Getting your flu shot is always important, but this year with the additional circulation of the novel coronavirus, health officials urge that it may be even more so. That is because people who get sick with multiple viruses at the same time are quite often much sicker; and having one illness may make you more susceptible to getting another. “People may not know the flu vaccine is also an important tool for those with chronic health conditions,” said Danielle Dudley, immunizations program manager with Garfield County Public Health. “Flu vaccination has been associated with lower rates of some cardiac events

Our community does not want to see an increase in COVID-19 cases or school quarantines due to Halloween. If you are in isolation, quarantine, have been exposed to, or are sick with COVID-19, do not participate in any in-person activities, including handing out candy. With a little effort and creativity, there are ways to enjoy this fall tradition while protecting everyone in the community. Trick-or-Treating Guidance If you choose to trick-or-treat please consider the health of everyone in the community. Trick or treating outside door-to-door may seem like lower risk, but if a lot of people participate and fail to

The community has a new regional coalition focused on putting the community at the forefront of developing solutions to food access. The regional partnership is known as the Safe and Abundant Nutrition Alliance or SANA and has support from over twelve local participating agencies. Recently awarded $200,000 from the Colorado Health Foundation, the project’s goal is to implement equitable solutions to improve access to healthy foods through community distribution sites in Garfield, western Eagle and Pitkin counties. “This is the best project I have ever worked on,” said Dana Wood, project coordinator with Garfield County Public Health. “It has been