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 […]
At Mesa County Public Health, our teams are all connected to a bigger picture. We’re not only working to make the community healthier and safer today, but also improving systems that lead to sustained change over time. Reflecting on the agency’s achievements in 2022 shows how public health powers your life and business. The agency […]
Preparations are underway for universal preschool, a tuition credit program for children the year before kindergarten. This new program offered in the Grand Valley and across Colorado aims to prepare young children for success in school and later in life. Quality early childhood education exerts huge effects on the workforce. When parents know their children […]
Mesa County has released the highly anticipated results of the Tell Us community survey. More than 1,200 residents completed the survey over the summer and provided valuable feedback. The survey asked residents about their perceptions of county programs and services as well as their community priorities. For local businesses, the results provide an opportunity to […]
As the holiday season approaches, employers across the Grand Valley start thinking about annual staff gatherings. There are steps to take to ensure employees can gather safely to celebrate the successes of the past year. Now is the time to prepare for holiday gatherings and do what you can to remain as safe as possible. […]
As we head into fall, our community once again faces two respiratory viruses at the same time — COVID-19 and the flu. These viruses pose significant challenges to maintaining a healthy workforce. By one estimate, 17 million work days are missed every year nationwide because of the flu, resulting in a loss of $7 billion […]
A healthy work force is affected more by social determinants — access to quality health care and nutritious food as well as education and economic stability — than advice in a doctor’s office. About 10 percent to 20 percent of health outcomes are tied to medical interventions. However, 80 percent to 90 percent of our […]