Community Encouraged to Stay Safe Over Labor Day Weekend
Public Health announces zero Covid-19 cases in three days. For up-to-date coronavirus information visit here. San Miguel County will continue posting caseload updates twice a week.
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San Miguel County: Covid-19 1st Tues. Forums Continue, 8/8, Teens!
San Miguel County continues its COVID Community Forums. The focus on September 8 is teens. The public can send questions up to one day prior to the forum, by September 7, to publi
Public Health Announces Zero New Cases Over 3 Days; New Health Order!
Public Health Announces Zero new cases in three days (August 26 – August 28). New Public Health Order went into effect on August 29. The complete Public Health Order can be f
Dr. Fauci: “Diseases from Animals “Perpetual Challenge”
Dr. Anthony Fauci explains that 75% of emerging human disease originates in an animal host. See a portion of Dr. Fauci video’s presentation here. Reinforcing Fauci, is this artic
UCHealth: Coronavirus Vaccines 101: What you need to know!
“Coronavirus vaccines 101: What you need to know.” We curated the article by Ted Neff from UCHealth Today. UCHealth is hosting a major clinical trial: the trial of Mode
To Your Health: Covid-19 Vaccine, Update
Part-time Telluride local Dr. Alan Safdi, a world-renowned internist and gastroenterologist with encyclopedic knowledge of mind-body wellness and preventative medicine, posts on Te
Telluride AIDS Benefit: Adapting to Serve Better
The following is a note from Telluride AIDS Benefit Executive Director Jessica Galbo. Donate here today. Lockdown has decreased HIV testing dramatically, increasing the number of p
Telluride Med Ctr: Interim Clinic, Partnership with Telluride Science & Ah Haa
Support Telluride Med Center’s Covid Response Fund here. To ensure the Depot will remain a safe and functional building for the duration of the medical center’s residency a
Doctors Prove Prolonged Mask-Wearing Safe- Inside & Out Exercising!
Because she runs into all too many unmasked people walking the streets and hiking/biking the trails in and around Telluride, a friend requested we curate the following story from B
Mental Health Moment: 3 Ways Creativity Can Help Us Cope
For further information about the pandemic in the Telluride region, go to tellmed.org/coronavirus. For San Miguel County updates, go here. If you are experiencing a mental he
To Your Health: Can Too Much Exercise Kill You?
Part-time Telluride local Dr. Alan Safdi, a world-renowned internist and gastroenterologist with encyclopedic knowledge of mind-body wellness and preventative medicine, posts on Te
Why Some People Refuse to Wear Masks
We see them everyday, endangering others (and themselves), walking around town, shopping in our stores, eating in our restaurants, biking at high speeds. They are the People Who Re
San Miguel County: Back to School 101
The following is an important note from Dr. Sharon Grundy, County Medical Officer, and Grace Franklin, County Public Health Director. Scroll way down for a series of helpful links.
To Your Health: 6-Ft. Rule from 1930s; Aerosols not included!
Part-time Telluride local Dr. Alan Safdi, a world-renowned internist and gastroenterologist with encyclopedic knowledge of mind-body wellness and preventative medicine, posts on Te
Jewel: Mental Health During the Pandemic & Beyond
Vinny Gambini: “I fit in better than you. At least I’m wearing cowboy boots.” Mona Lisa Vito: “Oh yeah, you blend.” The line is from the 1992 classic,
To Your Health: Safe as a rattlesnake…Uncounted Covid-19 deaths & more!
Part-time Telluride local Dr. Alan Safdi, a world-renowned internist and gastroenterologist with encyclopedic knowledge of mind-body wellness and preventative medicine, posts on Te
Scared Covid-19 Immunity Won’t Last? Don’t Be!
We curated this Opinion piece titled “Scared That Covid-19 Immunity Won’t Last? Don’t Be” from the New York Times. It was written by Drs. Akiko Iwasaki and Ruslan M
Telluride Med Center: 6 Months into Pandemic, Update!
The following is an update from Karen Winkelmann, CEO, Telluride Med Center. Support the Med Center’s Covid-19 Fund here. By all indications, 2020 at the Telluride Regional M
Telluride Med Center: Cultivating Resilience!
These Covid-19 times are challenging for all of us, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need support. I can be reached by calling the Telluride Medical Center at 970-728
San Miguel County Launches New Coronavirus Microsite!
Go to SanMiguelCountyCo.gov/Coronavirus to view the new site! San Miguel County unveiled a new microsite that will replace the COVID landing page that was created in March. The sit
To Your Health: Covid-19 & Aerosol!
Part-time Telluride local Dr. Alan Safdi, a world-renowned internist and gastroenterologist with encyclopedic knowledge of mind-body wellness and preventative medicine, posts on Te
The Atlantic: “A Vaccine Reality Check”
We curated this recently published, just-the-facts-ma’am, (ergo sobering), article titled “A Vaccine Reality Check” written by Sarah Zhang for The Atlantic. Subti
Together: A Note from County’s Public Health Director
Together July 23, 2020 I hope you are enjoying your summer in good health while continuing to adjust to our new normal. These last few weeks have been challenging for all of
Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine Trial to Launch at UCHealth
The phase 3 trial of Moderna’s mRNA vaccine candidate for COVID-19 will enroll 1,000 at University of Colorado Hospital, 30,000 nationwide. We curated this article by Ted Neff fr