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11/24/2020 - County announces application and enforcement process to ensure event compliance with public health orders
As an extension of the county’s updated public health order and the move into the high-risk Orange level, Eagle County Public Health & Environment has implemented an application process for all public and private events to ensure their compliance with precautions as required by the state’s event guidance. Read More
11/16/2020 - Eagle County updates public health order in response to increased disease spread
Eagle County is moving to level “Orange” on the state’s COVID-19 dial. Read More
11/04/2020 - County launches new comprehensive COVID-19 website, adopts updated state public health order
Eagle County has launched a comprehensive, bilingual COVID-19 website to streamline information and resources related to the local effects of the pandemic. It is available at www.eaglecountycovid.org. Read More
11/03/2020 - State notifies county that disease trends could mean increased restrictions
On Monday night, Eagle County received official notification from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) that recent trends in the local spread of COVID-19 could result in the community being moved to the High Risk: Safer At Home, or “Orange” category of the state’s COVID Dial Dashboard. Read More
10/09/2020 - Eagle County adopts new public health order
Eagle County has updated its public health order regarding COVID-19 to adopt statewide orders, along with additional requirements specific to the local community. Read More
9/16/2020 - Eagle County to adopt statewide COVID-19 dial dashboard
Eagle County’s Department of Public Health and Environment (ECPHE) will adopt Colorado’s statewide COVID-19 dial dashboard over the next two weeks. Read More
7/24/2020 - County responds to state notification on public health variance
Trends in the local spread of COVID-19 could affect Eagle County’s ability to maintain its public health order variance from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Read More
7/24/2020 - Eagle County makes updates to its community monitoring dashboard
Eagle County has updated its Community COVID-19 Monitoring Dashboard to provide more real-time information and help more accurately represent disease trends. Read More
7/17/2020 - Increasing cases of COVID-19 in Eagle County prompt changes to public health order
Eagle County has updated its public health order regarding COVID-19 due to increasing local spread of the disease. The new order is effective immediately. Read More
7/09/2020 - Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin counties to implement regional testing strategy for COVID-19
Public health departments in Eagle, Garfield and Pitkin counties are coordinating their regional testing strategies for COVID-19, which is a key containment strategy to slow the spread of the disease. Read More
7/02/2020 - County to implement new COVID-19 public health order
Eagle County Public Health and Environment has updated the county’s Public Health Order regarding COVID-19. Read More
6/23/2020 - Public Health officials responding to clusters of illness, urging precautions
Eagle County has seen a recent increase in COVID-19 cases among younger age groups and urges the public to continue to adhere to the five commitments of containment. Read More
6/22/2020 - County amends Blue Square public health order
Eagle County has not yet received a decision on its request for a variance that would allow a transition to its Black Diamond Public Health Order in response to COVID-19. Read More
6/19/2020 - Eagle County prepares to move to new COVID-19 public health order
Eagle County Public Health and Environment is updating the county’s Public Health Order regarding COVID-19. Read More
6/16/2020 - Residents and guests reminded of the importance of personal actions in managing COVID-19
Eagle County Public Health and Environment (ECPHE) is reminding residents and visitors of the importance of personal responsibility in managing the spread of COVID-19. Read More
6/11/2020 - Eagle County submits variance request for next iteration of public health order
Eagle County has submitted a variance request to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to allow the county to transition to the next phase of public health orders in response to COVID-19. Read More
5/23/2020 - County receives state approval for transition to Blue Phase
Eagle County has received its official variance from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, allowing implementation of its new Public Health Order regarding COVID-19 on May 25.
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5/21/2020 - Eagle County to update COVID-19 public health order
Eagle County Public Health and Environment is updating the county’s Public Health Order regarding COVID-19. Read More
5/20/2020 - “Safer at Home” precautions recommended for older adults in Blue Phase
As Eagle County makes plans to follow the Transition Trail Map from the Green Phase to Blue Phase and further loosens public health restrictions, officials remind the public that older adults should only now adapt from “Stay at Home” to “Safer at Home” precautions. Read More
5/15/2020 - Eagle County preparing for next iteration of public health order
Work is underway to create the next iteration of Eagle County’s public health order in response to COVID-19. In alignment with the county’s Transition Trail Map, the transition to the “Blue” Phase will loosen some restrictions that have been in place since April 27.
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5/06/2020 - Public Health Director Heath Harmon added to Governor’s Advisory Committee on COVID-19 policy
Public Health Director Heath Harmon added to Governor’s Advisory Committee on COVID-19 policy
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4/24/2020 - Eagle County updates public health order
Eagle County Public Health and Environment has updated the county’s Public Health Order regarding COVID-19 to allow for an incremental loosening of restrictions beginning on April 27. Read More
4/23/2020 - Updates to county’s COVID-19 monitoring dashboard
Eagle County Public Health and Environment has updated its community monitoring dashboard to include additional local information and trends in COVID-19 disease surveillance. Read More
4/19/2020 - Seventh death of Eagle County resident from COVID-19
Eagle County Public Health and Environment is confirming the seventh death of an Eagle County resident from COVID-19. Read More
4/18/2020 - Eagle County seeks partial relief from Colorado stay-at-home orders
Eagle County is seeking exemptions from some portions of the state's COVID-19 executive and public health orders. If granted, the exceptions would provide public health limited flexibility to start implementing plans that could slowly and incrementally reopen portions of the community. Read More
4/06/2020 - Eagle County issues updated public health order
Eagle County Public Health and Environment has updated the county’s Public Health Order to help meet several key goals in the local response to COVID-19. Read More
4/02/2020 - Fifth death in Eagle County from COVID-19
Eagle County Public Health and Environment is confirming the fifth death of an Eagle County resident from COVID-19. Read More
3/30/2020 - Additional deaths in Eagle County from COVID-19
Eagle County Public Health and Environment is reporting two additional deaths of Eagle County residents from COVID-19. Read More
3/21/2020 - First Eagle County death from COVID-19
Eagle County Public Health and Environment has confirmed the first death of an Eagle County resident from COVID-19. Read More
3/18/2020 - Updated public health order implements more aggressive measures to slow the spread of COVID-19
Local health officials throughout Eagle County now suspect that hundreds, if not thousands of community members have contracted COVID-19. Read More
3/16/2020 - Mountain communities’ perspective on COVID-19
Many mountain communities have been responding to COVID-19 outbreaks over the past week with a focus on slowing the spread, ensuring our medical system can respond to the non-coronavirus needs, like delivering babies or treating heart attacks, and protecting our most vulnerable community members. Read More
3/13/2020 - Eagle County issues public health order limiting events to 50 people or less
In response to the community spread of COVID-19, Eagle County Public Health has issued a Public Health Order that imposes restrictions on social gatherings. Read More
3/10/2020 - Third presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Eagle County
Eagle County Public Health and Environment is reporting a third confirmed case of COVID-19 in the county. Read More
3/09/2020 - Second presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Eagle County
Eagle County Public Health and Environment is reporting the second confirmed case of COVID-19 in the county. Read More
3/08/2020 - County files declaration with the state to support COVID-19 response
Eagle County has filed a local disaster emergency declaration with the State of Colorado in response to the arrival of COVID-19 in the county. Read More
3/07/2020 - First confirmed case of COVID-19 in Eagle County
Eagle County Public Health and Environment is reporting the first positive case of COVID-19, or coronavirus, in the county. Read More
3/05/2020 - News from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Due to the high volume of international travelers in our region, both locals and visitors, Eagle County Public Health is sharing the following updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control regarding COVID-19, or coronavirus. Read More
1/31/2020 - Health officials taking measures to prepare for novel coronavirus
Vail Health and Colorado Mountain Medical, along with Eagle County Public Health and Environment, are collaborating on protocols and plans to prepare for novel coronavirus. Read More
1/30/2020 - Quality of life survey to begin in Eagle River Valley
During the next two months, residents in the Eagle River Valley will have the opportunity to help Eagle Valley Behavioral Health (EVBH), an outreach of Vail Health, improve the quality of life in the region. Read More
10/22/2019 - County encourages community members to get flu shot, offers walk-in clinics during October and November
As flu season approaches, everyone aged six months and older is encouraged to get the flu vaccine to protect themselves and the community from the flu. Read More
8/05/2019 - Public Health to host Aging Well Speaker Series event Aug. 14
Eagle County Public Health will host the second event of its Aging Well Speaker Series from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards. Read More
5/29/2019 - County reschedules aging well speaker event
Eagle County Public Health has rescheduled its event titled “The Loneliness Epidemic and Staying Connected” for 5 to 7:30 p.m. June 4 in the lecture hall of Colorado Mountain College in Edwards. Read More
5/07/2019 - Public Health Aging Well to host speaker event May 22
Eagle County Public Health will host an event titled “The Loneliness Epidemic and Staying Connected” from 5 to 7:30 p.m. May 22 in the lecture hall of Colorado Mountain College in Edwards. Read More
4/15/2019 - Memory Classes to be hosted in El Jebel
The Eagle County Aging Well Program in El Jebel will host “Total Brain Health MEMORY Level 2.0” classes every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. beginning on May 8 through June 25.
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1/07/2019 - WIC resources available through February during government shutdown
Colorado’s Women, Infants and Children program has funds available for normal operations until Feb. 28 despite the partial federal government shutdown. Read More
11/26/2018 - Public Health hosts final Aging Well Speaker Series event Dec. 6
Eagle County Public Health in partnership with Vail Symposium will host the fourth and final event of its quarterly Aging Well Speaker Series at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6. Read More
10/05/2018 - County encourages community members to get flu shot, offers walk-in clinics during October
County residents are encouraged to get the flu vaccine, available from local health care providers, clinics and pharmacies. Eagle County Public Health is offering the flu vaccine at walk-in clinics during October. Read More
9/06/2018 - Public Health hosts third Aging Well Speaker Series event Sept. 12
Eagle County Public Health will host the third event of its quarterly Aging Well Speaker Series from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at CMC Edwards. The topic for this quarter’s event is the physiology of aging. Read More
8/21/2018 - Lake Christine Wildfire Information
Eagle County Public Health & Environment created web pages in both English and Spanish for public health and safety information following the Lake Christine Wildfire. Read More
5/15/2018 - County names mental health advisory board members
The Board of Commissioners has appointed 10 members to its newly formed Mental Health Advisory Committee, which is tasked with prioritizing programs and services to be funded through the voter-approved Mental Health Fund. Read More
1/17/2018 - Public Health hosts Mental Health and Aging event
Eagle County Public Health’s Healthy Aging unit is hosting a presentation on Mental Health and Aging at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 at the Avon Library, located at 200 Benchmark Road in Avon. Read More
1/03/2018 - HomeFit for Seniors event Jan. 8
Eagle County Public Health & Environment and local partners will host a HomeFit for Seniors event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 8 at the Colorado Mountain College campus in Edwards. Read More
12/12/2017 - County offers free suicide intervention course
Eagle County Public Health & Environment will host a two day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training course from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 11 and 12 at the Colorado Mountain College Edwards campus. Read More
11/28/2017 - County offers youth and adult Mental Health First Aid trainings
Eagle County Public Health & Environment will host Mental Health First Aid trainings in partnership with Mind Springs Health from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 and on Dec. 12. Read More
11/17/2017 - THA Meeting on Nov. 14
The first meeting of Eagle County's Total Health Alliance, the group that will be providing guidance and funding oversight for mental health services pursuant to the recently passed 1A ballot initiative, took place on Nov. 14. Read More
11/09/2017 - County offers free QPR suicide prevention course
Eagle County Public Health and Speak Up Reach Out will host a Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 15. Read More
10/10/2017 - County offers free mental health training
Eagle County Public Health & Environment, in partnership with Mind Springs Health, will offer two free courses on Mental Health First Aid from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 and 24. RSVP by Oct. 20. Read More
9/19/2017 - AARP recognizes county efforts for aging population
On Sept. 19, AARP designated Eagle County as an “Age-Friendly Community” in recognition of the county’s commitment to healthy aging. Read More
8/16/2017 - Eagle, Pitkin counties and partners host Senior Law Day 2017
Seniors are invited to learn about estate planning, wills and trusts, long term care and much more as part of Senior Law Day 2017 on Oct. 9. Read More
5/12/2017 - County welcomes new Public Health & Environment Director
Eagle County has hired a new director of Public Health & Environment. Chris Lindley joined the organization on May 1. Read More
11/16/2016 - Eagle County Public Health recognizes the Great American Smokeout Nov. 17
In recognition of the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout, Eagle County Public Health urges community members to quit smoking and implement policies to help curb tobacco use. Read More
10/17/2016 - Community members urged to get the flu shot
Influenza cases typically increase in Eagle County with the influx in visitors in November, and it takes about two weeks for the flu shot to provide full protection. Read More
9/30/2016 - Eagle County WIC improves food shopping experience for participants
Eagle County Public Health and Environment will now offer families who participate in Colorado’s nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) a new way to purchase food. Read More
8/09/2016 - Eagle County Public Health offers back-to-school immunization clinics
Starting the week of Aug. 15, Eagle County Public Health will offer walk-in clinics for school immunizations. Read More
6/10/2016 - Bat activity increasing in Eagle County
As bat activity increases with warmer temperatures, residents should be aware that a bat found in Gypsum has tested positive for rabies. Read More
4/27/2016 - Health department urges residents to take precautions against hantavirus
Eagle County Public Health is urging residents to take precautions against hantavirus, a serious and potentially fatal disease carried by deer mice that are common to rural areas throughout Colorado. Read More
3/17/2016 - Eagle County Public Health offers travel preparedness
Eagle County Public Health is now offering appointments for pre-travel counseling and immunizations for international travelers to help guard them against illness. Read More
12/01/2015 - Healthy Communities Coalition receives funding to combat chronic disease
The Healthy Communities Coalition of Eagle County has received a $125,000 grant from the American Planning Association’s Plan4Health program to support healthy eating and active living (HEAL) locally. Read More
11/20/2015 - Community members urged to get the flu shot before influx of holiday visitors
As the upcoming holidays bring an influx of visitors to the area, community members are encouraged to protect themselves from seasonal influenza by getting vaccinated as soon as possible. Read More
8/05/2015 - Worksite wellness event scheduled for Aug. 7
Eagle County Public Health & Environment is sponsoring a “Creating a Vibrant Workforce,” presentation from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 7. Read More
8/03/2015 - County celebrates World Breastfeeding Week
August 1 through 7 is World Breastfeeding Awareness Week. Read More
7/28/2015 - Eagle County Public Health awarded $1 million in state grants
Eagle County Public Health & Environment has received more than $1 million in grant funding from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to address cancer, obesity, and tobacco use and exposure. Read More
7/10/2015 - Health department urges residents to take precautions against mosquito, tick and flea-borne diseases
The CDPHE is reporting a confirmed case of West Nile Virus in Mesa County. Read More
6/30/2015 - County to host community conversation on aging well
Participants in the Aging Well Community Planning Initiative will host a community conversation on July 15. Read More
6/10/2015 - Food benefits to be available at Avon farmers’ market
The Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate Farmers Market in Avon will offer benefits access to SNAP recipients. Read More
5/06/2015 - Estoy Sano introduces PhotoVoice project
18 Spanish-speaking residents participated in an Estoy Sano PhotoVoice project. Read More
4/29/2015 - Health department urges residents to take precautions against hantavirus
Eagle County Public Health and Environment is urging residents to be aware and take precautions against hantavirus. Read More
4/17/2015 - Walking Mountains Science Center to receive Public Health and Environment Champion Award
Walking Mountains Science Center awarded 2015 Eagle County Public Health and Environment Champion. Read More
1/07/2015 - Public Health Well and Wise program recognized as Program of Excellence
Well and Wise program recognized as a Program of Excellence. Read More
10/21/2014 - Public Health encourages community members to get a flu shot
Eagle County Public Health is encouraging all community members to get vaccinated against the flu. Read More
8/05/2014 - Health department urges residents to take precautions against hantavirus
Health officials have confirmed that an Eagle County resident has died from Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). Read More
6/20/2014 - West Nile virus circulating in Colorado
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is reporting mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus. Read More
5/02/2014 - Test results indicate norovirus at FBLA conference
Test results from patients who fell ill earlier this week while attending a conference in Vail indicate norovirus was the cause. Read More
5/01/2014 - Illness investigation continues; symptoms appear to be viral
The illness that affected participants in the Colorado Future Business Leaders of America conference in Vail earlier in the week appears to be viral. Read More
4/29/2014 - County investigates reported illness at FBLA conference
Public Health is investigating a gastrointestinal illness that occurred among a few attendees of the Colorado Future Business Leaders of America state leadership conference in Vail. Read More
3/12/2014 - Eagle County School District recognized for improving immunization rates
Eagle County Public Health recognizes Eagle County Schools for improving community health. Read More
3/11/2014 - Health Links Colorado launches workplace wellness certification in Eagle County
Workplace wellness and safety program offers advising and certification for businesses Read More
2/04/2014 - Community members develop local food production map
Healthy food and the local suppliers who produce it are now at the fingertips of Eagle County residents. Read More
12/31/2013 - County sees rise in flu activity
Eagle County Public Health is reporting an increase in influenza activity among county residents and is urging everyone who has not yet had a flu shot to get vaccinated. Read More
10/08/2013 - Seasonal flu vaccine available
Eagle County Public Health is offering vaccinations for seasonal flu at all three of its locations. Read More
5/31/2013 - Hepatitis A outbreak associated with frozen berries purchased from Costco
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is working with Eagle County Public Health to investigate an outbreak of hepatitis A. Read More
1/17/2013 - It’s not too late for a flu shot
Influenza activity is increasing across the country and has resulted in several hospitalizations locally. Read More
9/10/2012 - Protect yourself against West Nile virus
Recent instances of the West Nile virus in Colorado are serving as reminder for Eagle County residents to take precautions while enjoying the outdoors this fall. Read More
8/02/2012 - Eagle County Public Health offers back-to-school immunization clinics
Starting the week of Aug. 13, Eagle County’s Public Health will be offering walk-in clinics for school immunizations at all three of its locations. Read More
7/30/2012 - County celebrates August as National Breastfeeding Month
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Read More
7/13/2012 - Bat activity increasing in Eagle County
Two instances of community members coming in contact with bats have been reported to Eagle County Public Health this week. Read More
7/03/2012 - New Medicaid Buy-In Program for Children with Disabilities
A new Medicaid Buy-In Program for children with disabilities, or Children's Buy-In is now available through Eagle County’s Health and Human Services Department. Read More