January is National Radon Action Month
January 14, 2025January is National Radon Action Month, and it’s a great time to test your home for radon. Did you know that all homes, regardless of construction type or style, can have elevated radon levels of radon? Because radon is invisible and odorless, the only way to know if your home…
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El Paso County Public Health encourages you to test your home for radon this winter
January 13, 2025El Paso County, CO – Winter is the best time to test your home for radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon causes about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year, and the Colorado Department of Public Health…
Preparing for winter weather: How to keep you and your family safe during snowstorms
December 13, 2024Winter weather: What to know Prepare now to protect yourself, your loved ones and your home: American Red Cross Winter Storm Safety Checklist: English | Español Sign up for Peak Alerts to receive emergency alerts for El Paso and Teller County. If you are under a winter storm warning, find…
Take steps to stay well during respiratory season
November 18, 2024Take 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
November 15, 2024While 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…
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Michelle Beyrle
Public Health Information Officer
Email: michellebeyrle@elpasoco.com
Phone: (719) 244-1947
Pamela Preston
Communications & Public Relations Supervisor
Email: pamelapreston@elpasoco.com
Phone: (719) 244-8216
