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Listen to periodic podcasts by Health Services staff to learn about health, wellness, emergency preparedness, and timely updates about the health care system in Contra Costa County.

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Californians Consider Childhood Obesity a Great Health Risk
by Wendel Brunner, MD

[ April 4, 2012 | read transcript ]

“Childhood obesity is one of the most critical health issues facing Americans today and a new Field Poll of California voters shows Californians are ready for a change. Nearly half of all respondents said unhealthy eating habits or a lack of physical activity was the greatest health risk facing California kids—more so than illegal drug use and violence. And I agree.”

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October 7, 2009	H1N1 Flu Vaccine Arrives in Contra Costa by William Walker, MD	transcript
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November 20, 2008	Legionnaires Podcast by William Walker, MD	transcript
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August 19, 2008	Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus by William Walker, MD	transcript
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April 17, 2008	Childhood Immunizations Protect Children by William Walker, MD	transcript
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April 3, 2008	School Food Safety Inspections by William Walker, MD	transcript
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March 14, 2008	Home Care and Prevention Tips for Colds and Flu by William Walker, MD	transcript
Feb. 19, 2008	Contra Costa Health Services Faces Budget Cuts by William Walker, MD	transcript
Jan. 30, 2008	Still Time for Flu Shots by William Walker, MD	transcript
Jan. 16, 2008	Earn It! Keep It! Save It! by William Walker, MD	transcript
Jan. 4, 2008	Improvements in Pediatric Care by William Walker, MD	transcript
Dec. 20, 2007	Preventing the Spread of Norovirus by William Walker, MD	transcript
Nov. 30, 2007	Emergency Response in Contra Costa County by William Walker, MD	transcript
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