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With conditions ripe for West Nile virus, a victim and health officials sound out a warning

Take Precautions to Prevent the Spread of Animal-Borne Diseases this Spring

Montrose, COLO.—Warmer months are approaching, and that means more time outdoors. The West Central Public Health Partnership (WCPHP) serving Delta, Hinsdale, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel Counties reminds the community that this incr...

Mommy & Me Breastfeeding Support Group

Moms! Have questions about breastfeeding or want to troubleshoot common breastfeeding issues? Join Certified Lactation Consultants Jodi Hyatt and Kim Cook for a Mommy and Me Breastfeeding Support Group. Group Details:Dates: 2nd and 4th Thursdays ...

Avian Bird Flu

County Residents Encouraged to Test Homes for Radon in January

Montrose, COLO.—Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of nearly 21,000 Americans each year. Radon is also responsible for more than 500 lung cancer deaths in the state each year. &n...

Santa Visits NFP Program Christmas Party

Santa stopped by the Montrose County Nurse Family Partnership Christmas party last week and visited with all the children in the program. He was even able to lull one little baby into a peaceful sleep. Wishing you a Merry Christmas from our Public Health ...

Montrose County Public Health seeks your input on health & wellness in our community

Community Survey

Help us make our community better!

Montrose County Public Health & our community leaders want to know more about what our community mem...

RSV Prevention

FREE FLU SHOTS: Ninth Annual Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinic Oct. 26

MONTROSE, COLO.–Stop the flu bug! Join Montrose County, Montrose Regional Health, and partners on Wednesday, Oct. 26 for the ninth annual free drive-through flu shot clinic. This year's clinic will be held from 3-7pm at the following cl...

2023 National Radon Video and Poster Contests Now Open to Colorado Students

DENVER - Sept. 30, 2022 - The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment invites students to participate in the 2023 National Radon Video and Poster contests. Students have the opportunity to get the word out about indoor radon risks, w...

From MDP: Montrose woman offers West Nile virus experience as cautionary tale

As shown originally in article by Katharhynn Heidelberg in Montrose Press on 9/13/22

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State Vaccine Bus at Sharing Ministries 9/16/22

The state vaccine bus will be at Sharing Ministries (49 North 1st) on 9/16/22. The vaccine bus is now offering the NEW Omicron Boosters. They have both Pfizer and Moderna available. 

Appointments are not required but are recommended. Click here fo...

Breastfeeding Awareness Month: Key for Mothers and Babies

Montrose, CO— The Montrose Board of County Commissioners officially proclaimed August as Breastfeeding Awareness Month in yesterday's board meeting. The proclamation is aimed at bringing awareness to the importance of breastfeeding, for the mother and the...

Montrose County Marks First West Nile Virus Death of the Season

Montrose, CO— Montrose County Public Health confirmed its first death of West Nile Virus this year. The person was in their 50s and had underlying medical conditions. It is believed that this person contracted West Nile Virus in the county earlier in Augu...

Residents Urged to Protect Themselves from West Nile virus

Montrose, CO— Over the weekend, Montrose County Public Health confirmed its second and third deaths of people from West Nile virus complications. Montrose County's West Nile virus cases are continuing to rise and currently account for 30% of the state's t...