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Food Safety Alert: Kraft Heinz Singles American Processed Cheese Slices
Some batches of Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices are being recalled. The manufacturer, Kraft Heinz, is recalling the product due to a packaging defect causing the potential for film to remain adhered to the cheese slice after the wrapper has been...
COVID-19 vaccine approved, Public Health prepares for respiratory illness season
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a COVID-19 vaccine for the coming respiratory illness season. Studies suggest that the vaccine is a good match for protecting against the currently circulating COVID-19 variants. It is approved for ages six months and...
First Hospitalizations Due to West Nile Virus, Continued Caution through September
Three hospitalized Mesa County residents have tested positive for West Nile virus during the month of August. All three cases were over 70 years old. “Last year we had one hospitalization in September,” said Rachel Burmeister, Disease Surveillance and Emergency...
Open Burn Season Ready to Begin in Mesa County
Mesa County Public Health will begin accepting residential burn permit applications on September 1. The fall burn season runs through September 30 for the City of Grand Junction, and through October 31 for the rest of Mesa County. Permits for everyone in the County...
County-wide campaign: Everyone plays a role in suicide prevention
If you’re struggling, or know someone who needs help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or text CO to 741741. __________________________ Death by suicide is preventable and takes support from all levels of our community. This is...
Food Safety Alert: Frozen Super Sweet Corn and Mixed Vegetables
Mesa County Public Health has been made aware of super sweet cut corn and mixed vegetables being recalled that could have been distributed in Mesa County. The manufacturer, Twin City Foods, is recalling Quick Frozen Super Sweet Cut Corn and Mixed Vegetables due to...
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Mesa County Public Health Promotes National Breastfeeding Month
August is National Breastfeeding Month, a month dedicated to supporting mothers in reaching their breastfeeding goals. Research shows that breastfeeding provides many health benefits for infants and mothers. Breastfeeding can help protect babies against some short-...
Over 1,000 Mesa County Families Apply for Universal Preschool
Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us Update on Universal Preschool More than 1,000 applications have been submitted in Mesa County for Universal Preschool in preparation for its launch in August. This program provides a tuition credit...
Testing and Treatment Available for Syphilis at Public Health Clinic
Local and State Situation According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, (CDPHE), Mesa County is seeing an increase in syphilis cases. In 2022, the county reported 43.8% more cases than the average from 2019 to 2021. The number of syphilis...
Mesa County Public Health Seeks Input on Master Plan for Trails
Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us The Trail Crew at Mesa County Public Health is developing a master plan for the Gunnison Bluffs and Old Spanish Trail areas. We are holding community pop-up events to gather direct input from...
Mesa County Public Health Celebrates Healthy and Safe Swimming Week
Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us Swimming pools and splash pads are central to summer fun. Our team helps pool operators maintain safe and healthy swimming pools. We inspect all public pools and spas in Mesa County every year....
Stay Updated With What’s Going Around Mesa County
Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us Even though the cold and flu season is coming to an end, our team continues to monitor what is going around Mesa County during the spring and summer. There are several seasonal illnesses we can see...