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.
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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
To Your Health: Mask Myths
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
1st Trials of Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine Positive
We curated this piece by Olivia Rosane from EcoWatch to, um, inject a positive note into your upcoming week. Results from the Phase 1 trial of Cambridge, Massachusetts biotech firm
Public Health Meets with Schools About Reopening Plans
For up to date coronavirus information visit here. Public Health officials are prioritizing the need for a safe learning environment, and are working with local schools to consider
San Miguel County Lodgers Pause Reservations Through 8/3
The San Miguel County Lodging Oversight Committee alerted all lodgers to stop taking additional reservations for arrivals from July 15 through August 3. The pause in bookings was i
To Your Health: COVID-19, Unexpected Consequences, Mostly Bad (Some Good)!
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
State Announces “Protect Our Neighbors”; County Does Not Qualify!
As state announces “Protect Our Neighbors,” San Miguel County launches updated dashboard and moves to semi-weekly caseload updates. For up-to-date coronavirus informati
To Your Health: How Not to Get Covid-19!
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
Grace Franklin, Public Health Director: Independence Day & Beyond!
We hold these truths to be self-evident. Independence Day 2020 will be one-of-a-kind, fireworks largely confined to our squash, as many are compelled to remain isolated – and
To Your Health: “How to Travel Safely” + New Stats
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 Med Center: Ways to Help Sick, Quarantined & High Risk!
The stories we will tell ourselves about this corona era — the challenges and how we overcame them, who we helped, and who came to our aid — are still being written. Below Dr.
San Miguel County: COVID-19 Exposure & Testing FAQs
For further questions, please email Public Health at publichealth@sanmiguelcountyco.gov With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases over the past week, many individuals and busines
To Your Health: Blood Types & Covid-19
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