In The Weight of the Nation, HBO aims to help launch one of the most far-reaching public health campaigns on the obesity epidemic to date. The four-part documentary series will air on HBO and can be viewed on YouTube or on the Weight of the Nation website. Learn how you can get involved at www.kp.org/weightofthenation.

The El Paso County Health Indicators 2012 Report provides a comprehensive look at the overall health status of the community. The information updates our residents about health issues that cause illness, injury, loss of quality of life, and death in El Paso County.

Two WIC clinics have relocated to the main office at 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road. The clinics that have relocated include the clinic at 4360 Montebello Drive, and 1257 Lake Plaza Drive. 

We are committed to preventing youth from using tobacco. The Tobacco Education and Prevention Partnership has collaborated with Fountain and Manitou Springs to implement public policy efforts targeted at reducing youth access to non-cigarette tobacco products. 

Public Health works to protect you from foodborne illness by conducting detailed health inspections and educating staff members in about 2,300 food establishments in El Paso County, including: restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, school kitchens, hot dog stands, burrito vendors and other mobile units. Search the inspection reports online.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has identified 10 Winnable battles for our state: Clean Air, Clean Water, Infectious Disease Prevention, Injury Prevention, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Obesity, Oral Health, Safe Food, Tobacco, and Unintended Pregnancy.