Community raises awareness for preventing suicide through Weekends of Hope
August 20, 2026September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to raise awareness, reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, and connect individuals in crisis to lifesaving resources. This September, El Paso County Public Health and organizations across the community are coming together to support a series of walks and runs…
Ensuring Safety: Why Licensed Body Art Matters in El Paso County
August 6, 2026While body modifications such as tattoos and body piercings are a personal choice for many residents, these procedures carry inherent biological risks if performed in unregulated environments. Puncturing the skin barrier introduces a direct pathway for infection, making rigorous oversight a critical matter of community well-being. To mitigate these risks, El Paso…
Growing Up Healthy: How El Paso County’s MCH Program Helps Local Families
July 9, 2026Every child is different. They all learn to talk, walk and play at their own pace. But sometimes parents notice that their child is taking a little longer to learn certain skills. Maybe the child has trouble talking, finds it hard to play with other kids, or has a health problem that needs ongoing care. …
Gardening for health
June 29, 2026Whether you have a green thumb or are just getting started with gardening, growing your own food has many health benefits. Although Colorado’s dry climate does come with some challenges, growing an edible garden promotes a healthy diet and lifestyle. Let’s dig into some of the health gains of gardening: Improve your nutrition …
From Pregnancy to Preschool: How El Paso County’s Family Nurse Program Is Changing Lives
May 7, 2026For many first-time parents, the journey of pregnancy comes with many important questions. In El Paso County, a dedicated team of public health professionals is ensuring parents don’t have to come up with all the answers on their own. The El Paso County Public Health Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) pairs first-time parents with registered nurses who provide personalized home visits. These…
Building a Safer El Paso County: Inside the Injury and Violence Prevention Program
April 1, 2026In public health, some of the biggest successes are things we never see. These include a crash that didn’t happen, a fall that was avoided, or violence that was stopped before it began. At El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH), the Injury and Violence Prevention Program works to stop injuries…
National Cancer Prevention Month
February 18, 2026February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about reducing your risk and understanding how daily habits can shape your future. Cancer touches many families across the country in some way. While not all cancers can be prevented, studies show that up to 50 percent of cancer cases are linked…
Stay well this flu season
January 21, 2026As the winter chill settles in, El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) is reporting a rise in influenza (flu) cases. Understanding the flu is the first step toward staying healthy this season. …
New year, new you: How to set health goals that actually stick
December 31, 2025With the calendar flipping to Jan. 1, millions of people are considering fresh starts. Whether it’s losing weight, running a marathon or simply sleeping more, the impulse to transform overnight is strong. However, by the second week of February, roughly 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions have fallen by the wayside….
Safeguarding the Plate: El Paso County Public Health’s Role in Restaurant Safety
December 5, 2025The simple act of dining out is an ingrained part of community life, but behind every satisfying meal is a critical layer of public health oversight. In El Paso County, El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) plays an essential and active role in ensuring the safety of food served in…
Safe Celebrations: Protecting Every Plate This Holiday Season
November 6, 2025The holidays are here—festive lights, warm gatherings and, of course, delicious food. Whether you’re hosting, contributing to a potluck, or dining out, the last thing you want is a case of food poisoning. Fortunately, protecting your celebration is easier than you think. It comes down to four key principles endorsed…
Why We Wear Pink in October: A Simple Guide to Breast Cancer Awareness
October 2, 2025October is more than just a month for pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters; it’s also Breast Cancer Awareness Month: a time when we focus on a serious illness that affects many. In October, it’s common to wear pink ribbons to show awareness of breast cancer, and as a reminder to…