El 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 Creek Regional Park. On May 16, a…
El Paso County, CO – January is National Radon Action Month. El Paso County Public Health encourages homeowners to test their homes for radon. Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that can accumulate indoors and pose significant health risks. Radon is generated by the radioactive decay of radium, which is present in uranium-bearing…
El 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 risk of sleep-related infant deaths.…
People 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 Saturday, August 2, and the…
As 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 that affects the brain and…
Denver (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 child under 5 from El…
Colorado 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 Paso County resident who has…
Colorado 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 unvaccinated El Paso County residents.…
El 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 information officer, communication director, administrative…
El 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 and Environment reports that it…