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a healthy dose of
information

• Do your homework on reasons for low grades
  If a child’s report card carries more C’s and D’s than A’s and B’s, hitting the books harder may not be the only solution. Research shows students with risky health habits don’t do as well in the classroom as others.
   
• Franklin County child dies of H1N1 complications
  News release from Benton-Franklin Health District
   
• Certificate of Need decisions
   
• Death with Dignity Act
  Information, answers to frequently asked questions, forms and important links.
   
• Washington Tracking Network connects public health and environmental issues
  Learn about environmental public health issues and how contaminants may affect your health. Find information on air quality, asthma, drinking water contaminants, and exposure to lead, and much more.
   
• Strategic National Stockpile photos
  1. Respirators and masks
  2. Tamiflu
  3. Relenza and Tamiflu
  4. Gloves
  5. Surgical masks
  6. Stockpile supplies-1
  7. Stockpile supplies-2

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Vital Statistics:

2008 Healthy Youth Survey Every two years, students in Washington public schools take an anonymous survey about their health habits and behaviors. The 2008 Healthy Youth Survey shows most kids are saying no to alcohol, drugs, and other risky behaviors.   Health Data Check out our health data page for the latest facts and figures on communicable disease, injuries and the most current vital statistics information in Washington. Also available is the 2007 Health of Washington State Report. Every five years, we issue this report on the health of people in our state. It’s a snapshot of how we’re doing. You can get answers to questions about the health of your county using the new survey tool for health behavior risks.

Advisories and Alerts:

• Recreational Shellfish Harvest Update

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Featured Topics:

• Pandemic Influenza
  Common questions and information about pandemic influenza and avian influenza.
  
  
• Provider Credential Search
  License information on Health Care Professionals.
   
• Preparación y Respuesta Emergencias de Salud Pública
  Hojas informativas en español.
   
• About MRSA
  MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is bacteria resistant to certain types of antibiotics. Learn more about MRSA and how to prevent spreading it.

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