The state Behavioral Health Task Force (BHTF) wants to hear from individuals about their experiences accessing behavioral health services to help direct improvements, and is leading an event Feb. 26 in El Paso County to collect public testimony. State staff know the system is working for some, but it’s not working for everyone. In order…
Taking a proactive step for the health of residents and pets, El Paso Parks gathered water samples from six bodies of water on Monday and sent the samples to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) in Denver. “We are aware of other area ponds temporarily closing due to algae concerns,” said Brian…
The El Paso County Board of Health signed a resolution declaring teen vaping a “public health crisis” in El Paso County, this week. This action follows an executive order signed in November by former Colorado Governor Hickenlooper aimed at reducing teen vaping and tobacco use across the state. These actions come as teen vaping reaches…
The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners and representatives from the Carbon Monoxide Safety Association have a shared message for county residents: don’t be a victim this winter. “Carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the most preventable issues facing our community,” said El Paso County President Pro Tempore Mark Waller, who also sits on…
The County Commissioners received some encouraging news indicating that a community wide collaborative effort to reduce teen suicides is starting to make a difference. Commissioners have recognized September as National Suicide Prevention Month. Commissioner Peggy Littleton, who also serves as member of the Board of Health, requested the update. Over the past five years…
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has just issued Air Quality Health Advisory for Southeastern Colorado until 4:00 p.m. because of the Wildfire Smoke. Affected Area: southeastern Colorado, including Elbert, El Paso, Lincoln, Kit Carson, Cheyenne, Pueblo, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, Bent, Prowers, Las Animas, Baca, and eastern parts of Fremont and Huerfano Counties. Locations and…
The Pikes Peak Regional Building Department is asking area residents to protect themselves and their families from the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning as they work to recover and rebuild from recent hail storms. Buildings throughout the Pikes Peak region have been pummeled by severe weather in recent weeks. Inspectors with Regional Building are noticing…
The National Weather Service today is forecasting more severe thunderstorms, hail, and flash flooding likely for parts of El Paso County. El Paso County joins other area governments, public safety agencies and public service partners in working together to mitigate flood risks and respond to any flood incidents when they occur. However, it really is…
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has just awarded El Paso County Public Health with a major award for it’s work with breastfeeding mothers. El Paso County Public Health is one of three Women, Infants and Children (WIC) agencies in Colorado among a select number of agencies in the nation to receive such an…
School is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to make sure your children are up to date on their vaccines. In an effort to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases, El Paso County Public Health is joining with partners nationwide in recognizing August as National Immunization Awareness Month. Public Health will offer a…
