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Posted on: March 20, 2023

County Schools and Child Care Test for Lead

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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@...

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: March 9, 2023

New Sexual Health Services Offered Free of Charge

New Sexual Health Services Offered Free of Charge NEWS Flash

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

 

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: February 1, 2023

San Miguel County Community Health Assessment Survey Concludes

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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

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: December 20, 2022

Respiratory Viruses Circulating Leading into the Holidays

Respiratory Viruses Circulating Leading into the Holidays

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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...

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: December 16, 2022

Community Health Assessment Survey Closes Tonight

Community Health Assessment Survey Closes Tonight

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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...

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: December 14, 2022

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

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

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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

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: December 6, 2022

Public Health Website Relaunched

Public Health Website Relaunched

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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...

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: November 29, 2022

Radon Testing Encouraged to Ensure Healthy Homes

Radon Testing Encouraged to Ensure Healthy Homes

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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...

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: November 15, 2022

Community Health Assessment Survey

Community Health Assessment Survey

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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...

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: November 2, 2022

Seasonal Concerns for Respiratory Illnesses

Seasonal Concerns for Respiratory Illnesses

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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...

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: October 14, 2022

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

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

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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

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: September 21, 2022

Monkeypox Vaccines Available Tomorrow through CDPHE Vaccine Bus

Monkeypox Vaccines Available Tomorrow through CDPHE Vaccine Bus

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Monkeypox Vaccines Available Tomorrow through CDPHE Vaccine Bus

Broadened eligibility for monkeypox vaccine, increased supply expands access

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: September 13, 2022

Public Health to host flu vaccine clinics beginning September 22

Public Health to host flu vaccine clinics beginning September 22

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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...

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: September 9, 2022

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

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

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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

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: September 6, 2022

FDA and CDC Approve Pfizer and Moderna Bivalent Boosters

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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...

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: July 19, 2022

Two Cases of Monkeypox Detected in San Miguel County

Two Cases of Monkeypox Detected in San Miguel County

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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...

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: June 16, 2022

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

FDA Recommends Pfizer and Moderna Vaccine for Children

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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

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: May 27, 2022

Cases Rise as Natural Immunity from Winter Omicron Surge Wanes

Cases Rise as Natural Immunity from Winter Omicron Surge Wanes

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Cases Rise as Natural Immunity from Winter Omicron Surge Wanes

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

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: May 20, 2022

CDC Approves Booster Dose for Children 5 and Older

CDC Approves Booster Dose for Children 5 and Older

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CDC Approves Booster Dose for Children 5 and Older

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

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: May 19, 2022

Domestic Cat Tests Positive for the Plague in San Miguel County

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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

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: May 3, 2022

Avian Influenza Infection Identified in Montrose County

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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...

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: April 21, 2022

Public Health Launches New COVID Resources

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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...

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: April 1, 2022

Public Health Enters New Phase of COVID Response

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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...

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San Miguel County Public Health News
Posted on: March 30, 2022

Natural Immunity from Omicron Wave Likely to Begin Waning

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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

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San Miguel County Public Health News