What is National Make a Difference Day? It’s the largest day of community service in the United States, and it’s celebrated on the fourth Saturday in October. Created in 1992 by USA Weekend magazine and joined by Points of Light—a non-profit organization founded by former U.S. President George H. W. Bush—the two entities have sponsored…
The 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 no longer be eligible to…
October is Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month and it’s a great time to check that your baby is sleeping as safely as possible. SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and other sleep-related deaths claim the lives of thousands of babies in America each year. The good news is, most of these deaths are preventable.…
El Paso County Public Health releases 2023 Community Health Assessment Data and partnerships at the forefront of strategies to improve the health of residents across El Paso County communities El Paso County, CO – El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) is releasing the 2023 Community Health Assessment (CHA), which utilizes local data to describe the…
What is seasonal depression? Seasonal depression, also called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that is related to the change of seasons. The reduction in sun exposure this time of year can cause a disturbance in your circadian rhythm (your body’s internal clock), a decrease in your levels of serotonin (a hormone…