It will soon be time for swimming pools and splash pads to once again open for the season. These facilities are synonymous with summer fun in our community. In preparation, Healthy and Safe Swimming Week is celebrated every year in May. The team at Mesa County Public Health wants your employees and their families to […]
Financial stability constitutes an ongoing concern for many people in Mesa County, likely including some of your employees. Several teams at Mesa County Public Health focus on improving the economic stability of the community, in turn addressing one of the social determinants of health. These are the conditions in the environment that affect health and […]
Spring break is less than a month away. If you or your employees are preparing for some well-deserved time off from work to enjoy a dream vacation, make sure they add travel vaccines to their checklists. The vaccines you need depend on a few things — where you’re going, what activities you’ll be doing and […]
The trails in Mesa County offer a valuable resource in promoting the health and well-being of your employees as well as the overall community. When residents have easy access to trails, it encourages the outdoor recreation that’s beneficial for their physical, mental and social health. In Mesa County, employees don’t have far to travel to […]
Heading into 2024, the environmental health team at Mesa County Public Health continues to foster a food safety culture through its work with restaurant partners and other permit holders. Food safety is crucial. About one in six people get sick from foodborne illnesses every year. There are about 128,000 hospitalizations annually as a result of […]
More than 1,000 applications have been submitted in Mesa County in preparation for the launch of universal preschool in August. The program will provide a tuition credit for nine months of preschool. “We’re excited that so many families have signed up for this great opportunity,” said Stephanie Bivins, director of Mesa County Partnership for Children […]
Although cold and flu season is nearly over, Mesa County Public Health continues to monitor what’s going around during the spring and summer. Several seasonal illnesses occur in the region as people spend more time outside, and that could affect the health of the local work force. “Our team cares about the health of the […]
After more than three years, the national public health emergency for COVID-19 is scheduled to officially end on May 11. Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) is grateful for community support from residents and local businesses as we navigated this historic pandemic together. Our team is looking ahead to the next steps. “We have learned a […]
National Public Health Week celebrated in early April offers a time to recognize the contributions of public health organizations. Our mission at Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) is to work together to anticipate and respond to conditions that affect the health of residents and visitors in Mesa County. We go beyond a traditional public health […]
It’s our job at Mesa County Public Health to anticipate and respond to conditions affecting the quality of life in Mesa County. Air quality is one factor that directly affects the health of the community. Whether you work outside every day or in an office, air quality affects all of us. Poor air quality especially […]