About El Paso County Public Health

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

There is an expanding global outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus, named COVID-19. EPCPH is closely monitoring this outbreak in collaboration with other national, state and local partners. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and we are committed to providing frequent updates.

Influenza (Flu) Prevention

Flu season has begun in El Paso County, and Public Health urges anyone 6 months of age and older to get a flu vaccination now. For more information or to make an appointment, call 719-578-3199, option 5.

Vaping-Related Lung Illness

Colorado is one of multiple states investigating severe lung illness associated with vaping. Learn more about this illness and stay up to date with state and national trends.

Measles

Measles outbreaks are on the rise across the United States. Learn more about measles and how to protect yourself, your family and your community.

Hepatitis A on the rise in Colorado

It's important to make sure you are vaccinated. Hepatitis A vaccine is readily available at doctor’s offices, many retail outlets, and at El Paso County Public Health's Immunization Clinic. To make an appointment, or if you need help paying for vaccinations, call El Paso County Public Health at (719) 578-3199.

Man Therapy

Public Health and partnering agencies launch the Man Therapy campaign in El Paso County to break the stigma surrounding men's mental health.

Teen Vaping

The El Paso County Board of Health signed a resolution declaring teen vaping a "public health crisis" in El Paso County. Learn more about teen vaping and how we can protect our youth.

Now offering immunization appointments at the southeast WIC clinic!

Immunizations will be available at the southeast WIC clinic on the third Thursday of each month by appointment. The clinic will run from 9 a.m. - noon, and vaccines are available for children and adults. To make an appointment, call (719) 578-3199, option 5.

Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) at the Air Force Academy

With the recent discovery of high levels of PFCs in groundwater at the U.S Air Force Academy, Public Health wants to ensure that those living near the Academy and throughout the County have information about these compounds and what to do if residents suspect their well water might be affected.

Thriving Colorado Dashboard

The Thriving Colorado dashboard provides an online gateway to data, information, and strategies for health priorities in El Paso County. These priorities include healthy eating and active living, mental health and substance use and health equity.

Learn more about asbestos

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, asbestos is a general name given to a group of six naturally occurring minerals. In the 20th century, asbestos was commonly used in commercial and building materials. If disturbed, asbestos may become airborne and be inhaled, which could lead to increased risk for certain serious diseases like lung cancer. To learn more about asbestos, visit the Colorado Department of Health & Environment.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Influenza (Flu) Prevention

Vaping-Related Lung Illness

Colorado is one of multiple states investigating severe lung illness associated with vaping. Learn more about this illness and stay up to date with state and national trends.

Measles

Measles outbreaks are on the rise across the United States. Learn more about measles and how to protect yourself, your family and your community.

Hepatitis A on the rise in Colorado

Man Therapy

Public Health and partnering agencies launch the Man Therapy campaign in El Paso County to break the stigma surrounding men's mental health.

Teen Vaping

The El Paso County Board of Health signed a resolution declaring teen vaping a "public health crisis" in El Paso County. Learn more about teen vaping and how we can protect our youth.

Now offering immunization appointments at the southeast WIC clinic!

Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) at the Air Force Academy

Thriving Colorado Dashboard

Learn more about asbestos

Our mission is to promote and protect public health and environmental quality across El Paso County through people, prevention and partnerships. El Paso County Public Health is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado and serves the estimated 713,856 residents of El Paso County and visitors. El Paso County includes the cities and towns of Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Calhan, Fountain, Green Mountain Falls, Monument, Palmer Lake and Ramah. The median age of El Paso County residents, according to the 2013-17 Census Bureau, was 34. Eighty percent of residents are white, 17 percent are Hispanic, 6 percent are black, and 4 percent are other race and ethnicities.