Groundwater Awareness Week (GWAW) is taking place March 10-16 in 2024!

March 13, 2024

El Paso County Public Health can help you find out if your well water is safe to drink In 1999, Groundwater Awareness Week was established as a platform to encourage annual water well testing and well maintenance and to highlight the responsible development, management and use of groundwater....

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Get big results by starting with tiny habits

February 15, 2024

Many people like to start a new year by setting new goals to reach throughout the next 365 days. Goals can range from exercising more, losing weight, learning a new language to behavior changes like being more accepting or lessening time spent on social media. The list could go on…

El Paso County Public Health launches innovative visualizations of local health data

February 8, 2024

El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) announces the launch of two innovative new dashboards which feature data visualizations of two leading health issues: suicide and overdose....

Super Bowl Food Safety Tips

January 30, 2024

Whether you’re looking forward to rooting for your favorite football team, or are eagerly anticipating this year’s commercials, one thing is paramount to a Super Bowl party – the delicious spread of food. Unlike other food holidays where meals are often consumed within an hour, Super Bowl parties often include…

Public Health recognized for excellence in financial reporting

January 26, 2024

El Paso County, CO – For the fifth straight year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presents El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. ...

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Michelle Beyrle

Public Health Information Officer

Email: michellebeyrle@elpasoco.com

Phone: (719) 244-1947

Pamela Preston

Deputy Public Health Information Officer

Email: pamelapreston@elpasoco.com

Phone: (719) 244-8216