Health Department changing response to COVID-19 cases

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The Montezuma County Public Health Department is moving into the next phase of COVID-19 response by transitioning away from contacting residents who have tested positive. Individual case interviews are no longer necessary to understand disease transmission or risk factors. As of July 1, the Health Department has begun focusing efforts on managing COVID-19 outbreaks in […]

YouTube: Montezuma County Board of Health Meeting July 11, 2023

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Board of Health Meeting Agenda July 11, 2023 1:30-3:00pm Montezuma County Commissioner Board Room ·       Welcome, introductions, approval of April minutes ·       Narcan/Fentanyl Test Strips harm reduction program update- Julie Jacobsen, Public Health Nurse ·       Plague update- Julie Jacobsen, Public Health Nurse ·       Overview of programs within Montezuma County Public Health and job postings update ·       Brief update on Southwest […]

Montezuma and Dolores Counties Celebrate Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library 200 Millionth Book Milestone

Montezuma and Dolores Counties Celebrate Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library 200 Millionth Book Milestone   Dolly’s gifting a special bookmark to seven children in her Imagination Library program as part of  “200 Million Reasons to Celebrate” Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is turning over a new chapter – celebrating 200 million books gifted globally since inception in […]

Alert: Bat tests positive for Rabies in Montezuma County

Bat tests positive for Rabies in Montezuma County

Bat tests positive for Rabies in Montezuma County   A bat found in Montezuma County area last week tested positive for rabies. Rabies is regularly found in Colorado wildlife, especially skunks and bats. Interaction between humans and wild animals, particularly bats, skunks, foxes, and raccoons, increases the risk of rabies exposure to pets and people. […]

West Nile Virus detected in Colorado Mosquitoes

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https://montezumacounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Avoid-West-Nile-Virus.mp4 West Nile Virus Detected in Colorado Mosquitoes West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes in Colorado for the first time this season in Boulder, Delta, Larimer, and Weld counties. West Nile virus is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected Culex mosquito.   Prevention: The best way to […]

Press Release: Human Case of Plague in Montezuma County

Montezuma County Public Health has identified a human case of plague in a Montezuma County resident. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Montezuma County Public Health Department (MCPHD) continue to investigate the case and will provide additional information as it becomes available. Plague is caused by bacteria that can be transmitted […]

YouTube: Montezuma County Board of Health Meeting May 16, 2023

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<b>Board of Health</b>   <b> </b>   Agenda<b></b>   1:30 P.M.   Non-Compliant On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems – Melissa Matthews   Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of Health will hold a hearing regarding a non-compliant septic system on property owned by Shelia Phillips and William Bailey located at 41783 Highway 184, […]

Take precautions to prevent the spread of animal-borne diseases this spring

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Take precautions to prevent the spread of animal-borne diseases this spring Warmer months are approaching, and that means more time outdoors. Montezuma County Health Department (MCHD) reminds the community that this increases the risk of contracting certain animal-borne diseases that are more common during warm weather months since humans and animals are frequently in close […]