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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…
Celebrating National Make a Difference Day on Oct. 26
What is National Make a Difference Day? It’s the largest day of community service in the United States, and it’s celebrated on the fourth Saturday in October. Created in 1992 by USA Weekend magazine and joined by Points of Light—a non-profit organization founded by former U.S. President George H. W….
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…
Create a safe sleep environment for your baby
October is Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month and it’s a great time to check that your baby is sleeping as safely as possible. SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and other sleep-related deaths claim the lives of thousands of babies in America each year. The good news is, most…
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…
10 Ways to Focus on Mental Health During Seasonal Depression Awareness Month
Seasonal depression, also called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that is related to the change of seasons.
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