Mission and Structure

Vision
Our vision is to provide the highest level of customer service and to be recognized as the healthiest county in the nation.

Values

• Integrity
• Dedication
• Positivity
• Compassion
• Professionalism

Governance

• The members of the Board of Health govern the Health Department through the establishment of policy, approval of budgets and appointment of the executive director.
• The nine member of the Board of Health serve as volunteers and are appointed by the El Paso County Board of Health.

Structure
The Health Department's organizational structure includes three divisions.

Funding
The Health Department receives some of its funding from El Paso County. The majority of Health Department funding comes from state and federal grants/contracts for service. In addition, the Health Department collects fees for licenses and permits, such as those associated with state-mandated inspections of retail food establishments.

Origin
The El Paso County Department of Health and Environment was established in 1872 as a City Health Department, and then became an organized County Health Department in 1939. The Health Department serves all residents and visitors of El Paso County, which includes the cities and towns of Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Calhan, Fountain, Green Mountain Falls,  Monument, Palmer Lake and Ramah.