July is traditionally the peak month for grilling, but anymore, many cooks use their grills all year long. It’s important to remember, there can be safety concerns ranging from various burn injuries, fires and other property damage when using a grill. Here are a few tips from the National Fire Protection Association to help avoid…
In the summer and fall months, mosquitos bite day and night, leading to itchy sores and possibly spreading disease. West Nile virus is most commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. West Nile virus can cause symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea or rash. Rarely, some cases may result in serious,…
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 more fulfilling lives. Make the…
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 local data to describe the…