death attributed to novel H1N1 influenza Is reminder about serious threat from H1N1

10-09-2009

Hotline for questions about novel H1N1 influenza now available at DuPage County Health Department

09-25-2009

Patrick J. O’Shea of Lombard, DuPage County Board District 2 Named new member of DuPage County Board of Health

09-08-2009

First reading of Health Department FY2010 budget At Sept. 10 DuPage County Board of Health meeting

08-24-2009

DuPage County Health Department warns residents to avoid contact with bats

08-14-2009

DuPage County Health Department reminds residents West Nile virus activity increases during warm weather

08-13-2009

Health officials tell DuPage County school leaders that good hygiene is key to reducing impact of flu

08-03-2009

DuPage County residents with private wells reminded to get their water tested annually

07-17-2009

Personal hygiene products collected for Back to School Fair in August

07-10-2009

DuPage County Health Department hosts Christina’s Smile and provides $50,000 in free dental service

06-23-2009

Dupage County Health Department offers summer weather safety,health tips

06-23-2009

DuPage County Health Department reports its first positive mosquitoes with West Nile virus in 2009

06-23-2009

DuPage County Health Department advises protection against tick-borne diseases

06-11-2009

DuPage County Health Department reminds residents about West Nile virus precautions

05-28-2009

Free HIV testing June 7 during special event ‘LEAD BY EXAMPLE’ at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wheaton

05-26-2009

New Mental Health Court Association of Illinois Promoting June 4 Conference in Glen Ellyn

05-21-2009

Two DuPage County Health Department staff members in Mental Health Services honored by community groups

05-20-2009

Are you ready to quit smoking?The DuPage County Health Department can help you

05-09-2009

RxBOX allows DuPage County residents to properly dispose of expired and unused prescription drugs

05-05-2009

Health Department works with DuPage County schools, community on strong public education campaign about H1N1

04-26-2009

DuPage County Health Department works with state, CDC, regional health departments on swine flu outbreak

04-26-2009

State Keeps Close Watch on Swine Flu Outbreak

04-15-2009

DuPage County Health Department receives perfect 100 percent score on public health emergency preparedness

04-13-2009

Get tested! DuPage County Health Department recognizes STD Awareness Month in April

04-07-2009

DuPage County Health Department Observes National Public Health Week

03-24-2009

DuPage County residents soon will be able To properly dispose of expired and unused prescription drugs

03-23-2009

DuPage County Health Department fights youth tobacco use by promoting local Kick Tobacco Day on March 25

03-19-2009

County residents reminded of tuberculosis services offered at DuPage County Health Department

03-13-2009

Kyle Gilgis of DuPage County Board District 3 New member of DuPage County Board of Health

03-12-2009

Is parenting tougher than you thought? The DuPage County Health Department can help

03-04-2009

Saturday quit smoking support group

03-03-2009

Applications for AmeriCorps position now available at DuPage County Health Department

01-29-2009

Health department suggests preventive steps against gastrointestinal illnesses, common this time of year

01-27-2009

Health department gives free dental screenings to kids on Feb. 6 at DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville

01-15-2009

DuPage residents encouraged to be screened for STDs following 2007 surveillance report from CDC

12-23-2008

Are you ready to quit smoking? The DuPage County Health Department can help you

12-19-2008

Strategies for handling holiday stress from the DuPage County Health Department

12-09-2008

DuPage County Health Department reminds residents there is still time to get a flu shot

12-05-2008

Keep your home healthy; new information about mold On DuPage County Health Department’s web site

12-03-2008

Health department says ‘give us a hand’ During National Handwashing Awareness Week

11-26-2008

DuPage County Health Department supports 20th anniversary of Worlds AIDS Day on Dec. 1

11-07-2008

DuPage County Health Department reminds Residents to prepare now for severe winter weather

10-31-2008

Health department reminds residents to ‘Set your clocks, check your emergency stockpiles’

10-27-2008

Community groups sponsor ‘Messages of Hope’ discussion On health disparities among women of color

10-08-2008

West Chicago group home reopened by health department following extensive fire in September, 2007

10-07-2008

DuPage County Health Department offering express visits for STD Clinic

10-06-2008

Remove the ‘U’ from flu

10-02-2008

Are you ready to quit smoking? The DuPage County Health Department can help you

10-01-2008

Is parenting tougher than you thought? The DuPage County Health Department can help

09-27-2008

State public health director warns of E coli contaminated lettuce

09-23-2008

Community forum on children’s issues set for Oct. 2 For DuPage County candidates and elected officials

09-18-2008

Seminar on practical tips for Family caregivers of older adults

09-17-2008

DuPage County Health Department offers information On tetanus immunizations following flooding

09-11-2008

DuPage County Board of Health approves FY09 budget; Spending ‘flat,’ reliance on county tax dollars reduced

09-02-2008

Is parenting tougher than you thought? The DuPage County Health Department can help

08-25-2008

Are you ready to quit smoking? The DuPage County Health Department can help you

08-22-2008

Three bats test positive for rabies in DuPage County; Here’s where to call for information

08-21-2008

Chairman Schillerstrom, DuPage County Board reappoint Five members to DuPage County Board of Health

08-01-2008

What is the most littered item in United States?’Join a clean up campaign in Addison on Aug. 5

07-22-2008

Are you ready to quit smoking? The DuPage County Health Department can help you

07-07-2008

Health department and DuPage Dragons partner To ‘strike out tobacco’ at July 11-13 games

06-24-2008

Lab tests from state health department confirm norovirus caused illnesses at Arrowhead Golf Club

06-13-2008

Health departments and Chicago Bandits partner To ‘strike out tobacco’ at women’s pro softball game

06-11-2008

DuPage County Health Department warns residents Not to eat certain types of raw red tomatoes

06-10-2008

DuPage groups partner for HIV testing, education As part of National HIV Testing Day campaign (June 17 to 27)

06-10-2008

Are you ready to quit smoking? The DuPage County Health Department can help you

05-30-2008

DuPage County Health Department confirms Seven measles cases in school-age children

05-27-2008

DuPage County Health Department reports its First positive mosquitoes with West Nile virus in 2008

05-27-2008

World No Tobacco Day observed May 29 With Project 1200 at Benedictine University in Lisle

05-23-2008

State public health director urges vaccinations after two cases of measles found in Illinois

05-13-2008

DuPage County Health Department begins Surveillance for mosquitoes with West Nile virus

05-12-2008

DuPage County Health Department advises rotection against ticks and disease

05-09-2008

Conference for participants in mental health courts And those want to start similar programs

04-16-2008

DuPage County Health Department can help you prevent Serious health consequences of sexually transmitted diseases

04-15-2008

Traits like curly hair and dimples run in families; So do the risks for diseases like diabetes and cancer

04-10-2008

DuPage County Health Department receives outstanding 92 percent score on public health emergency preparedness

04-08-2008

Is parenting tougher than you thought? The DuPage County Health Department can help

03-31-2008

Are you ready to quit smoking? The DuPage County Health Department can help you

03-26-2008

1,200 pairs of shoes illustrate daily deaths in United States From tobacco and secondhand smoke

03-24-2008

Women who are struggling can get help through programs at West Suburban YWCA

03-20-2008

Tuberculosis remains a worldwide health threat, But may be fully treated if detected early

03-04-2008

DuPage County Health Department offers Crisis Hotline to residents impacted by NIU tragedy

02-26-2008

DuPage County Health Department sponsors classes in March for parents of children ages one to four

02-25-2008

DuPage County Health Department adds Support group for Women Living with HIV

02-22-2008

1,200 pairs of shoes illustrate daily deaths in United States From tobacco and secondhand smoke

02-19-2008

Health department launches support group in Glen Ellyn for people who want to quit smoking

02-13-2008

DuPage Coalition Against Tobacco looks For new members seeking a healthier county

01-29-2008

Community groups sponsor ‘Messages of Hope’ discussion on health disparities among women of color

01-25-2008

DuPage County Health Department warns Consumers not to eat beans that may cause botulism

01-11-2008

Reports of influenza-like illnesses increase as schools open, adults return to work following holidays

01-11-2008

Preventing the Flu