Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment delivers timely and accurate public health information to prevent, promote, and protect your health.
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When we partnered w/ @PuebloHealth to capture their experience fully adopting + implementing CDC's Model Aquatic Health Code, they reported that adopting the MAHC led to higher safety standards and fewer closures in aquatic venues. naccho.org/blog/articles/pue…
If you're not implementing the MAHC within your community, water you even doing?
This #NationalSwimmingPoolDay, learn about one local health department’s journey to adopt the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC). This move helped @PuebloHealth in Colorado decrease their list of highly cited violations in aquatic venues by half! naccho.org/blog/articles/pue…
PuebloHealth retweeted
This #NationalSwimmingPoolDay, learn about one local health department’s journey to adopt the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC). This move helped @PuebloHealth in Colorado decrease their list of highly cited violations in aquatic venues by half! naccho.org/blog/articles/pue…
A human case of plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County. Take the precautions below:
- Eliminate places rodents can hide around the home
- Avoid contact with dead animals
- Do not let pets sleep with you
- Keep pets away from rodents and store food in rodent-proof containers
PuebloHealth retweeted
✅Adopting the MAHC led to higher safety standards and fewer closures.
✅After MAHC implementation, @PuebloHealth saw a 50% decrease in the list of highly cited violations.
Read our new report at naccho.org/blog/articles/pue… for more guidance + resources.
#HSSW #NACCHOResearch
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#HotOffThePress for Healthy and Safe Swimming Week! NACCHO partnered with @PuebloHealth to capture their experience fully adopting + implementing @CDCEnvironment's Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) so as to help other LHDs do the same.
For key findings and info, see thread 👇
On April 5 a fire broke out at the EVRAZ and billowing plumes of dark smoke were visible throughout Pueblo. The EPA conducted air monitoring of the smoke plume in surrounding neighborhoods.
Read about the full incident and see air quality data here: response.epa.gov/site/site_p…
UPDATE: Air quality advisory has been lifted. Our partners at @EPARegion8 tested air quality in the areas near this weekend's fires. Results showed significant improvement in air quality throughout Saturday.
High winds may still impact those with respiratory conditions.
PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT:
Due to impacted air quality as a result of multiple fires in Pueblo County, Public Health Officials recommend all community members stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities through Sunday, April 7th.
Air Quality Advisory
Air quality in Pueblo County is being impacted by multiple fires. Be aware and take steps to protect your health. If you have any respiratory conditions, stay inside and avoid areas of heavy smoke.
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Pueblo residents: please join the Colorado Smelter #Superfund Community Advisory Group meeting at 5:30pm on January 9. Please contact EPA's Beth Archer for the meeting information, [email protected] or 720-512-1917.
ALT Image of Pueblo bricks and white text over black background. Text reads: Colorado Smelter Superfund Community Advisory Group. January 9, 2024. 5:30pm.
Learn more and check if your well is eligible for no-cost testing by visiting pueblohealth.org/pfas
Pueblo County is testing for harmful chemicals that could be in drinking water. koaa.com/news/covering-color…
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🚨 Check your pantry! If you have WanaBana, Schnucks, or Weis brand apple cinnamon pouches, throw them out. They may have elevated lead levels. If your children have eaten these products, talk to your doctor about blood lead testing.
For more information: ow.ly/Fe1j50Qi1uc
These products are being recalled because the bottom exterior of the stainless-steel cups contains an accessible solder lead with lead levels that exceed the federal lead content ban. More info about this recall and other product warnings are available at cpsc.gov/Recalls.
PuebloHealth retweeted
SAFETY ALERT: FDA advises parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches to toddlers and young children because of elevated #lead levels fda.gov/food/alerts-advisori…
PuebloHealth retweeted
NEW toolkit contains resources used by @pueblohealth in #Colorado during their adoption and implementation of @cdcenvironment Model Aquatic Health Code ow.ly/OwP650PTaev
The Pueblo Youth Voices Request for Proposals aims to support organizations who are focused on Pueblo County youth with sub-awards from the Communities That Care program.
Apply or learn more here: county.pueblo.org/public-hea…
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Today is World #DrowningPrevention Day, as observed by @WHO. Health departments can invest in prevention strategies around aquatic facilities with the use of the CDC's Model Aquatic Health Code. Join our webinar TOMORROW to hear from @PuebloHealth's MAHC adoption process.
MAHC is an All-inclusive Model Public Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
This week! Register for this new webinar to hear from Pueblo County's MAHC adoption: naccho.org/blog/articles/mah…
Product Recall Notice: These stainless-steel cups contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Soojim…
