This Mental Health Awareness Month, El Paso County Public Health is excited to launch the Mental Health Moments toolkit, in partnership with the Youth Suicide Prevention Workgroup. National data shows that 1 in 5 youth will experience a mental health challenge at some point in their life. In El Paso County, youth participated in a…
As we head into summer, it’s a good time to ask whether you are prepared for a wildfire in your area. May is National Wildfire Awareness Month. While wildfires are now a year-round concern, the summer season brings the highest danger. As warm weather returns, vegetation begins to dry out, setting the stage for potential…
On Saturday, April 26, El Paso County Public Health’s (EPCPH) Fountain Valley Communities That Care (FV-CTC) is partnering with Widefield Parks and Recreation, Security Public Library and Fountain Library to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Drug Take Back Day, which provides residents with the opportunity to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription…
Sleep Awareness Week is celebrated annually to promote awareness of sleep health and emphasize its importance for overall well-being. Sleep habits have a significant impact on mental and physical health. Sleep deprivation can negatively affect health by impairing attention, alertness, concentration, and problem-solving abilities. For individual safety and the safety of others, it’s essential to…
Heart Health Month is celebrated throughout the month of February as a time to reflect on matters of the heart, but not just those of love and relationships. Heart Health Month is an opportunity to emphasize the importance of heart health. Heart disease is a leading cause of death for women and men in the…
January is National Radon Action Month, and it’s a great time to test your home for radon. Did you know that all homes, regardless of construction type or style, can have elevated radon levels of radon? Because radon is invisible and odorless, the only way to know if your home has a high level of…
Winter weather: What to know Prepare now to protect yourself, your loved ones and your home: American Red Cross: Winter Safety Sign up for Peak Alerts to receive emergency alerts for El Paso and Teller County. If you are under a winter storm warning, find shelter right away. Get out of the cold immediately if…
While Thanksgiving may be a holiday filled with arguably some of the best food the year has to offer, many popular dishes also contain some of the most common food allergens. These allergens include cow milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts and tree nuts. Not only are allergens incredibly common, but there some dishes that contain…
Happy Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! Each year during the first full week of November, National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is celebrated to honor animal shelters and the dedicated and compassionate people who work at them. Our friends over at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) make up the largest animal welfare group…
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…