May 11 marks end of national COVID-19 public health emergency declaration

May 11, 2023

El Paso County, CO – Today, May 11, marks the end of the national COVID-19 public health emergency declaration. This shift—which represents significant progress—comes as the final phase of an ongoing, gradual transition to routine disease response. With this change, El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) wants residents to know that…

El Paso County Board of Health venue change

April 25, 2023

El Paso County Board of Health venue change Wednesday, April 26 meeting to be held in an all-virtual format in anticipation of inclement weather El Paso County, CO – Due to the anticipated inclement weather that will impact El Paso County tonight through tomorrow, the El Paso County Board of Health meeting will be…

El Paso County Public Health receives two new awards

April 25, 2023

El Paso County Public Health receives two new awards for excellence in financial reporting and achievement in popular annual financial reporting El Paso County Public Health noted for excellence in financial reporting for four straight years El Paso County, CO – The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has presented El…

El Paso County Public Health announces 2023 Partner Engagement Grant opportunity

March 6, 2023

Eligible programs and services invited to apply for grants up to $36,000 El Paso County, CO – El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) announces new community grant opportunities to assist community partners in building infrastructure in support of the public health system to serve residents throughout El Paso County. The EPCPH 2023 Partner Engagement…

El Paso County Public Health protects El Paso County

February 3, 2023

EPCPH recognized for ongoing commitment to preparedness since 2008 El Paso County, CO – El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) has been recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for its ability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. EPCPH demonstrated these…

El Paso County Board of Health welcomes new Board of Health President

January 27, 2023

El Paso County, CO – The El Paso County Board of Health elected Ted Collas to serve as its new Board of Health President at its regular December meeting. The decision became effective at its regular meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 25. At its January meeting, the Board thanked outgoing Board President…