National Nutrition Month is a great time to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. El Paso County Public Health WIC (Women, Infants and Children) clients can receive nutritional advice on making healthy, affordable meals, as well as supplemental food assistance, breastfeeding support, and community referrals.

El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) has been recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for its ability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. EPCPH demonstrated these capabilities by meeting the comprehensive preparedness benchmarks required by Project Public Health Ready (PPHR), a unique partnership between NACCHO and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Birds across Colorado have been affected by avian influenza (bird flu). Bird flu is in El Paso County, and Public Health is encouraging people to take steps to protect themselves. If you see a dead bird, do not touch it. Protect your pets away by keeping them away from dead birds. If you are handling a bird for recreational or agricultural reasons, it's recommended to wear gloves and a mask and to wash your hands after. To learn more about avian influenza and how to protect yourself visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

El Paso County Public Health is deeply saddened by the senseless shooting that occurred early morning on November 19, 2022, in Colorado Springs at Club Q. Behavioral health resources are available for those in crisis or who need to get connected to a trained crisis counselor.