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…
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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. …