El Paso County Public Health is deeply saddened by the senseless shooting that occurred early morning on November 20, 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.

RSV is a common respiratory virus. Recently, Colorado has been seeing increases in cases and hospitalizations. Learn more about the virus and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

One of the aims of El Paso County Public Health is preventing and reducing substance misuse, particularly in youth. Preventing youth substance misuse not only averts tragic outcomes; it allows youth to grow into their full potential and lead happy, healthy lives.  

Explore local flu data and trends and learn more about how to protect yourself and your loved ones during flu season.

CDC, CDPHE and local public health agencies are currently monitoring cases of monkeypox in the United States. While monkeypox has been identified in Colorado, there are currently no reported cases of monkeypox in El Paso County. 

Catch up on the latest public health news and learn more about how EPCPH is working to make a difference in local communities!