RBC | Community leaders and stakeholders met virtually on Monday for an update on the coronavirus pandemic. While no positive tests have been reported in Rio Blanco County, as of Tuesday, March 17, eight people had been tested with four negatives and the remaining tests awaiting results. Those who have[Read More…]
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Local hospitals implement visitation restrictions, procedures to protect against COVID-19
UPDATE MARCH 16, 2020: Pioneers Medical Center has been closed to ALL VISITORS. RBC | In response to the coronavirus threat, both Rio Blanco County hospitals have implemented visitor restrictions as a precautionary measure to protect vulnerable patients and the elderly population, as well as healthcare providers and staff. According[Read More…]
Coronavirus: should you be concerned?
RBC | The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus (2019-nCoV) first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Infections with 2019-nCoV are being reported in a growing number of countries internationally, including the United States. The Rio Blanco[Read More…]
It’s National Radon Action Month
RBC | Colorado has a radon problem — 50% of Colorado homes have unhealthy radon levels compared with 6% of homes across the rest of the nation. Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible and odorless gas that decays into radioactive particles and increases the risk of lung cancer for those[Read More…]
Board of Health annual meeting
RBC | Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Alice Harvey facilitated the annual meeting of the RBC Board of Health. The board of health, required by state statute, acts in an advisory capacity to the public health department. Harvey shared a letter from former Meeker resident Vanessa Martin Breedlove who[Read More…]
Flu vaccines available again
RBC | Rio Blanco County Public Health is again providing flu shots for all ages. Receiving a flu vaccine in November is still in time to keep patients protected for flu season, according to the CDC. Call to schedule: 878-9520 Meeker, 878-9525 Rangely.
Through the Cracks: A stranger, a police shooting, and a rural town’s silence (Part I)
By Niki Turner and Susan Greene | Special to the Herald Times Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part collaboration between The Colorado Independent and The Rio Blanco Herald Times. We will post the second part tomorrow, Nov. 8. This week’s Editor’s Column addresses the pursuit of this[Read More…]
Flu vaccines delayed until Nov.
RBC | Due to a national delay in influenza vaccine shipments, Rio Blanco County Public Health will not be able to provide any further flu vaccines for adults until November. Receiving a flu vaccine in November is still in time to keep patients protected for the flu season, according to[Read More…]
County Beat: October 24, 2019
RBC | Bringing broadband internet to some of the more remote areas of Rio Blanco County via wireless towers is in its final testing phases. “We’re looking to go live Nov. 1,” said Communications Director Cody Crooks. The secondary towers will provide high-speed internet access to areas not supplied directly[Read More…]
Flu vaccines delayed until Nov.
RBC | Due to a national delay in influenza vaccine shipments, Rio Blanco County Public Health will not be able to provide any further flu vaccines for adults until November. Receiving a flu vaccine in November is still in time to keep patients protected for the flu season, according to[Read More…]
Public health preparing emergency response in the event of disease outbreak or epidemic
RBC | Alice Harvey, Director of Rio Blanco County Public Health, held an informal, community discussion with the county’s Board of Health and other community leaders regarding the status of RBC immunizations as well as the progress being made regarding their emergency plans. Ty Gates, Si Woodruff and Dr. Krueger[Read More…]
