Worldwide, 500 million people are living with chronic viral hepatitis, which is inflammation of the liver. The disease each year kills 1.5 million people. That’s as […]

The Mesa County Health Department today confirmed a child who lives in Mesa County is being treated for hantavirus. The boy was transported to Denver over […]

The sun’s strong rays can damage our skin in as little as 15 minutes. Sun damage, of course, can lead to skin cancer and other health […]

If you bought fresh whole peaches, nectarines, plums or pluots from City Market or other King Soopers stores recently, you’ll want to check the sticker.  Wawona […]

Students entering kindergarten must be up-to-date on all required vaccinations for attending school, which includes the vaccine for Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (DTaP or Tdap). For […]

While summertime picnics and barbecues are fun, it’s important to follow certain storage, sanitation and cooking tips to avoid getting sick. Bacteria can grow on food […]

A pool of mosquitoes has tested positive for West Nile Virus in Mesa County. Officials are urging residents to prevent mosquito bites, as that is the […]

Prevent heat stress, illness and injury with these warm-weather tips: ·      Wear sunscreen daily. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at […]

Swimmers and pool and spa operators are urged to take precautions to keep swimming healthy and safe. Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs) are caused by germs spread […]

To help ensure all residents have access to safe drinking water, the Mesa County Health Department Regional Lab offers water testing for homeowners with private wells […]