Prioritizing your health during National Men’s Health Week

June 10, 2024

What is Men’s Health Week? Men’s Health Week is celebrated the week leading up to Father’s Day from June 10 through 16 and aims to bring awareness to preventable health problems. Men’s Health Week encourages early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys to promote healthier, longer and…

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Food allergies highlighted during Food Allergy Awareness Month

May 28, 2024

May is Food Allergy Awareness Month, a time dedicated to learning more about food allergies and how to keep those with food allergies safe. Millions of Americans live with food allergies and may experience adverse reactions—most reactions cause mild symptoms, but some are severe and may even be life-threating. About…

Bat found outside Grant Elementary School tests positive for rabies

May 21, 2024

First rabid bat in El Paso County in 2024 El Paso County, CO – A bat found at Grant Elementary School was confirmed to have rabies, making it the first animal to test positive for the disease in El Paso County this year. On Tuesday, May 14, El Paso County Public…

Center your health during National Women’s Health Week

May 13, 2024

It’s National Women’s Health Week (May 12-18) and it’s a great time for women to make changes that lead to a healthier life. Don’t know where to start? Here are some steps to consider to protect and improve your health and well–being: Make that doctor’s appointment. Schedule regular checkups and…

El Paso County Public Health releases 2023 Community Health Assessment

May 13, 2024

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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Phone: (719) 244-8216