Safe Celebrations: Protecting Every Plate This Holiday Season
November 6, 2025The holidays are here—festive lights, warm gatherings and, of course, delicious food. Whether you’re hosting, contributing to a potluck, or dining out, the last thing you want is a case of food poisoning. Fortunately, protecting your celebration is easier than you think. It comes down to four key principles endorsed…
Why We Wear Pink in October: A Simple Guide to Breast Cancer Awareness
October 2, 2025October is more than just a month for pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters; it’s also Breast Cancer Awareness Month: a time when we focus on a serious illness that affects many. In October, it’s common to wear pink ribbons to show awareness of breast cancer, and as a reminder to…
Keeping Kids Safe: It’s National Childhood Injury Prevention Week!
September 10, 2025Kids are always on the move! They run, jump, and explore the world around them. Sometimes, accidents happen. But lots of injuries can be prevented if we know what to watch out for. The first weeks of September, 2025, is National Childhood Injury Prevention Week, dedicated to learning how to…
Buckle up! It’s National Traffic Awareness Month
August 12, 2025August is National Traffic Awareness Month, a special time dedicated to making sure we all understand how important it is to be safe on the road. Whether you’re driving a car, riding a bike, or walking, we all share the road. Think about it: Every day, people travel from one…
Dive In! It’s National Swimming Pool Day!
July 11, 2025Get ready to make a splash, because July 11th is National Swimming Pool Day! For many of us, pool days with family and friends are some of the best summer memories. There’s just something about the water that kids (and adults!) absolutely love. From a simple kiddie pool in the…
Invest a Moment for Youth Mental Health
May 21, 2025This 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…
Practice wildfire prevention and preparedness this May
April 22, 2025As 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,…
Join us for DEA Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26!
April 21, 2025On 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…
Make sure you are getting the rest you need this Sleep Awareness Week
March 10, 2025Sleep 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…
Heart Health Month a celebration of Self-Care and Love
February 4, 2025Heart 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…
January is National Radon Action Month
January 14, 2025January 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…
Preparing for winter weather: How to keep you and your family safe during snowstorms
December 13, 2024Winter 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…