Fill-in-Blank News Release for County Health Departments

For Release: (Date)
Contact: _____County Health Department
(name/ title)
(telephone number)

County Health Department Launches West Nile Virus Surveillance

Local Communities Plan Local Health Activities
Governor’s Rally on April 6 Launches New Health Initiatives
for State Employees

The people in _________ (city or county or community name) are planning local health activities in April to celebrate Gov. Brad Henry’s new health initiative for state employees. The governor is asking all state agencies to promote employee wellness programs and start new initiatives to help employees stay healthy and set an example for all Oklahomans. On Wednesday, April 6, a rally led by Gov. Henry will take place on the south steps of the State Capitol to launch a new State Health Initiative for a Strong and Healthy Oklahoma.

In coordination with this event, the _________ County Health Department is planning the following events in April to celebrate health: _______________________________________________________

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_______________________________________________________.

“We encourage local Turning Point partnerships, local businesses and agencies to participate in some of the activities and involve the entire family. These efforts will increase morale, help our employees maintain a healthy lifestyle, and show that Oklahomans care about moving toward a State of Health,” said ______ County Administrative Director _____________.

For more information about local nutrition and health initiatives, contact the county health department in your area.