- Public Health Department (DEP)

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

11/06/2008	Mass Vaccinations Video News Clip NEW
05/23/2008	Health Advisory: Be Aware of Smoke in the Air...
05/23/2008	Health Advisory: Risk of Smoke Inhalation
05/--/2008	Providing for the Public's Health at Home During Pandemic Flu NEW Home Care Guide for Pandemic Flu
01/02/2008	School Kids Win Top Honors in Poster Contest Promoting Health
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 June 27, 2007
06/07/2007	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	Latino College Preparatory Academy’s Fitness Challenge Teaches Students Healthy Habits for Life
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
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
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...
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)