Park County Public Health

11/26/2025

The Colorado Agritourism Association is launching a webinar series and we are excited to join them on December 4 to help kick it off. Join us to explore the benefits and barriers seen in the industry, in the webinar "When Policy Meets Pasture - Navigating Local Rules of Agritourism." Sign up today at https://ag.colorado.gov/events/colorado-proud-webinar-exploring-benefits-barriers-of-agritourism

11/26/2025

Does your loved one or client cringe at the sight of broccoli? Here are 10 simple ways you can make sure they're getting enough fruits and veggies every day.

11/26/2025

We at Park County Public Health are grateful for our community! A big thank you to all our partner organizations for your support and collaboration to ensure the well being of Park County citizens.

11/26/2025

Some tunes for the day!

Turn the tunes up! 🎶 We've got your Turkey Day music selection all fired up and ready to go. Play our curated lineup of Thanksgiving songs on Spotify right here, right now!

Which songs would you add to the list? https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Y0hKBO8AOwUFv3xS9B6fU?si=IzYHgDaJQkuyx0kQn5D-NQ

11/26/2025

UPDATE 11/20: We have received a notification of a horse in Larimer County that has tested positive for EHV-1. The horse and the premises where it resides have been placed under quarantine to limint the spread of the virus.

Original Post: The Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office is actively monitoring a multi-state Equine Herpes Virus (EHV/EHM) outbreak linked to barrel racing and rodeo events in Texas and Oklahoma over the past several weeks.

Our office is working with the affected states and contacting Colorado exhibitors who may have attended events where they may have been exposed.
👉 IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED 👈
If your horse traveled to TX, OK, or a potentially exposed event:
☎️ CALL OUR OFFICE AT 303-869-9130!
We will give you guidance on isolation and monitoring.
If your horse is showing ANY signs of EHV: 🩺contact your veterinarian immediately. They will work with our office on appropriate follow-up and testing.
🐎 Let's protect our herd! This is a critical reminder for everyone to:
📝 Report any suspicious sickness fast.
🛑 Use strong biosecurity (cleaning, separating, washing hands).
✅ Always ensure your horse has a veterinary inspection and health certificate BEFORE travel.

11/26/2025

Grief can bring conflicting feelings especially at holiday time, but the holidays can still be a time of connection and meaning. Intentional self care, planning ahead, being flexible with traditions, and incorporating rituals to honor loved ones can help.

11/26/2025

How did the turkey, albeit a giant, delicious bird, become the icon it is during Thanksgiving time? 🤔 Historians agree that the first feast included wild fowl, venison, corn, and nuts, but not pies or mashed potatoes, and seafood, including lobsters and clams, was plentiful and common.

When a colonist named Bradford documented some of the animals he saw, he did mention that wild turkeys were afoot, but not specifically if the bird was served during the meal. It wasn't a particularly common food at the time, but the idea of early colonists hunting wild turkeys caught the nation’s imagination, and the imagery took off.

If you wish to pay tribute to a truly traditional Thanksgiving meal from 1621, consider featuring goose, chestnuts, and succotash with these historically inspired recipes! Almanac.com/why-turkey-thanksgiving

11/26/2025

Your small wins are just as important as your big ones.