El Paso County Public Health reminds residents to ensure infants are sleeping safely
August 18, 2025El Paso County, CO– In an effort to raise awareness and prevent sleep-related infant deaths, El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) is proud to launch an Infant Safe Sleep campaign. This public health initiative is aimed at educating parents, caregivers, and communities about safe sleep practices to help reduce the…
First rabid bat in El Paso County in 2025
August 6, 2025People are urged to avoid encounters with wildlife El Paso County, CO – A bat found in Colorado Springs has tested positive for rabies, making it the first animal to test positive for the disease in El Paso County this year. Human contact with the bat was reported on…
El Paso County Public Health reminds residents of rabies prevention tips during summer months
July 1, 2025As temperatures rise and outdoor activity increases, the chances of people and pets encountering a wild animal increase, and with that, the concern for rabies. El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) reminds the public to take precautions to protect both pets and people from rabies. Rabies is a viral disease…
Colorado public health officials release locations for potential measles exposures in Aurora and Colorado Springs
June 10, 2025Denver (June 9, 2025) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Arapahoe County Public Health Department, and El Paso County Public Health have confirmed two cases of measles and are notifying members of the public of additional areas for potential measles exposures. The first case involves a…
Colorado public health officials release additional location for potential measles exposure
June 3, 2025Colorado public health officials release additional location for potential measles exposure Denver (June 2, 2025) —The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and El Paso County Public Health are notifying members of the public of an additional location for potential measles exposure as they have identified a third El…
Colorado public health officials release additional locations for potential measles exposures
June 2, 2025Colorado public health officials release additional locations for potential measles exposures The DEN airport case has resulted in three additional confirmed cases of measles Denver (June 1, 2025) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and El Paso County Public Health have confirmed measles in two adult…
El Paso County Public Health Executive Director Susan Wheelan announces retirement after 25-year tenure
January 22, 2025El Paso County, CO—El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) announced today that Executive Director Susan Wheelan will retire on March 3, 2025, concluding a remarkable 25-year career with the agency. Wheelan joined EPCPH in 1999 as an environmental health specialist. Over the years, she held various pivotal roles including public…
El Paso County Public Health encourages you to test your home for radon this winter
January 13, 2025El Paso County, CO – Winter is the best time to test your home for radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon causes about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year, and the Colorado Department of Public Health…
Take steps to stay well during respiratory season
November 18, 2024Take steps to stay well during respiratory season El Paso County Public Health encourages prevention El Paso County, CO – Respiratory season is underway, and El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) is encouraging residents to stay informed and take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from viruses…
Vital Records Office updates eligibility requirements for birth and death certificates
October 8, 2024The update follows a State of Colorado Board of Health decision (Colorado Springs, CO) – The Vital Records Office at El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) will update eligibility requirements for birth and death certificates following a State of Colorado Board of Health decision. Effective Oct. 15, 2024, grandparents will…
First case of West Nile virus in El Paso County resident in 2024
August 19, 2024El Paso County, Colorado— An El Paso County resident has tested positive for West Nile virus, making it the first human case in El Paso County this year. West Nile virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected…
El Paso County Public Health launches innovative digital behavioral health platform
July 10, 2024El Paso County Public Health launches innovative digital behavioral health platform Pikes Peak Rising 360 increases easy access to cutting-edge resources to support mental health El Paso County, CO – El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) is launching an innovative new digital behavioral health platform with the goal of…