http://www.cdph.ca.gov/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/&page=94fc6c0e-afe0-49b7-9247-acb3ce4d9210&wp=bd2e546f-5692-4abe-9f3d-de6cef38c2f2Press Releases, Alerts and Important Announcments60http://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR12-018.aspxMay 7, 2012 - The recent discovery of Riverside County mice found to be infected with “Sin Nombre” virus, the causative agent of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), has prompted Dr. Ron Chapman...Mon, 07 May 2012 11:10:49 GMThttp://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR12-017.aspxApr. 24, 2012 - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and Public Health Officer, Dr. Ron Chapman issued the statement below following the USDA’s announcement of a detection of atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy in a CaliforniaTue, 24 Apr 2012 15:48:17 GMThttp://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/PH12-016.aspxApril 24, 2012 -- The annual quarantine of all sport-harvested mussel species along the California coast begins May 1, 2012, announced Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:19:04 GMThttp://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR12-015.aspxApril 11, 2012 - Dr. Ron Chapman, Director of the California Department of Public Health and California’s health officer, released the following statement on the passing of Dr. Lester Breslow:Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:29:13 GMThttp://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR12-014.aspxApril 4, 2012 - California continues to meet or exceed key health objectives, including reducing the teen birth rate, decreasing infant mortality rate for all ethnic groups and lowering the death rate from all causes...Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:15:08 GMThttp://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR12-013.aspxMarch 30, 2012 - Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state health officer, today warned consumers not to eat Vagabundo Paletas candy imported from Mexico after tests ...Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:22:07 GMThttp://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR12-012.aspxMarch 20, 2012 - California’s teen birth rate dropped to a record low in 2010, Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state public health officer, announced today.Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:02:43 GMThttp://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR12-011.aspxMarch 5, 2012 - Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health today warned consumers not to eat three candies, after tests conducted by CDPH found that all three exceed state standards for lead.Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:56:36 GMThttp://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR12-10.aspxFeb 23, 2012 - Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat four ‘Rewari’ candies imported from India, after tests conducted by CDPH found that all four exceed state standards for lead.Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:07:03 GMThttp://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR12-009.aspxFeb. 21, 2012 - Three Los Angeles County nursing homes have each received Class “AA” citations after investigations concluded that inadequate care at the nursing homes lead to a death at each facility.Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:16:41 GMThttp://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR12-008.aspxFeb. 15, 2012 - Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat two jaggery candies imported from India ...Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:27:50 GMThttp://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR12-007.aspxFeb. 13, 2012 - As part of Preteen Vaccine Week, February 12-18, 2012, Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health and state public health officer, is reminding families about recommended and required immunizations ...Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:19:40 GMThttp://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR12-006.aspxJan. 31, 2012 - Seton Medical Center in Daly City, Ca. has received a “AA” citation and a $100,000 fine after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:28:57 GMThttp://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR12-005.aspxJan. 24, 2012 - California recorded no deaths from pertussis (whooping cough) during 2011, a first since 1991, announced Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the state public health officer.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:46:08 GMThttp://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/PH12-004.aspxJan. 19, 2012- Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state public health officer, today warned individuals who work or play outdoors in the winter months to be on the alert for ticks ...Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:34:30 GMThttp://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR12-003.aspxJan. 13, 2011 - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) director Dr. Ron Chapman today advised consumers to return certain metal tissue box cover accessories distributed by Bed Bath & Beyond ...Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:11:32 GMThttp://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR12-002.aspxJan. 9, 2012 - As part of Folic Acid Awareness Week, Jan. 8-14, Dr. Ron Chapman underscores how women, particularly Hispanic women, can easily and significantly reduce severe birth defects by simply adding 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:49:39 GMThttp://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/NR12-001.aspxJan. 6, 2012 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today released six reports with data collected from California's hospitals on certain types of healthcare-associated infections. “These reports provide the most detailed picture yet ...Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:12:15 GMT