When we talk about workplace safety, our minds usually jump to hard hats or slick floors. However, the latest data from Mesa County Public Health shows just how important it is to expand our definition of employee well-being to include mental health. Mesa County Public Health, along with the Mesa County Coroner’s Office and the […]
When we talk about the economic health of Mesa County, we often focus on growth, what’s happening in the housing market and consumer spending. But for local employers, quality of life for their teams is incredibly important: Can our employees find affordable housing? Do they have reliable child care? Is our community a place where […]
Prevention is more than effective public-health practice, it is smart fiscal policy. By stopping crises before they start, we ensure our people, businesses and economy thrive. Mesa County Public Health’s Naloxone Kiosk Program demonstrates how powerful this proactive approach can be. According to our newly released 2026 Naloxone Kiosk Impact Report, the toll of the […]
The spring open-burn season continues in Mesa County, where open burning has long been part of rural living and agricultural operations in our community. Mesa County Public Health works to ensure this practice can continue safely while protecting something we all rely on: clean air. Air quality is not only a community issue, but an […]
At its core, Mesa County Public Health works to protect and promote the health of all residents. Healthy businesses are essential to a healthy community. Public health plays a critical role in supporting local employers by providing guidance, education and resources. Reflecting on our agency’s achievements in 2025 highlights the essential role public health plays […]
Flu activity is rising in Mesa County, with a sharp increase in hospitalizations and outbreaks that could impact workplaces to start the new year. From Oct. 1 until the time this column was written on Dec. 31, there have been 73 flu-related hospitalizations, and 71 of these hospitalizations occurred since the beginning of December. “We […]
Respiratory virus season is here in Mesa County, bringing increased risks for employees and employers alike. Three viruses to pay attention to are influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV. All three are transmitted in a similar way: through droplets from a sneeze or cough. “All three viruses still have the potential […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]