Press Releases Archive 2007 December 21 Norovirus Featured on Latest Health Department Podcast December 17 Health Officials Concerned about Sale of Tobacco to Minors December 4 Stakeholders sought for MHSA mental health prevention and early intervention planning in Contra Costa November 28 Funds Still Available for HIV Positive Contra Costa Residents for Small Expenses November 27 Teens to Help Environmental Justice Project in Bay Point November 20 Free Flu Vaccine on December 1 in Antioch November 13 New Podcast Heralds Progress Made in Tobacco Prevention November 5 Community Invited to Workshop Thursday in Richmond October 23 Health Department Gives Advice to Schools on Staph Infection (MRSA) October 18 Health Services Director Using Internet Podcast to Talk About a New Richmond Health Center October 17 Contra Costa Health Services is seeking new members to serve on the Public and Environmental Health Advisory Board (PEHAB) October 15 An Interview with an HIV positive Latina Focuses on Awareness October 12 Request for Proposals - HIV Services October 12 Volunteers Needed for Free Tax Preparation for Low-Income Working Families October 9 One-Stop Shop Event Connects People Who Are Homeless with Services October 3 News Advisory: AIDS Program Is Seeking Applicants Interested in Implementing an Innovative Program for Men Who Have Sex with Other Men in Central Contra Costa County October 2 Request for Application (RFA) to Serve Men who Have Sex with Men (MSM) September 28 Students at Two Mt. Diablo District Schools Join Worldwide Walk to School Day September 24 Contra Costa schools to participate in Shelter-in-Place drill September 21 Recalled Lunchboxes Can Be Left at County Drop-Off Sites September 21 Comments Sought Regarding Industrial Risk Plans September 21 Community Grants Available for Raising HIV/AIDS Awareness September 18 New Shingles Vaccine Can Spare Older Adults Severe Nerve Pain September 17 Community Workshop September 26 to Address Train, Truck Traffic in West County September 10 HIV Positive Contra Costa Residents Can Get Financial Help for Small Expenses August 27 Media Advisory: Recent Large Recall of Toys Due To Lead Hazards August 27 Campaign to Encourage Spacing Babies Launched July 31 Homeless Program Needs Volunteers July 19 New Emergency Preparedness Show Hits The Airwaves July 9 Homebound Elders to Get Emergency Food July 5 Three New West County Senior Centers Have Been Added to List of Cooling Centers in Contra Costa County July 3 Contra Costa Health Services Is Warning Residents to Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses During The Current Heat Wave June 21 Rapid Testing for HIV/AIDS Urged June 13 Health Alert For High Heat Periods June 12 Seeking Public Comments on Priorities for Federal AIDS Funds in Contra Costa County June 11 Dental Disease Epidemic Among Contra Costa Children and Nationwide May 30 Public invited June 7 to "Health Care Workers As Creators" May 23 Oncology Nurses and New Class Help Contra Costa Cancer Patients Cope May 22 County Board Proclaims EMS Week May 16 Contra Costa Businesses Gearing up for New Smoke-Free Public Places Law May 15 Bay Point Residents Fighting for Healthier Drinking Water and Lower Rates April 30 Community meeting to discuss Bay Point Drinking Water Problems April 27 Event Highlights Disparities in Childhood Immunizations in Contra Costa April 20 Breakfast Promotion for Better Health and Learning April 18 Chevron Refinery Root Cause Analysis Posted April 13 Residents to Learn Pedestrian and Bike Safety Strategies April 12 Students To Survey, Report On Pedestrian Safety Around Richmond High April 10 Middle College High Student Group Plans 'Action Week' To Highlight Tobacco Issues April 2 Patricia Tanquary named new CEO of Contra Costa Health Plan March 29 Contra Costa Gets State Grant to Expand Health Coverage March 28 Still Time to Get Help with Tax Preparation from Free Program March 27 Public Invited to Town Hall Meetings about Methamphetamine March 21 Planning Forum for Officials to Focus on Health and the Built Environment March 21 Community Grants Available for Raising HIV/AIDS Awareness March 20 Tuberculosis Program Issues Report Calling for Continued Vigilance on World Stop TB Day March 15 Bank Helps Out with Annual Free Tax Program for Low-Income Residents March 7 Pandemic Flu Kit Mailed to Child Care Providers March 6 New Effort Focuses on Overweight Children Under Five March 2 California Department of Health Services Announces Breach of Personal Information February 27 Contra Costa Health Plan Announces Results of Quality Measures February 26 Teens Take to The Airwaves in New 'Lock It Up' Video February 15 Chevron Refinery Report Posted February 2 Whooping Cough Outbreak at High School January 29 Cancer Program at County Hospital Receives Accreditation, Commendation January 24 Community Grants Available for Raising HIV/AIDS Awareness January 22 Preteen Immunization Week - New Vaccines Are Here January 19 Free Tax Preparation for Low to Moderate-Income Residents Begins January 18 Chevron Refinery Report Posted January 15 Chevron to Submit Report on Refinery Fire January 12 Contra Costa Adds Extra Shelter Beds for Cold Snap
