Washtenaw County Public Health News http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/public_health/news en http://www.ewashtenaw.org/assets/logo.gif http://www.ewashtenaw.org H1N1 Influenza A and Seasonal Influenza Updates http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/public_health/news/2009 news stories/09_Latest_info_on_flu Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 The next H1N1 clinic will be held at the EMU Convocation Center on Sunday, November 22, 2009. Clinic opens at 10:00am -- we will begin to hand out wristbands at 9:00am, check out new visitor policy to help prevent flu . . . World AIDS Day is December 1st, 2009 http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/public_health/news/2009 news stories/09 World AIDS Day Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:14:00 -0500 World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1st. The World Health Organization established World AIDS Day in 1988. World AIDS Day provides governments, national AIDS programs, faith organizations, community organizations, and individuals with an opportunity to raise awareness and focus attention on the global AIDS epidemic . . . Celebrate the Great American Smokeout! http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/public_health/news/2009 news stories/09_GASO Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:40:00 -0500 The American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout is Thursday, November 19, 2009. This is a national campaign that increases awareness of the dangers of tobacco use as well as . . . Profiles in Public Health http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/public_health/news/2009 news stories/profiles_in_ph Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:20:00 -0400 Profiles in Public Health provides a snapshot of what a public health professional does. In a public health, we work to improve the health and quality of life for entire communities --- not just individuals. We work to increase awareness of public . . . Take 3 Steps to Fight the Flu http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/public_health/news/2009 news stories/H1N1 August updates Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:19:00 -0400 The Washtenaw County Public Health Department and the CDC Say "Take 3" Steps To Fight The Flu These actions will protect against the new H1N1 too! Flu is a serious contagious disease. Each year in the United States, on average, more . . .