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Take steps to stay well during respiratory season
Take steps to stay well during respiratory season El Paso County Public Health encourages prevention El Paso County, CO – Respiratory season is underway, and El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) is encouraging residents to stay informed and take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from viruses…
Tips on Navigating Food Allergies at Thanksgiving Dinner
While Thanksgiving may be a holiday filled with arguably some of the best food the year has to offer, many popular dishes also contain some of the most common food allergens. These allergens include cow milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts and tree nuts. Not only are allergens incredibly common, but…
Celebrating National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Happy Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! Each year during the first full week of November, National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is celebrated to honor animal shelters and the dedicated and compassionate people who work at them. Our friends over at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) make up…
Vital Records Office updates eligibility requirements for birth and death certificates
The update follows a State of Colorado Board of Health decision (Colorado Springs, CO) – The Vital Records Office at El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) will update eligibility requirements for birth and death certificates following a State of Colorado Board of Health decision. Effective Oct. 15, 2024, grandparents will…
El Paso County Public Health releases 2023 Community Health Assessment
El Paso County Public Health releases 2023 Community Health Assessment Data and partnerships at the forefront of strategies to improve the health of residents across El Paso County communities El Paso County, CO – El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) is releasing the 2023 Community Health Assessment (CHA), which utilizes…
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