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…
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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 …
First rabid bats in El Paso County in 2026
May 21, 2026El Paso County, CO – Two bats collected at different El Paso County locations were confirmed to have rabies, making them the first animals to test positive for the disease in El Paso County this year. On May 14, El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) was notified of the first bat, which was found deceased off a public walking path within Fountain…