County Schools and Child Care Test for Lead

County Schools and Child Care Test for Lead

New state law requires lead testing for all facilities by May 31

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govGrace Franklin, Public Health Director, 970.728.4289, gracef@...

New Sexual Health Services Offered Free of Charge

New Sexual Health Services Offered Free of Charge

Public Health launches BC4U telehealth clinics for people 24 years of age and younger beginning Tuesday, March 14

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco...

San Miguel County Community Health Assessment Survey Concludes

SAN MIGUEL COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT SURVEY CONCLUDES

Public Health receives feedback from residents to prioritize future goals and programs

Media Contacts: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov

(February 1, 2023) ...

Respiratory Viruses Circulating Leading into the Holidays

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Respiratory Viruses Circulating Leading into the Holidays

Prevent the spread of COVID, flu and RSV with simple steps

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey Mills, Public Informatio...

Community Health Assessment Survey Closes Tonight

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Community Health Assessment Survey Closes Tonight

Public Health seeks final feedback from residents to prioritize future goals and programs

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey M...

COVID Bivalent Boosters Authorized for Children 6 months to 5 years of age

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

COVID Bivalent Boosters Authorized for Children 6 months to 5 years of age

Updated boosters protect from new virus strains as winter and holiday activities arrive

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmigu...

Public Health Website Relaunched

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Health Website Relaunched

County COVID dashboard shut down and website information moved

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey Mills, Public Information Consultant, lindsey...

Radon Testing Encouraged to Ensure Healthy Homes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Radon Testing Encouraged to Ensure Healthy Homes

Public Health seeks public input for community health needs

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey Mills, Public Information Consul...

Community Health Assessment Survey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Community Health Assessment Survey

Public Health seeks public input for community health needs

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey Mills, Public Information Consultant, lindseym...

Seasonal Concerns for Respiratory Illnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Seasonal Concerns for Respiratory Illnesses

Uptick in RSV cases and hospitalizations statewide draw concern for pediatric hospital capacity

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey M...

FDA and CDC Expand Eligibility for Updated COVID Vaccines to Include Children 5 and Older

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FDA and CDC Expand Eligibility for Updated COVID Vaccines to Include Children 5 and Older

Bivalent boosters address original and omicron strains of the COVID-19 virus

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@san...

Monkeypox Vaccines Available Tomorrow through CDPHE Vaccine Bus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monkeypox Vaccines Available Tomorrow through CDPHE Vaccine Bus

Broadened eligibility for monkeypox vaccine, increased supply expands access

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey ...

Public Health to host flu vaccine clinics beginning September 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Health to host flu vaccine clinics beginning September 22

Flu and COVID vaccine clinics scheduled throughout the fall for all 6 months of age and older

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelco...

Public Health and County Medical Centers Align with Updated CDC COVID Guidance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Health and County Medical Centers Align with Updated CDC COVID Guidance

Unified approach introduces clear precautionary and isolation guidance, further reducing disruptions due to exposure

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Man...

FDA and CDC Approve Pfizer and Moderna Bivalent Boosters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FDA and CDC Approve Pfizer and Moderna Bivalent Boosters

Boosters updated to address original and omicron strains of the COVID-19 virus

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey Mills...

Two Cases of Monkeypox Detected in San Miguel County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Two Cases of Monkeypox Detected in San Miguel County

Symptomatic nonresidents from the same household recovering well

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey Mills, Public Informati...

FDA Recommends Pfizer and Moderna Vaccine for Children 6 months to 5 years of age

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FDA Recommends Pfizer and Moderna Vaccine for Children 6 months to 5 years of age

Public Health to host forum to discuss vaccine and local plan for rollout

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcount...

Cases Rise as Natural Immunity from Winter Omicron Surge Wanes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cases Rise as Natural Immunity from Winter Omicron Surge Wanes

BA.4 and BA.5 detected in county wastewater; masks, testing and treatments encouraged

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.gov...

CDC Approves Booster Dose for Children 5 and Older

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CDC Approves Booster Dose for Children 5 and Older

Steady increase in cases across the US leads to additional recommended precautions

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey Mills, ...

Domestic Cat Tests Positive for the Plague in San Miguel County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Domestic Cat Tests Positive for the Plague in San Miguel County

Cases common in summer amongst domestic and wild animals, rare cases of transmission to humans

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelco...

Avian Influenza Infection Identified in Montrose County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Avian Influenza Infection Identified in Montrose County

Investigation is underway; public health experts say the risk to the public is low

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey Mi...

Public Health Launches New COVID Resources

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Health Launches New COVID Resources

Resources targeted to help individuals and businesses navigate the new COVID landscape

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey Mills, Publ...

Public Health Enters New Phase of COVID Response

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Health Enters New Phase of COVID Response

Contact tracing scales back as focus shifts to monitoring and preparedness

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey Mills, Public Inf...

Natural Immunity from Omicron Wave Likely to Begin Waning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Natural Immunity from Omicron Wave Likely to Begin Waning

FDA and CDC approve second booster for adults 50 and older and immunocompromised people 12 and older

Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelco...