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La Marque, TX 77568

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4C's Clinics
	4C's Saturday Clinic Closed Due to Weather 12/04/09
	Officials answer questions about hospital district 08/10/09
	Alternative to hospital district being considered 08/07/09
	Campaign for hospital district gets under way 08/05/09
	Indigent health-care network being developed 07/24/09
	4C’s Clinic To Open Saturdays 05/21/09
	4C’s Begins Saturday Walk-in Clinic 05/19/09
	Health Care Bill in Texas Legislature Would Benefit 4Cs Clinics 03/13/09
	Insured patients choose county clinics 08/20/08
	Cover the Uninsured Week guest column 04/25/08
	Uninsured does not equal unemployed 05/01/06
	4Cs Clinics seek to serve uninsured residents 04/30/06
	Clinics' Open House 11/07/05
	Clinic Advertisement 10/16/05
	Campaign promotes use of "medical home" 08/08/05

Animal Shelter
	Hours change at Joe Vickery Animal Shelter 01/28/10
	Animal Shelter Closed for Holiday 12/22/09
	New Animal Shelter To Stay In Texas City 09\09\09
	Shelter says procedures will bring changes 07/26/09
	Animal Shelter closed for holiday weekend 06/30/09
	Experts to provide help to prepare pets for storms 04/24/09
	Tips on how to adopt pets from shelters 04/03/09
	What You Need to Know about Animal Bites 04/03/09
	Spring cleanup at local animal shelter 02/24/09
	Couple wants city to ban pit bulls 01/11/09
	County animal shelter deserves reward 10/30/08
	Vote 'yes' for a new county animal shelter 10/26/08
	A few tricks can help dodge dog attacks 09/07/08
	Guest Column- Bond money would be well spent on new shelter 09/03/08
	Commissioners hear animal shelter needs 08/07/08
	Board to hear animal shelter improvement options 08/01/08
	Health board OKs animal shelter work 08/01/08
	Editorial - Shelter in need of financial roof 07/30/08
	Volunteers help shelter care for dogs 07/06/08
	Rates for shelter's adoptions, rescues increase 07/06/08
	GCHD offers precautions to avoid dog bites 05/28/08
	Buddies save puppies 05/17/08
	Shelter suspends canine adoptions 03/28/08
	Animal Control a dog's best friend 03/17/08
	Bats shouldn't frighten county residents 03/02/08
	Pets mauled in attack at home 02/15/08
	More isle coyote sightings, attacks reported 02/10/08
	Well traveled pooches' owners sought 12/18/07
	Houston SPCA Investigates Roosters 09/22/07
	Crying Foul over Roosters 09/16/07
	Health District Names Animal Services Manager 04/27/06
	Whiskerville Donates to Animal Shelter 04/13/06
	Update 04/21/06
	Woman wants seized dogs back 04/18/06
	Woman Cited For Backyard Animal Shelter 04/12/06
	County Animal Shelter Director resigns 03/04/06
	Animal lover gives voices to pets at shelter 10/18/05
	Katrina’s victims have four legs, too 09/01/05
	Service Improvements Made at Animal Shelter 07/29/05
	At least eight residents want to adopt puppy 06/22/05
	Puppy found with burn down back 06/21/05
	Health District Strives to Improve Animal Services 05/16/05
	Improvement to be made at County Animal Shelter 04/19/05
	Animals Benefit from Pizza and Paint 02/14/05
	Animal Services Improvements Noted 01/07/05
	Animal shelter set for Adopt-a-thon - 08/06/04
	Stray Animal Concerns - 06/16/04
	GCHD announces new Animal Service Manager - 05/25/04
	Health District Strives to Improve Animal Services - 03/19/04
	Coyote Sightings - 02/26/04
	Dog Hurt - 01/08/04
	Condemned Dog Remains in Shelter - 11/10/03
	Rabies Subject of Public Hearing - 06/23/03
	United Board of Health Considers Rabies Change 04/25/03


Beach Watch/Beach Advisories
	Report: Bacteria rate not high enough for concern 07/31/08
	EPA grant to fund GLO ad campaign 07/17/08
	Vibrio vulnificus information 07/20/07
	Monitoring bay's cleanliness - 08/11/04
	Update - No Swimming Advisory Lifted - 06/29/04
	Update - No Swimming Advisory - 06/28/04
	No Swimming - 06/25/04
	Be Water Wise This Summer and Throughout the Year! 04/25/03
	Public Hearing on Food Safety Program’s Proposed Policy/Order 06/07/06

Boards of Health
	Zendt is new CEO of Moody Gardens 12/16/09
	Health Boards Welcome New Members and Officers 06/10/09
	Health District releases 2008 Annual Report 04/07/09
	Final Resolution Access to Healthcare 12/18/08
	Board to hear animal shelter improvement options 07/30/08
	Health District Releases Annual Report 03/19/08
	Health Boards Welcome New Members and Officers 09/05/07
	Immunizations Encouraged 04/18/06
	Board Approves Improvements in Groundwater Identification 08/25/05
	2004 Accomplishments and Future Plans 04/05/05
	4 C’s Board Elects Officers and Establishes NurseLine - 09/07/04
	4C's NurseLine Pilot Program begins - 06/22/04
	Health District Proposes Policy Changes for On-Site Sewage Facilities - 07/22/04
	Notice of Public Hearing - On-Site Sewage Facilities Proposed changes (draft) 07/01/04
	Health District Presents Strategic Health Plan at National Conference - 08/13/04
	District Employees Recognized for Service to Seniors - 07/29/04
	United Board Members Reappointed - 07/26/04
	United Board of Health Reappoints Officers - 07/06/04
	Area women especially lack health care - 02/01/04
	Rabies Subject of Public Hearing - 06/23/03
	United Board of Health Considers Rabies Change 04/25/03
	Strategic Health Plan Adopted - 02/06/04
	Health District - Planning for the Future - 06/02/03
	Welcome Board of Health Members - 02/03

Conferences & Summits
	Summit to focus on storm water 08/04/08
	Public meeting on flood maps 08/01/08
	Fourth Environmental Summit to be held 07/31/08
	County Partners Prepare for Mental Health Disaster Response 06/02/06
	Mental Health Conference - June 9 & 10 05/09/06
	Calling Mental Health Partners 01/05/06
	Health District Plans Senior Services Summit 10/14/05
	Health District Co-Sponsors Conference 01/18/05
	Health District Presents Strategic Health Plan at National Conference - 08/13/04
	Collaborative Announces Emergency Planning Conference - 08/12/04
	Coalition takes aim at chronic diseases - 04/26/04
	Health District Strives to Improve Animal Services - 03/19/04
	Health District Reports Cause of Conference Illness 03/17/04
	Conference Attendees Report Illness 03/01/04
	Strategic Health Plan Adopted - 02/06/04
	Health District - Planning for the Future - 06/02/03

EMS
	Medical Copter on Standby for Mardi Gras 02/13/09
	Medical services ramped up for Lone Star Rally 12/11/08
	Helicopters fill trauma void 11/08/08
	Peninsula could see full-time firefighters 10/28/08
	Peninsula still without medics 07/21/08
	Post-modern medicine 03/16/08
	Delays Spur Ambulance Policy Changes 01/05/08
	Health District Recognizes Galveston EMS 01/05/06
	Bed Bound Patients Returned 09/28/05
	EMS Week Observed In Galveston 05/18/05
	Ambulance hijacked on Harborside Drive 02/09/05
	Galveston EMS Earns Provider of the Year Award - 11/24/04
	New Galveston EMS Administrative Office - 11/19/04
	Third ambulance purchased by water bill donations - 06/17/04
	EMS to Hit New Response High - 12/28/03
	National Emergency Medical Services Week Observed 05/14/03

Flu
	Not too late to get H1N1 vaccination 01/24/10
	H1N1 Vaccinations still Available 01/22/10
	Free Swine Flu Shots At Kemah 01/11/10
	County: Kids swine flu vaccine safe 12/16/09
	County closes small immunization clinics for now 12/14/09
	Health District Holiday Vaccine Location 12/11/09
	H1N1 vaccine to be offered to the public 12/06/09
	H1N1 Vaccinations Available 12/04/09
	County to give H1N1 shots 11/22/09
	H1N1 Vaccinations for Galveston County High-Risk Continue 11/20/09
	County puts up flu stop signs 11/19/09
	County receives more doses of H1N1 vaccine 11/13/09
	Additional H1N1 vaccine for high-risk Galveston County residents 11/12/09
	County runs out of swine flu doses 11/01/09
	County administers swine flu vaccines 10/31/09
	Swine flu victim died Oct. 20, was treated at UTMB 10/29/09
	Get your seasonal flu shot and plan for your H1N1 vaccination when available 10/01/09
	Health District and school officials have confirmed 3 cases of swine flu at middle school in Texas City 05/28/09
	One Swine Flu Case Confirmed 05/15/09
	County reports 2nd probable swine flu case 05/08/09
	Second probable case of swine flu reported 05/07/09
	County's first probable case of swine flu reported 05/07/09
	First probable case of H1N1 in Galveston County 05/06/09
	Planning for the possibility of influenza 04/28/09
	It is not too late to get a flu shot! 01/09/09
	Preventing Flu Helps in Ike Recovery 10/16/08
	Flu cases stay low in county 12/13/07
	Galveston County ready for flu season 11/29/07
	Time for a Flu Shot 10/05/07
	Getting Ready for Pandemic Flu 05/08/06
	CDC statements on influenza vaccine supply 11/10/05
	Officials: Flu shots here are real 11/01/05
	Flu Shots now available 10/26/05
	County Opens Flu Shots to All 01/25/05
	Additional Flu Vaccine Available 01/11/05
	Flu Update - New Locations for High Risk Vaccinations - 10/21/04 Flu Update – Shots in La Marque - 10/15/04 Flu Shots Recommended for High Risk Populations - 10/07/04
	Now Is The Time For Flu Shot! 09/24/03
	Flu Like Illness in Galveston Schools 01/03

Health District In the News
	Health District Planning for the Future 03/01/10
	National Nutrition Month Observed 03/01/10
	GCHD Opens New WIC and Immunization Site in Dickinson 02/05/10
	Residents voice disapproval of ag barn 01/14/10
	Mall feeling malaise from Ike, economy 11/30/09
	Are Galveston County hospitals flouting law? 11/05/09
	Report blasts hospital charity policies 11/05/09
	Hospitals limit visitation to slow spread of H1N1 11/03/09
	Swine flu victim died Oct. 20, was treated at UTMB 10/29/09
	Galveston County Restaurant Inspections Now Available Online Daily News 10/21/09
	Galveston sees more rats after Hurricane Ike 10/08/09
	County OKs road and facility bonds 09\10\09
	Galveston County Health District's CEO receives TALHO's highest award 08/12/09
	Make a point of vaccination shots 07/31/09
	Officials remind people to stay cool, drink water 06/29/09
	Health Officials Offer Suggestions for Staying Cool in Hot Weather 06/24/09
	Galveston still hurting from hurricane’s beating 06/01/09
	Being prepared for storms saves lives 06/01/09
	One Swine Flu Case Confirmed 05/15/09
	County reports 2nd probable swine flu case 05/08/09
	County's first probable case of swine flu reported 05/07/09
	Galveston schools taking steps to prevent swine flu cases in district 04/28/09
	Galveston County braces for swine flu 04/28/09
	County begins discussing hospital district 04/23/09
	Celebrating Public Health Partners & Heroes 03/31/09
	Ike Puts Public Health to Test 03/23/09
	Health Care Bill in Texas Legislature Would Benefit 4Cs Clinics 03/13/09
	Clear Creek girl does not have meningitis 03/07/09
	Health or Hospital District: what’s the difference? 03/01/09
	Two districts in real need of distinction 02/26/09
	Does County Have A Health District Or Not? 02/26/09
	Hospital report 'late' reported 02/23/09
	Another possible meningitis case reported 02/20/09
	Health officials: No meningitis outbreak 02/18/09
	Officials investigate possible meningitis death of La Marque Middle School student 02/17/09
	Death of La Marque boy, 15, may have been meningitis 02/17/09
	Officials probe 2 possible meningitis deaths 02/17/09
	Teen May Have Died From Meningitis 02/17/09
	EMS to ask city to cover budget shortfall 02/11/09
	Men Taken To Hospital After Falling Off Roof 02/02/09
	To drink or not to drink: Galveston's water supply a hot topic 01/30/09
	Corps workers meet experts about Legionnaires’ 01/30/09
	Legionnaires’ Information 01/30/09
	Study - Ike did not leave Toxic Sludge 01/24/09
	County looks to buy former Wal-Mart store 01/15/09
	Officials issue lead warning 01/09/09
	County to begin talks on hospital tax district 01/07/09
	Police seek motorcyclist charged in woman's death 12/24/08
	UTMB not seeing uninsured patients after Ike 12/21/08
	Rebuilding Lead Safe 12/19/08
	Editorial - Overwhelmingly bad government 12/07/08
	UTMB takes steps against Legionella 12/05/08
	Smaller UTMB causes concern 11/16/08
	County's $165 million bond package passing 11/05/08
	Childhood obesity targeted with new funding 11/06/98
	Vote for the benefit of the whole county 11/02/08
	DSHS teams up with local agencies to identify most important health need after Ike 10/26/08
	County's bond is the way to go 10/24/08
	New equipment to be used in fight against lead poisoning 09/05/08
	WIC to begin providing benefits electronically 07/28/08
	City seeks $3M to clean up lead contamination 07/28/08
	WIC program to provide benefits electronically 07/25/08
	Food poisoning possible at Galveston County Jail 07/17/08
	Sick jail inmates' claims no baloney 07/11/08
	Tainted food likely behind illness of 543 Galveston inmates 07/11/08
	Galveston jail inmates struck with food-related illness 07/10/08
	Editorial - Efficient plan has healthy hallmark 06/24/08
	Health district eyes new location 06/23/08
	Lead poisoning data incomplete 06/06/08
	Galveston urged to do more about lead poisoning 06/02/08
	Having a hurricane plan is the first step 05/28/08
	State rules isle lead landlords stay unnamed 05/01/08
	A healthy service deserving of help 04/20/08
	County won't release name of 12 lead landlords 02/20/08
	Lead committee narrows list of funding sources 02/13/08
	Feds to look at landlords with lead problems 02/08/08
	Health Officials warn of carbon monoxide dangers 02/01/08
	Galveston waking up to serious lead issue 01/27/08
	Bayou Burden 12/21/07
	Officials target Isle lead poisoning 11/20/07
	Local leaders form lead Task Force 11/20/07
	Local Lead Report Issued 10/28/07
	Notice of Public Hearing - Animal Services Policy 05/31/07
	Vibrio vulnificus Information 07/20/07 Editorial - Beach Warnings 07/19/07
	County seeks to strip club of permit 06/17/07
	Waste causes fish kill in area creek 06/14/06
	Parents urged to be cautious around creek 06/10/06
	Public Hearing on Food Safety Program’s Proposed Policy/Order 06/07/06
	Food Service Operators to be Recognized 03/28/06
	Woman may face lien because of lawn 03/18/06
	Lake's Pollution to be Topic of Study 04/17/06 County to begin monitoring Lake Madeline 03/06/06 Health District Assesses Lake Madeline 02/06/06
	Something Dangerous is in the air 01/11/06
	Calling Mental Health Partners 01/05/06
	Solutions sought to peninsula sewer issues 12/18/05
	Health District Assisting Katrina Evacuees 09/06/05
	Volunteers to help clean up beaches 06/29/05
	National Cover the Uninsured Week 04/29/05
	Health District Volunteers Recognized 04/15/05
	Food Service Operators Recognized 04/07/05
	2004 Accomplishments and Future Plans 04/05/05
	Blast Rips Texas City 03/24/05
	BP says nothing hazardous detected in air today 03/24/05
	Health District Observes World TB Day 03/23/05
	WIC Recognizes National Nutrition Month 03/17/05
	Faulty freezer raises stink near taxidermist 01/25/05
	Volunteers Can Help During Disasters 01/19/05
	Ship Death Due to Malaria - 09/10/04
	Laws Protect Local Public Health - 09/08/04
	Diabetes Self Management Emphasized During Health Center Week - 08/06/04
	Health District Proposes Policy Changes for On-Site Sewage Facilities - 07/22/04
	Notice of Public Hearing - On-Site Sewage Facilities Proposed changes draft) 07/01/04
	4C's Nurse-line Pilot Program begins - 06/22/04
	Good clean eats honored - 04/07/04
	Health District Observes National Public Health Week - 03/31/04
	Health District Announces New 4C’s Clinic Directors - 03/26/04
	Area women especially lack health care - 02/01/04
	Good Habits for a Healthy Life - 01/16/04
	Hand washing - For Your Health And Others - 11/22/03
	Local Air Monitoring Inadequate - 11/02/03
	Facts about Ozone 07/03
	Drowning is Preventable - 06/02/03
	World Asthma Day - 05/06/03
	Health District Receives Proclamation 04/07/03
	Legislative Proposals - Impacting Public Health and Healthcare 03/20/03
	Health District Employee Recognized as a Public Health Nursing Trailblazer - 02/19/03
	What You Should Know About Meningococcal Meningitis 02/14/03
	Robert Wood Johnson Grant awards grant for Diabetes - 02/11/03
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Health Advisories
	Prevention tips for cold and flu season 03/09/09
	Meningitis Awareness 02/17/09
	Salmonella outbreak strain found in jalapenos 07/23/08
	Fish consumption advisory issued 07/08/08
	High bacteria levels prompt warning signs 05/25/08
	Health Advisory Issued for Barber Middle School - 10/01/07
	Boil Water Advisory Lifted 09/29/05
	Boil Water Advisory 09/27/05
	Staying Cool in Hot Weather - 05/24/05
	Boliver Boil Water Notice - 07/30/04
	Suggestions for Staying Healthy in Hot Weather - 07/12/04
	Update - No Swimming Advisory Lifted - 06/29/04 Update - No Swimming Advisory - 06/28/04 No Swimming - 06/25/04
	Health District Reports Cause of Conference Illness 03/17/04
	Conference Attendees Report Illness 03/01/04
	Dust from Sahara Desert Approaches Galveston County - 07/17/03
	Galveston County Health District Issues Heat Precautions 06/03
	Smoke from Mexico Approaches Galveston County 05/06/03
	Guidance on Screening Children for Elevated Blood Lead 02/06/03
	Community Associated MRSA 02/03
	SARS 02/14/03

HIV/AIDS
	Health District offers rapid HIV testing 04/03/08
	HIV/AIDS administration moves to Houston 06/12/06
	Experts: Prevention key to stopping HIV 06/10/06
	25 years later, AIDS still a concern 05/21/06
	CDC to recommend HIV test for most Americans 05/21/06
	AIDS hurting African-American community 02/07/05
	HIV Forum 01/26/04

Hurricane Ike
	Study - Ike did not leave Toxic Sludge 01/24/09
	Good news and precautions concerning hurricane sediment 01/22/09
	DSHS teamed with local agencies to identify most important health need after Ike 10/24/08
	Tetanus is a debris hazard 10/03/08
	Ike services update (Update – Health District services returning to normal ) 10/01/08
	Limited care makes island a health risk 09/28/08
	Ike services update (Update – GCHD to Resume Normal Hours for Many Services) 09/26/08
	Ike services update (Update on High Island location) 09/25/08
	Ike services update 09-25-08
	Residents stream into Ike-hit Galveston 09/24/08
	Ike services update 09-23-08
	City to hand out rules as islanders return 09/23/08
	Health district to provide Health & Safety Services 09/22/08
	Precautions for Galveston Residents Hoping to return to the Island this week 09/22/08
	GCHD Issues Health-Related Precautions Following Hurricane Ike 09/19/08
	Cedar Clinic (private) Opens 09/19/08
	Important HIV Information Following Ike 09/18/08
	Galveston Island Not Safe following Ike 09/18/08
	UTMB Clinics Open 09/18/08
	Visit to Bolivar following Ike 09/17/08
	WIC services resume in Galveston County following Ike 09/17/08
	Hurricane Ike Crisis 09/16/08

Hurricane Katrina
	Red Cross Directs Evacuees to Local Medical Facilities 09/08/05
	Health District Assisting Katrina Evacuees 09/06/05
	Katrina’s victims have four legs, too 09/01/05

Immunization
	Make a point of vaccination shots 07/31/09
	Immunizations need to be updated as school nears 07/27/09
	Time for Back-to-School immunizations 07/24/09
	Immunization is a top priority 08/01/08
	Check your child's shot record 07/30/08
	Time for Back-to-School immunizations 07/29/08
	A shot in the arm for community 04/23/08
	Free immunizations offered by Health District 04/18/08
	HPV Flap Sparked Vaccine Interest 01/06/08
	Time for Back to School Immunizations 07/27/07
	Immunizations Encouraged 04/18/06
	Seeking volunteers/donations for April Immunization week 02/16/06
	Calling All Kids for Back to School Shots and Fun! 07/25/05
	Vaccine Safety - 06/24/05
	Free Shots Offered During National Immunization Week 04/20/05
	Calling All Kids for Back to School Shots and Fun! 07/20/04
	District Immunization Efforts Earn Award 04/19/04
	Free Shots Offered During Immunization Week 04/06/04
	Officials to begin immunization push 1/25/04
	Don’t forget the immunizations! 08/01/03
	Kids Health Fest Promotes Back To School Immunizations 07/23/03
	Locals get smallpox inoculations 03/09/03
	Report to Commissioners' Court on Public Health Preparedness and smallpox readiness 02/24/03

MRSA
	Antibiotic-resistant infection raises concern Daily News 10/28/04
	Officials fight spread of staph infections 12/08/03
	Community-Associated MRSA - 10/29/03

Mammograms
	Mammograms available 10/17/08
	Mammograms available 07/22/08
	Mammograms available 06/26/08
	Mammograms available 04/02/08
	Mammograms available 02/12/08
	Mammograms available 04/19/07
	Mammograms available 03/27/06
	Mammograms available 02/24/06
	Mammograms available 02/01/06
	Mammograms available 01/03/06

Public Health Preparedness
	Schools asked to help in emergencies 1/23/04
	Report to Commissioners' Court on Public Health Preparedness and smallpox readiness 02/24/03

Seniors
	Health District Plans Senior Services Summit 10/14/05
	Flu Update - New Locations for High Risk Vaccinations 10/21/04
	District Employees Recognized for Service to Seniors - 07/29/04
	United Way Funds Senior Volunteers - 06/10/04
	Senior Health Coordinator Hired 06/04/03
	Now Is The Time For Flu Shot! 09/24/03

West Nile Virus
	Protection urged against West Nile virus 06/16/09
	DSHS Issues Mosquito Precautions 09/24/07
	Protection urged against West Nile Virus 06/22/07
	Health District urges Protection against West Nile Virus 05/20/05
	West Nile Virus Identified In North Galveston County 10/15/04
	Update - Second Identification of West Nile Virus in Mosquitoes - 07/29/04
	West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Galveston 07/26/04
	GCHD Officials Urge use of Insect Repellant to Protect Against West Nile Virus 04/27/04
	First Human Galveston County West Nile Case Confirmed 09/09/03
	West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Port Bolivar 08/28/03
	No equine West Nile virus cases reported yet 07/10/03
	County Health Officials Monitor Presence of West Nile Virus 05/06/03

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