YouTube: Montezuma County Board of Health Meeting October 3, 2023
Board of Health Meeting Agenda 10/3/2023 1:30-2:00 pm Montezuma County Commissioner Board Room Welcome, introductions, approval of July minutes Introduction of new staff Communicable disease update Suggestions for the next BOH meeting Thank you all for attending and we look forward to our next BOH meeting on January 2, 2024 1:30-3:00 pm IN ADDITION […]
Health Department changing response to COVID-19 cases
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
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 […]
The Cortez Celtic Fair donated $2100 to our food pantry!
The Cortez Celtic Fair donated $2100 to our food pantry! Thank you so much for your generosity! Related Posts
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 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
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
<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, […]
Narcan and Fentanyl Testing Strips Available at Montezuma County Public Health Department
Now available at the Montezuma County Public Health Department. Brief education provided with additional resources. For more information, please stop by the front desk or call 970-565-3056 Related Posts