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Mesa County Public Health Thanks Outgoing Board of Public Health Members

Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us   Four of our Board of Public Health members have submitted resignations. Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) is grateful for their guidance and support during their terms.  “These wonderful...

Mesa County Public Health Looks to Future of Managing COVID-19

Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us   After more than three years, the national public health emergency for COVID-19 will officially end on May 11, 2023. Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) is grateful for community support as we...

Additional Bivalent Booster Available at Mesa County Public Health

Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us   What’s New for COVID-19 Vaccinations The Public Health Clinic is now taking appointments for the second bivalent COVID-19 booster. People who are 65 or older and have received a Pfizer or Moderna...

No Burn Advisory Issued Due to Wind Advisory

Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us   Mesa County Public Health has issued a No Burn Advisory until 9 p.m. tonight. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not recommended during this advisory period. The National...

Mesa County Public Health Launches Updated Community Initiatives Website

Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us   Residents can learn about current community initiatives on the new Healthy Mesa County website. It’s a way for Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) to showcase the exciting work underway with our...

Mesa County Public Health Issues No Burn Advisory Due to Strong Winds

Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us   Due to strong winds, Mesa County Public Health has issued a No Burn Advisory until 11 p.m. tonight. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not recommended during this advisory...

Mesa County Public Health Issues No Burn Advisory Due to Strong Winds

Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us   Due to strong winds, Mesa County Public Health has issued a No Burn Advisory until 6 p.m. today. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not recommended during this advisory period....

Food Safety Alert: Raw Oysters, Canned Shrimp Under Recall for Possible Health Risks

Mesa County Public Health has been made aware of a recall involving raw oysters and canned shrimp that could have been sold in Mesa County.    WHAT CONSUMERS SHOULD DO If you have the recalled raw oysters, do not eat them. Throw them out right away.   The oysters...

Open Burn Season Ready to Begin in Mesa County

TIMEFRAME Mesa County Public Health will begin accepting residential burn permit applications on March 1. The spring burn season runs through April 30 for the City of Grand Junction, and through May 31 for the rest of the county. Mesa County Public Health issues...

Food Safety Alert: Ready-to-Eat Sausage Products Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Mesa County Public Health has been made aware of ready-to-eat sausage products being recalled that could have been distributed in Mesa County.  The manufacturer, Daniele International, is recalling approximately 52,914 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage products for...