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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...
Mesa County Families Can Soon Register for Universal Preschool
HOW TO REGISTER Families can sign up for Universal Preschool starting on January 17th by visiting upk.colorado.gov. During the registration process, families will answer 12-15 questions and then select their preferred providers. If they don't know who is...
Mesa County Public Health Providing Regular Update on Respiratory Illness Trends
New online resources are available for residents to understand local trends in respiratory illness rates. Mesa County Public Health will share trends with the public regarding COVID-19, influenza (flu), and RSV. In these updates we'll share the latest numbers, as well...
Community COVID-19 Testing Site Closing Amid Growing Demand for At-Home Tests
The COVID-19 testing site at Colorado Mesa University will close on Saturday, January 14. It is one of 20 COVID-19 community testing sites across the state that the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will close later this month. The change...
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Respiratory Illness Activity Remains Low in Mesa County
Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us LOCAL SITUATION There are promising trends for COVID-19, flu, and RSV activity in Mesa County. Since the beginning of 2023, hospitalizations have remained low for COVID-19 and flu. Numbers are also...
Mesa County Public Health Celebrates Importance of Nutrition with Spotlight on WIC
Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us March is National Nutrition Month. The goal this month is to develop healthy eating habits that last a lifetime. Mesa County Public Health understands how the food choices we make contributes to...
Mesa County Public Health Highlights Accomplishments in 2022
Mesa County Public Health shared our program’s achievements throughout 2022. It shows how our teams are all connected to a bigger picture; we’re not just working to make the community healthier and safer today- we’re improving systems that lead to sustained change...