News Releases - 2011
November 30: Metro Health Offers Free HIV Testing during World AIDS Day
September 30: Mayor Castro invites City to Siclovia
September 27: Metro Health STD/HIV Clinic Announces New Hours of Operation
August 26: With Record-Breaking Heat City Opens 4 Additional Senior Centers
Map of 41 Cooling Locations
August 25: 37 Cooling Locations Available to Seniors and Others At-Risk
May 3: Local Teens to Highlight Latest Local Teen Pregnancy Data
on National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
April 28: San Antonio Launches Fitness in the Park Showcase and Mayor’s Fitness Council Walk
News Releases - 2010
December 6: Great American Smokeout Art Contest Winners Announced
Students Focused on Impact of Public Smoking Ordinance
November 30: World AIDS Day 2010 to Focus on Importance HIV Testing
August 13: Metro Health and Spectrum Athletic Clubs Promote Increased Physical Activity with Bicycle and
Club Membership Giveaway
August 11: Metro Health Seeking San Antonio Food Policy Council members to Guide Community to Better Nutrition
August 4: Metro Health and Goodwill Industries partner for
Back-to-School Immunizations
July 26: Four Weeks Left to Get Back-to-School Immunizations
July 1: Be Free of Illness and Injury This Independence Day
June 4: Are You Ready to Take Your Employees to the Next Level?
May 24: Traveling Abroad this Summer? Get Vaccinations and a Passport
May 5: Project WORTH Releases Latest Comparable Teen Pregnancy Data
April 28: City’s Youngest Residents Have High Vaccination Protection
April 5: Metro Health Day on the Plaza
March 19: City of San Antonio’s Metro Health Department Awarded $15.6 million as Part of Recovery Act Prevention and Wellness Initiative: Communities Putting Prevention to Work
March 10: Community Invited to Town Hall Meeting on Underage Drinking
February 5: Local Dentists Donate Time to Give Kids a Smile - Smile SA program fact sheet
January 28: Two- Day Event Demonstrated Need and Demand for
Novel H1N1 Flu Vaccinations
January 20: Novel H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinic Continues Today at Alamodome
January 14: Metro Health to Host Novel H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinics
January 12: San Antonio One of 41 Sites Selected for
National Program to Fight Childhood Obesity
News Releases - 2009
December 31: Food Handler Certification Rules Take Effect January 1
December 8: Think Safety this Holiday Season
November 24: Keep Holiday Festivities Safe and Healthy
October 23: Avoid Scary and Harmful Pitfalls this Halloween
October 22: Metro Health Issues Caution and Guidance Related to Beef Recall
October 20: San Antonio Worksite Wellness Task Force to hold Forum
October 13: First Shipment of Novel H1N1 Vaccine Distributed
September 17: City Manager Receives ICMA Award for Innovative Clinic Model
August 27: Metro Health and Pico de Gallo Unveil First Initiative of Healthy Restaurants Coalition
August 21: Final Opportunity to Get Back-to-School Immunizations Before Public School Starts
August 17: All Metro Health Immunization Services Offered at Freeman Coliseum on August 18
August 12: Councilwoman Chan Joins Metro Health at Model Clinic
for Back-to-School Immunizations and Back Pack Giveaway
August 5: Metro Health and Partners Make a Final Push for Back-to-School Immunizations
July 24: School is Four Weeks Away – Get Your Immunizations Now
July 21: Metro Health Releases Annual Report and Launches Health e-News
July 14: Heat Advisory: Level II Deactivation
July 09: Heat Advisory: Level II Hot Weather Health Warning Now in Effect
June 30: Have a Safe and Injury-free Fourth
June 9: Heat Advisory: Level 1 Hot Weather Health Watch Now in Effect
June 2: New Immunizations Required for Thousands of Local Students
May 27: Prepare for International Travel with Vaccinations and a Passport
May 21: Digital Health Department Initiative Ushers in Service Improvements
May 8: Prepare to be a Mom – Protect Your Child before Pregnancy
April 29: National Immunization Expert to Address VFC Providers
April 29: Metro Health Provides Status Update on Swine Flu
April 25: Investigation of South Texas Swine Flu Cases
April 21: Joint Investigation of Possible TB Exposure Underway
April 13: Food Handler Certification Rules Take Effect January 2010
March 31: SA-TPCC to Launch Media Campaign and Membership Drive
March 20: World TB Day 2009 to Focus on Awareness and Challenges
February 27: Metro Health Initiates MRSA Pilot Program on March 1
January 27: Metro Health Honors Fifth Annual Calendar Art Contest Winners
News Releases - 2008
December 23: Metro Health Releases 2007 Health Profiles Report
December 17: Vital Statistics Honored with State’s Five-Star Award
December 10: It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot
November 26: World AIDS Day 2008 to Focus on the Importance of HIV Testing
November 24: Heed Holiday Meal Tips to Prevent a FBI
October 27: Protect Your Health and Practice Safety this Halloween
October 9: Now is the Time – Protect Yourself and Loved Ones Against the Flu
October 3: Call for Entries Extended for 5th Annual Calendar Art Contest
October 3: Local Breastfeeding Moms Can Help Set an International Record
October 2: Residents Advised to Vaccinate Pets for Rabies
September 5: Metro Health and KLRN to Host Critical Condition: A Town Hall
August 19: Tobacco Coalition Teams Up with Missions for Official Kickoff
August 15: Major Back-to-School Immunization Clinics to be Held
August 4: San Antonio Mothers Encouraged to Go for the Gold
July 29: Clean Up After Tropical Storm Dolly to Control Mosquitoes
July 28: Dental Services Give Youngsters in Need a Reason to Smile
July 16: Recent Rains and Hot, Humid Days Breed Unwanted Pests
July 9: Get Back-to-School Immunizations Now
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une 25: Local Leaders Support National HIV Testing Day on June 27
June 18: Level I of Heat Plan Activated - Hot Weather Health Watch
June 12: WIC Prepares for Rollout of New EBT Card
June 10: State and City Officials Join Metro Health to Highlight Nation's Second Public Health Diabetes Registry
May 16: City Council Approves Revisions to Code
on Food and Food Handlers
May 8: Pilot Diabetes Registry to Study Local Disease Epidemic
May 2: Metro Health Launches Dynamic New Website Design
April 21: Assistant Director Honored with TALHO’s Top Award
April 17: Vaccine for Children Providers to be Recognized
April 17: Illegal Vendors Warned Not to Set Up Shop During Fiesta
April 11: Metro Health Makes Environment-Friendly Move with Fleet of New Hybrids
April 10: Metro Health Receives State Funding to Reduce Tobacco Use
April 8: Metro Health Sponsors Food Protection Conference
March 31: Commonwealth Fund Commission to Review Health Care Model
March 19: World TB Day 2008 will Unveil New TB Test in Bexar County
March 17: Get a Jump on Spring Cleaning and Mosquito Season
March 7: Public Meeting will Detail Proposed Changes to Food Code
February 22: Metro Health Assistant Director Selected for National Public Health Leadership Institute
February 8: Metro Health Warns Community about Illegal Candy Apple Sales
February 4: Metro Health clinical services transitioning to University Health System
January 29: Metro Health Partners with Dental Society for Give Kids a Smile Day
