Practice wildfire prevention and preparedness this May
April 22, 2025As we head into summer, it’s a good time to ask whether you are prepared for a wildfire in your area. May is National Wildfire Awareness Month. While wildfires are now a year-round concern, the summer season brings the highest danger. As warm weather returns, vegetation begins to dry out,…
Read Full ArticleDEA Drug Take Back Day
April 21, 2025On Saturday, April 26, El Paso County Public Health’s (EPCPH) Fountain Valley Communities That Care (FV-CTC) is partnering with Widefield Parks and Recreation, Security Public Library and Fountain Library to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Drug Take Back Day, which provides residents with the opportunity to safely…
Sleep Awareness Week
March 10, 2025Sleep Awareness Week is celebrated annually to promote awareness of sleep health and emphasize its importance for overall well-being. Sleep habits have a significant impact on mental and physical health. Sleep deprivation can negatively affect health by impairing attention, alertness, concentration, and problem-solving abilities. For individual safety and the safety…
Heart Health Month a celebration of Self-Care and Love
February 4, 2025Heart Health Month is celebrated throughout the month of February as a time to reflect on matters of the heart, but not just those of love and relationships. Heart Health Month is an opportunity to emphasize the importance of heart health. Heart disease is a leading cause of death for…
El Paso County Public Health Executive Director Susan Wheelan announces retirement after 25-year tenure
January 22, 2025El Paso County, CO—El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) announced today that Executive Director Susan Wheelan will retire on March 3, 2025, concluding a remarkable 25-year career with the agency. Wheelan joined EPCPH in 1999 as an environmental health specialist. Over the years, she held various pivotal roles including public…
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Michelle Beyrle
Acting Deputy Director
Email: michellebeyrle@elpasoco.com
Phone: (719) 244-1947
J. Adrian Stanley
Interim Communications & Public Relations Supervisor
Email: adrianstanley@elpasoco.com
Phone: (719) 505-0909
