Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine distribution in Mesa County: What distribution phase are we in and when will the next phase begin? Mesa County Public Health continues to prioritize vaccinations for the highest risk health care workers in phase 1A. Vaccines will be offered for […]
When an executive order directed the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to issue a public health order for Coloradans to stay at home to protect the health and safety of residents, many asked the question: Isn’t there another way? At that point in the coronavirus pandemic, there wasn’t. COVID-19 cases were rising too […]
Even if headlines about the new strain of coronavirus have you worried about a pandemic, there’s no need to panic. Rest assured, experts on local, statewide, national and international levels are closely monitoring this new illness and responding. At Mesa County Public Health, we’re working with our hospital, health care and regional partners to provide […]
It’s estimated that on a typical day, 44 percent of adults in the United States eat at a restaurant. The National Restaurant Association projected overall sales hit a record $863 billion in 2019. Clearly, most of us love going out to eat. Yet, few of us understand the inner workings of food safety. Foodborne illness […]
We’ve all been there. Not feeling our best, but pushing through and going on with work, life and commitments because we feel like we have to. We’ve also all been here. Coworkers come to work and tells us they’re sick. But there they are, at the desk next to ours. Oh, and they just sneezed […]
Lower blood pressure, stress levels and depression. Increased self-esteem and happiness. Longer life. If there were a prescription that offered these benefits, you might be tempted to give it a try. Spoiler alert — you knew this was coming. There’s no magic pill that promotes good overall health. But as we head into November and […]
You’ve been planning an international trip for months. You have the destination picked and the perfect vacation rental right on the water. You got a deal on your airline ticket, and your passport doesn’t expire for another three years. You’ve stuffed your clothes into your luggage, including a few new outfits you bought for the […]