Public Health partnerships help promote nutrition
Garfield County Public Health partnered with numerous local nonprofits and programs to help provide families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic shutdown with nutritious food over the past year. Staff also helped coordinate and distribute diapers and formula in the early stages of the pandemic. The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided quarantine food boxes to county staff, which then worked with its partners to distribute the supplies to local families. Public health worked with The River Center, Roaring Fork Family Resource Center, District 16 Family Resource Center, Safe and
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Public Health guidance for planning events in Garfield County
Spring and summer are busy seasons for event planners in Garfield County. Event organizers must complete the appropriate forms 30 days prior to hosting an event. An event is defined as an activity that is open to the public, for approximately 40 people or more. Garfield County Public Health has updated its event coordinator guidance with the latest COVID-19 measures and restrictions. Current event measures in place • Face coverings are required in all settings, indoor or outdoor • Organizers are responsible for ensuring that social distancing and mask wearing occur • Size limits depend on the current COVID Dial
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Mesa County becomes part of state-supported COVID-19 vaccine sites
The Mesa County Convention Center is now a state-supported COVID-19 community vaccination site. Beginning on March 17, people from all over Colorado are welcome to make an appointment for a vaccine in accordance with the state’s phased guidance. Location: Mesa County Convention Center (159 Main Street) Start date: March 17 (weekly, ongoing) Dates & times of operation: Hours and days subject to change Type of vaccine administered: Pfizer How to register for an appointment: Scheduling (English) Scheduling (Spanish) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sitos de vacunación de COVID-19 en el Condado Mesa es apoyado por el estado El Centro de Convenciones del Condado Mesa
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