RBC | This past week (May 24-30) RBC had six additional cases in both Meeker and Rangely with an increase in hospitalization rate. Although not confirmed as of June 1, 2021, there is a suspected case of the variant India (Delta) strain in Rio Blanco County. VACCINE IS NOW AVAILABLE[Read More…]
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Vaccine clinics, appointments and testing changes
RBC | Community clinics in Rio Blanco County are available to the general public over the age of 18. Please visit uchealth.org for local Pfizer vaccination availability for 16 and 17 year olds. Rio Blanco County does not receive this presentation and can only vaccinate those 18 and older. Routt[Read More…]
STANDING FOR SHOTS …
Citizen of the Year…
Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Alice Harvey (second from right) is Meeker’s Citizen of the Year. She was surprised with the award Tuesday morning by Meeker Chamber of Commerce board members Chance Walker and Lori Smith (left) and chamber director Stephanie Kobald (right). The plaque Harvey received recognizes her[Read More…]
COVID-19 case count rises to 20; 14 active
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated from the Aug. 6 print and online edition to reflect 8 new cases added after press time. Of the 20, 15 are laboratory-confirmed positive, five are probable (symptomatic with known exposure); 14 are active, and six are recovered. RBC | The county’s Board[Read More…]
Flu cases in county; get your flu shots
RBC I There are confirmed flu cases in Rio Blanco County, the top county health official and the county’s two hospitals report, but the numbers are not high.
County Health offers way to stop smoking
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Department of Public Health and Environment is now assisting folks interested in not smoking by scheduling appointments for auricular therapy.
New smoking cessation program offered
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Department of Public Health and Environment is now assisting folks who are interested in not smoking by scheduling appointments for auricular therapy.
Health department has new employees, sets sight to defeat flu
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Department of Public Health and Environment (RBCDPHE) has a new employee in Alexsis Silva.
