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.  

It's not too late to get a flu shot - everyone 6 months old and older should get a yearly flu vaccine. Ample supplies of the flu vaccine are available. In the United States, flu season usually begins in October and can last until May.

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.

Join us Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to noon for a free "You Can Quit" training opportunity. In this train-the-trainer approach, you'll learn to facilitate an American Cancer Society "You Can Quit" smoking cessation class and help others end their tobacco dependence.