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Two human cases of West Nile virus confirmed in Oregon The Register-Guard Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:56 PM PDT Two human cases of the West Nile virus have been confirmed in Oregon this week, prompting state health officials to remind people to protect themselves during the coming Labor Day weekend. One individual each in Coos and Malheur counties has tested positive for the virus, health officials said today. Both … WellPoint CEO Braly steps down, Cannon named interim CEO Reuters Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:53 PM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - WellPoint Inc Chief Executive Angela Braly abruptly stepped down from her post on Tuesday following growing investor dissatisfaction with the health insurer's financial performance. California officials: 73 sickened with salmonella Philippine Daily Inquirer Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:47 PM PDT California public health officials are investigating a foodborne illness outbreak that has sickened 73 people and has been linked to salmonella-tainted mangoes. Calif. officials: 73 sickened with salmonella The Washington Times Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:47 PM PDT SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (AP) - California public health officials are investigating a foodborne illness outbreak that has sickened 73 people and has been linked to salmonella-tainted mangoes. Authorities say they are still probing what prompted the outbreak of salmonella Braenderup cases in California. They are trying to identify which specific mango brands ... Health Department discontinues WIC satellite clinics The Marshall Democrat-News Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:43 PM PDT After ten months and only two participants, the Saline County Health Department decided to discontinue its WIC satellite clinic program. Saline County Health Department Administrator Lisa Thomas outlined the programs lack of utilization during the Tuesday, Aug. 28, board meeting. Medical marijuana lights up new debate KTVZ Bend Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:43 PM PDT Medical marijuana advocates are pushing for a new type of patient to be able to "smoke away" their pain, and it has health officials worried. Health Resources Everett Herald Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:42 PM PDT Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett. Call 425-297-5500 or see www.cancerpartnership.org for more information: Click on "Support Services," then, on the right side of the page, click on "Classes" or "Support Groups." Oakland County Improves Online Registration For Flu Vaccine CBS Detroit Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:41 PM PDT Oakland County Health Division has launched its improved online flu vaccination registration system at www.oakgov.com/health. Duke students, clinicians and faculty talk about what global health work means to them Duke University Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:38 PM PDT The Duke Global Health Institute trains the next generation of global health leaders and scholars. From undergraduates to graduate students and clinicians, students and alumni share what global health at Duke has meant to them and how it has shaped their lives. City seeks permits for food service workers St. Joseph News-Press Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:37 PM PDT Mark McKnight serves customers Tuesday evening at Pappy's Grill and Pub. The St. Joseph Health Department has proposed a food handlers permit for all food service workers. A meeting will be held Thursday September 6.

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