The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has identified 10 Winnable battles for our state which represent key public health and environmental issues where progress can be made in the next three to five years. They include: Clean Air, Clean Water, Infectious Disease Prevention, Injury Prevention, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Obesity, Oral Health, Safe Food, Tobacco, and Unintended Pregnancy.  

Get facts about radon in the Pikes Peak region. Call (719) 578-3199 to receive a voucher for a free radon test kit. One voucher per person or house hold are being provided, while supplies last. Vouchers need to be mailed in to receive a free radon test kit.

The American Lung Association recommends all homes be tested for radon.

As the New Year begins, resolve to make 2012 the year that you quit smoking. Quitting smoking can be challenging and may require multiple attempts. But it's important to keep trying. Almost 50 million smokers have successfully quit. 

Free help is available by calling: 

1-800-QUIT-NOW.   

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.