2012 News Releases
December Winter Weather Checklists – Stock Up Now Spread the Holiday Spirit – Not the Flu – This Holiday Season Purple Newborn Caps Distributed by Hospitals to Help Prevent Infant Abuse Oklahoma State Department of Health Teams with WebMD to Enhance Public Health Alert System Oklahoma Improves State Health Ranking State Board of Health Meets Tuesday
November It’s as Simple as Washing Your Hands! Working Together for an AIDS-Free Generation Persons with Chronic Diseases and African American Adults at Risk from Flu Fill-in-Blank News Release for County Health Departments:National Influenza Vaccination Week Begins December 2nd Prevent Foodborne Illness This Holiday Season Oklahoma's Two Major Cities Lack Smokefree Protection Oklahoma's Preterm Birthrate Improves Legislators invite public to celebrate World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14th at State Capitol on Nov. 14th at State Capitol Media Advisory: WNV Reporting Switches to Once-weekly Schedule November 8th
October OSDH Joins National Effort to Reduce Sleep-related Infant Deaths Application Deadline Nov. 1 for Certified Healthy Oklahoma Programs Impact of Housing on Health Topic for OHEC Meeting October 25 Tri-Boards of Public Health Meet Tuesday
September Fill-in-Blank News Release for County Health Departments: Warning Issued on Unlicensed Food Service Operators in the Oilfield Initiative to Reduce Infant Mortality Wins Local and National Awards County Health Department Flu Clinics Launch Oct. 1 Fill-in-the-Blank News Release for County Health Departements: County Health Department Schedules Flu Vaccine Clinics Tenth Anniversary of the Medical Reserve Corps Offers Volunteer Opportunities for Oklahomans Deadline Extended to Nov. 30 for Newborn Caps Project OSDH Asks Oklahomans to “Stand Together” Against Falls Hospitals Encourage Breastfeeding by Not Giving Formula Bags Application Period Open for Certified Healthy Oklahoma Programs West Nile Virus Cases Break Record Fight the Fat – Eat More Fruits and Veggies
August State Health Officials Urge Oklahomans to be Aware of Blue-Green Algae in Recreational Waters During Holiday Weekend Click for Babies Project Needs Local Knitters to Help Prevent Infant Abuse Enjoy the Holiday, but Guard Against Mosquitoes Reducing Infant Mortality Focus of Statewide Initiative Cooler Temps and Rain May Increase WNV Exposure Risk McAlester Couple’s Lives Change After West Nile Virus Strikes Public Health Warning Issued for West Nile Virus Fill-In-the-blank Radio Spots For County Health Departments – WNV Midwest City Recognized for Contributions Made on Behalf of Community Water Fluoridation Dramatic Increase in West Nile Virus Cases in Oklahoma Fill-in-the-Blank News Release for Turning Point and County Health Department Partners: Application Period Open for Certified Healthy Oklahoma Programs Application Period Open for Certified Healthy Oklahoma Programs
July Case of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Reported; Health Officials Stress Caution When Swimming in Natural Bodies of Water Fill-in-the-Blank News Release for County Health Departments: County Health Officials Warn of West Nile Virus Resurgence Become a Recognized Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite "Every Week Counts" Hospital Initiative Early Results Show Success Fill-in-the-Blank News Release for County Health Departments: How to Prevent Whooping Cough in Oklahoma Children Affordable Housing and Health Literacy Topics for OHEC July 26 Meeting State Health Officials Warn of West Nile Virus Resurgence State Board of Health Meets Tuesday June Love County Nurse Wins Annual Laura K. Savage Award Fill-in-the-Blank News Release for County Health Departments: MCV4 Vaccine Testing and Prevention are Keys to Reducing HIV in Oklahoma Fill-in-the-Blank News Release for County Health Departments: County Health Department Offers Tips for Preventing Heat Illnesses Oklahoma State Board of Health Elects Officers Health Behaviors Improve Among Oklahoma Youth State Board of Health Meets Tuesday Avoid the Rush! Get Back-to-School Immunizations Now Comments on WIC State Plan Requested It's Critter Time: Prevent Tick and Mosquito Diseases
May Don’t Weight Oklahoma Men! Take Steps to Prevent Obesity Men’s Health Month, June 2012 Oklahoma Health Equity Campaign to Discuss Oklahoma Temporary High Risk Pool State Health Officials Urge Healthy and Safe Swimming Precautions Governor Fallin Will Lead “Walk for Wellness” Today Oklahoma Women: Put Your Health First! State Board of Health Meets Tuesday Media Advisory: Oklahoma City’s Fillmore School Joins World’s Largest Exercise Class Tomorrow
April Health Officials Encourage Safe Handling of Fresh Produce Oklahoma Children to Participate in Worlds Largest Exercise Class May 2 Fill-in-Blank News Release For County Health Departments: Public Health Nurses Recognized During National Nurses Week, May 6-12 Children May Have Difficulty Coping With Storm and Tornadoes Aftermath State Health Department Activates Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps to Support Storm Recovery Efforts in Woodward Free Classes Offered to Businesses to Encourage Worksite Wellness Immunization Coalitions Plan Events for National Infant Immunization Week April 21-28 State Health Department Urges Storm Cleanup Precautions Gestational Diabetes Threatens the Health of Pregnant Mothers and Infants State Board of Health Meets Tuesday Award Winners for Child Abuse Prevention Efforts Announced Today
March Health Officials Warn Parents about Risk of Salmonella from Pet Baby Bird Oklahomans Urged to Donate Life Lifelong Health Starts with Wellness Child Abuse Prevention Month (April) Seeks Community Involvement Mini Conference on Child Abuse Prevention Emphasizes Community Involvement Free Classes Offered to Businesses to Encourage Worksite Wellness Fill-in-Blank News Release For County Health Departments: Grow Your Own Garden As Part Of National Nutrition Month’s Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Oklahoma Public Health Officials Closely Monitor Tuberculosis Fill-In-The-Blank News Release for County Health Departments: Get Your Kids Involved In Healthy Cooking As Part Of National Nutrition Month’s Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Spring into Action: Use Extra Daylight to Prepare for Emergencies State Board of Health Meets Tuesday 1,000 Ways To Serve Fruits And Vegetables Offered As Part Of National Nutrition Month
February HIV/AIDS Prevention Efforts Focus on Women, Girls, and Native Americans Fill-In-Blank News Release for County Health Departments: Eat More Fruits And Vegetables Oklahoma School Wellness Assessment Available to Encourage Local Health and Fitness Media Advisory: Certified Healthy Oklahoma Awards Luncheon Free Trainings Offered to Help Businesses Curb Employee Health Care Costs OHEC to Discuss Nations Health Care System Meningococcal Disease Confirmed in Northeast Oklahoma Infant Fill-in-Blank News Release for County Health Departments: ______Applauds Governor’s Tobacco Ban State Board of Health Meets Tuesday “Build a Blue Ribbon Tree State” to Help Prevent Child Abuse Project to Show Community Support Consumers Alerted to Return Possible Contaminated Food Products
January Oklahoma Ranks First in Hepatitis A Vaccine Coverage for Teens African Americans have Highest Rate of New HIV-AIDS cases in Oklahoma Certified Healthy Oklahoma Annual Award Winners Announced Public Input Sought for Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant Good Dental Health Starts Early in Life Folic Acid Reduces Risk of Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) in Babies State Board of Health Meets Tuesday, January 10, 2012 “Build a Blue Ribbon Tree State” to Help Prevent Child Abuse Award Nominations Sought for Excellence in Child Abuse Prevention
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