Workforce flexibility, strong partnerships aid measles response

Workforce flexibility, strong partnerships aid measles response

Mesa County Public Health has officially scaled back its measles response after 37 days of active operations, following the successful containment of seven confirmed cases in the community. No new cases have been reported in recent weeks, and the risk to the public remains low. The agency’s approach offers a clear example of large-scale incident […]

Suicide report highlights progress, opportunities for prevention

Suicide report highlights progress, opportunities for prevention

Mesa County Public Health, in partnership with the Mesa County Coroner’s Office and the Mesa County Suicide Prevention Coalition, released its annual Suicide Report. The findings shed light on the ongoing challenges surrounding suicide in our community, but also highlight how prevention efforts are making a difference and where opportunities exist to build a stronger, […]

Mesa County Public Health puts Naloxone kiosks in more places

In Mesa County, a public health initiative is transforming how our community responds to the opioid crisis. Mesa County Public Health recently expanded its naloxone kiosk program, adding three new sites at the Orchard Mesa, Palisade and Collbran Mesa County Library branches. This brings the total to 12 kiosks located across the county, strategically positioned […]

Mesa County Public Health launches Behavioral Health Division

In a significant move aimed at strengthening public health infrastructure, Mesa County Public Health launched a Behavioral Health Division. It is designed to align behavioral health efforts and bolster strategic partnerships across organizations. The new division reflects a shift toward upstream, preventive approaches in behavioral health, an area increasingly recognized as critical to workforce stability, […]

Information technology innovation allows flagship programs to thrive

In order to grow, local businesses must adapt to overcome challenges and ultimately meet the needs of the people they serve. Sometimes the best solution to problems can be found internally, among the talented, hard-working people on your team. Grand Valley Connects, a homegrown resource-navigator program at Mesa County Public Health (MCPH), is a prime […]

Local partnerships aim to prevent youth tobacco use

Preventing youth tobacco use is a priority in Mesa County, and community members, including local businesses, play an important role. Public health resources are available to help reduce youth tobacco use, and one of the main goals is to equip youth, parents, and other trusted adults with the knowledge and resources to refuse nicotine or […]

Employers can join in local efforts to lower suicide risks

Mesa County Public Health prepares an annual report in collaboration with the Mesa County coroner and Mesa County Suicide Prevention Coalition. The group collects and analyzes information to understand local suicide trends. Findings inform prevention efforts. “Our biggest takeaway from this year’s report is the suicide death rate in Mesa County has stabilized in recent […]

Back-to-school clinic scheduled to provide vaccinations

For working parents, many of them also employees, preparing to send their children back to school constitutes and important and time-consuming task. Mesa County Public Health wants to make this time of year as easy as possible for families by offering a back-to-school clinic to get children caught up on routine vaccinations.Protecting children and their […]

Assessment identifies issues affecting community health

The team at Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) knows health starts outside the doctor’s office. Health is affected by the social, economic and physical conditions in which we live. Child care, access to trails and connections to others play major roles in our health. MCPH works to improve each of those factors in our community […]

Now’s the time to fight the bite and avoid West Nile virus

Mosquito season is under way on the Western Slope. As you and your staff plan work barbecues, summer picnics or other outside events, remember prevention is key to staying healthy this summer. Mesa County Public Health encourages everyone to take precautions to limit mosquito bites. Prevention is crucial when it comes to avoiding West Nile […]

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