Notice

Due to staff training, the Family Planning Clinic will be closed Monday, June 18 and Tuesday, June 19 and the Immunizations Clinic will be closed Wednesday, June 20 and Thursday, June 21. There will also be no tuberculosis skin tests administered on Monday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 20. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

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. 

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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.

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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. 

 

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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. 

Read More

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.

Read More

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. 

 

Read More

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.

Read More

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!

Read More

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.

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About El Paso County Public Health

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.

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