Celebrating National Make a Difference Day on Oct. 26
October 18, 2024What 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….
Read Full ArticleVital Records Office updates eligibility requirements for birth and death certificates
October 8, 2024The 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 1, 2024October 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…
September is National Food Safety Education Month!
September 17, 2024Did you know that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 48 million people — or one of every six — get foodborne illnesses each year in the United States? That is why National Food Safety Education Month, designated in September, highlights the importance of careful handling…
National Immunization Awareness Month
August 19, 2024The month of August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. During the last few years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified some challenges individuals and families are having keeping up with routine…
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Michelle Beyrle
Public Health Information Officer
Email: michellebeyrle@elpasoco.com
Phone: (719) 244-1947
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Email: pamelapreston@elpasoco.com
Phone: (719) 244-8216