News Archive - Public Health Department (DEP)

The following news advisories and releases were issued by the Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System Public Information Office.

2009:
11/04/2009	Public Health Department Offers Guidelines If You Become Sick with Flu Symptoms (Español) (Tiếng Việt) (中文)
10/30/2009	Public Health Website Updated with Total Hospitalizations & Deaths Related to H1N1 Flu
10/29/2009	Santa Clara County Public Health Receives H1N1 Vaccine Shipment
10/06/2009	Pandemic H1N1 Flu Vaccine - 1st Shipment Arrived
09/29/2009	County Proclaims Local Emergency in Response to Pandemic H1N1 (swine) Flu Virus
07/20/2009	Summer Safety Alert for Santa Clara County
07/07/2009	Santa Clara County’s First Death Due to the H1N1 Flu Virus
06/27/2009	Santa Clara County Public Health Department will provide Free HIV Screening on National HIV Testing Day
05/05/2009	CDC announces that it is no longer recommending that schools close because of H1N1 (Swine Flu)
05/04/2009	Seven Cases of H1N1 Influenza Virus (Swine Flu) Confirmed in Santa Clara County
05/01/2009	Three More “Probable” Cases of H1N1 Influenza Virus (Swine Flu) Identified in Santa Clara County
H1N1 Flu Updates (Swine Flu):
11/09/2009	H1N1 Flu Vaccine Update
11/04/2009	H1N1 Flu Vaccine Update (Español) (Tiếng Việt)
10/30/2009	H1N1 Flu Vaccine Update
10/29/2009	H1N1 Flu Vaccine Update (Español) (Tiếng Việt)
10/27/2009	H1N1 Flu Update (Español) (Tiếng Việt)
10/22/2009	H1N1 Flu Update
10/01/2009	H1N1 Flu Update
06/19/2009	H1N1 Flu Update (Español) (Tiếng Việt)
06/11/2009	H1N1 Flu Update (Español) (Tiếng Việt)
06/05/2009	H1N1 Flu Update (Español) (Tiếng Việt)
06/01/2009	H1N1 Flu Update (Español) (Tiếng Việt)
05/21/2009	H1N1 Flu Update (Español) (Tiếng Việt)
05/15/2009	H1N1 Flu Update (Español) (Tiếng Việt)
05/12/2009	H1N1 Flu Update (Español) (Tiếng Việt)
05/07/2009	H1N1 Flu Update (Español) (Tiếng Việt)
05/06/2009	H1N1 Flu Update (Español) (Tiếng Việt)
05/05/2009	H1N1 Flu Update (Español) (Tiếng Việt)
05/04/2009	H1N1 Flu Update (Español) (Tiếng Việt)
05/01/2009	H1N1 Flu Update at 4:15pm (Español) (Tiếng Việt) \| H1N1 Flu Update at 1:45pm
04/30/2009	Swine Flu Update at 7:00pm \| Swine Flu Update at 1:30pm
04/29/2009	Swine Flu Update at 3:30pm (Español) (Tiếng Việt) \| Swine Flu Update at 1:25pm
04/28/2009	Swine Flu Update at 7:10pm \| Swine Flu Update at 1:30pm (Español) (Tiếng Việt)
04/27/2009	Swine Flu Update
04/24/2009	Swine Flu Update

2008:
11/11/2008	Mass Vaccinations Video News Clip (Español - KDTV) (Español - Telemundo)
05/23/2008	Health Advisory - Be Aware of Smoke in the Air
05/23/2008	Health Advisory - Risk of Smoke Inhalation
05/01/2008	Providing for the Public's Health at Home During Pandemic Flu
01/02/2008	School Kids Win Top Honors in Poster Contest Promoting Health

2007:
12/17/2007	$1.15 Million Grant Seeks to Improve Traffic Safety
09/24/2007	Local Communities Celebrate 10th Anniversary of International Walk to School Day
09/06/2007	Public Health Advisory (Air Quality)
08/23/2007	Santa Clara County Public Health Department Announces Possible Exposure to Hepatitis A at San Jose Jamba Juice
08/03/2007	Survey Finds High Level of Tobacco Awareness in Santa Clara County
06/26/2007	National HIV Testing Day
07/07/2007	Santa Clara County Conducts Terrorism Preparedness Exercise
05/18/2007	Real DUI Trial at Oak Grove High School Gives Students a Sobering Look at the Consequences of Drinking and Driving
05/17/2007	Santa Clara County Public Health Department Releases Report on Adult Behavioral Risk Factors
03/20/2007	Tuberculosis Cases on the Rise in Santa Clara County
03/01/2007	March 01, 2007: Latino College Preparatory Academy’s Fitness Challenge Teaches Students Healthy Habits for Life

2006:
10/04/2006	Walk to School Week in Santa Clara County
08/30/2006	Santa Clara County Public Health Department Announce Two Additional Cases of West Nile Virus in Santa Clara County Residents
07/24/2006	Heat Wave Causes Increased Emergency System Activity
05/08/2006	Santa Clara County Public Health Department Releases Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan For Public Comment
04/24/2006	Defibrillators Required for Health Studios
01/27/2006	Medical Volunteers for Disaster Response Filling the Gap

2005:
10/03/2005	Early Flu Vaccination Encouraged for High-Risk Adults and Children
08/02/2005	Emergency Medical Services Recommends Redirecting Ambulances to Primary Stroke Center Hospitals
08/01/2005	Breastfeeding acceptance up for World Breastfeeding Week 2005
07/13/2005	Santa Clara County Public Health Department Earns Public Health Emergency Preparedness Recognition
02/14/2005	Local Health Advocates Convene to Address Partnerships in Developing Healthy Children Ready to Learn

2004:
12/03/2004	Santa Clara County Awarded $1 Million to Promote Healthier Lifestyles
10/18/2004	Flu Vaccinations Begin for High-Risk Adults in Santa Clara County
09/15/2004	Santa Clara County Public Health Department Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus
09/15/2004	Crashes Aren't Accidents, Stop on Red!: Agencies launch phase III of Red Light Running Campaign...

2003:
08/14/2003	Unusually High Lead Levels Found in Ayurvedic Fertility Medicine
08/07/2003	Santa Clara County Public Health Department Promotes Healthy Babies at Paramount's Great America
07/11/2003	Collaborative Effort Enhances Dental Services for HIV/AIDS Patients
05/23/2003	Public Health Department Reinforces Water Safety During Drowning Prevention Month
05/05/2003	Santa Clara County Kicks Off Water Safety Efforts During Drowning Prevention Month
SARS Press Releases:
06/24/2003	Public Health Update on SARS
05/20/2003	Public Health Update on SARS
04/29/2003	Public Health Update on SARS
04/23/2003	Public Health Update on SARS
04/10/2003	Public Health Update on SARS and Meningitis
04/03/2003	Additional Suspected SARS Cases Reported, Expanded Surveillance Guidelines Released
04/01/2003	American Airline Passengers Evaluated for SARS in San Jose, CA.
04/01/2003	Passenger Jet Lands at San Jose Airport Carrying Patients With SARS
03/27/2003	Fourth SARS Case Identified in Santa Clara County
03/20/2003	Santa Clara County Public Health Department Identifies Suspect Case of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)