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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]