Mission of the Health Department
To Promote and Protect Public Health and Environmental Quality in the Community
through People, Prevention and Partnerships
Governance
The Health Department is governed by the El Paso County Board of Health.
Funding
The Health Department receives some of its funding from El Paso County. The
majority of Health Department funding comes from state and federal 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.