About El Paso County Public Health

ABC's of Safe Sleep for Babies

In El Paso County, the number of infant deaths due to unsafe sleep environments increased in 2017. County agencies urge parents and caregivers to practice the ABC’s of safe sleep for babies: Alone, on their Back and in a Crib free of toys and loose bedding.

Bat Rabies Prevention

Bat season has begun! Public Health is urging residents to never handle live or dead bats and keep pets up to date on rabies vaccinations by a licensed veterinarian.

2017 Annual Report

The El Paso County Public Health 2017 Annual Report is now available! This report provides a glimpse into our work to prevent disease and promote health and safety throughout El Paso County in 2017.

New Retail Food Establishment Rating System

El Paso County Public Health has launched a new online retail food establishment rating system! To view the new rating system, click on Inspection Reports in the right hand corner of the homepage.

Skunk Rabies in El Paso County

For general information and questions about skunk rabies and skunk sightings, call COHELP at 1-877-462-2911. COHELP's hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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.

Health recommendations for wildfire smoke

Wildfire smoke can worsen symptoms for sensitive populations. We recommend individuals in affected areas reduce prolonged or heavy indoor and outdoor exertion especially those with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children.

Report a Foodborne Illness

Have you ever become ill from something you ate wondered what made you sick? El Paso County Public Health launched a new online complaint system to help investigate illnesses related to food. Report your foodborne illness today!

Now open! A new WIC office in southeast Colorado Springs

El Paso County Public Health is pleased to announce the opening of a new WIC (Women, Infants & Children) office, conveniently located in southeast Colorado Springs.

Recommendations for reporting on suicide: tools for journalists

El Paso County Public Health, in collaboration with CBS affiliate, KKTV 11 News, suicide prevention experts, and a nationally renowned media ethics expert, have developed a brief training video for journalists asking them to take the “Five for 5” challenge to save lives.

Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) in Fountain, Widefield, Security

PFCs are a family of human-made chemicals that do not occur naturally in the environment. These compounds are found in firefighting foams, coating additives and surface protection products for carpets and clothing, and other common commercial products. In Colorado, only the Security/Widefield/Fountain area detected PFCs.

ABC's of Safe Sleep for Babies

Bat Rabies Prevention

Bat season has begun! Public Health is urging residents to never handle live or dead bats and keep pets up to date on rabies vaccinations by a licensed veterinarian.

2017 Annual Report

The El Paso County Public Health 2017 Annual Report is now available! This report provides a glimpse into our work to prevent disease and promote health and safety throughout El Paso County in 2017.

New Retail Food Establishment Rating System

El Paso County Public Health has launched a new online retail food establishment rating system! To view the new rating system, click on Inspection Reports in the right hand corner of the homepage.

Skunk Rabies in El Paso County

Now offering immunization appointments at the southeast WIC clinic!

Health recommendations for wildfire smoke

Report a Foodborne Illness

Now open! A new WIC office in southeast Colorado Springs

El Paso County Public Health is pleased to announce the opening of a new WIC (Women, Infants & Children) office, conveniently located in southeast Colorado Springs.

Recommendations for reporting on suicide: tools for journalists

Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) in Fountain, Widefield, Security

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 622,263 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 2010 Census Bureau, was 34. Seventy-two percent of residents are white, 15 percent are Hispanic, 5.8 percent are black, and 7.3 percent are other race and ethnicities.