Public Health

Based in Colorado Springs, CO, El Paso County Public Health promotes and protects public health and the environment.

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Due to inclement weather, El Paso County Public Health offices are closed on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.

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El Paso County offices are closed Friday, November 8, 2024, due to inclement weather conditions. For more information, please visit https://t.co/bC7DXZU76p.

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Due to inclement weather, El Paso County Public Health Offices will be on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Offices will open at 10 a.m.

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El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions.
For more information, please visit https://t.co/4aljGanhFb.

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El Paso County Public Health offices will be closed on Friday, March 15, due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions.

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El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will be closed on Friday, March 15, 2024, due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions.
For more information, please visit https://t.co/kFGCuXKOpP

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El Paso County Public Health offices will be closed on Thursday, March 14, 2024, due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions.

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El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will be closed on Thursday, March 14, 2024, due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions.
For more information, please visit https://t.co/PUaYlwOqps

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If you have been exposed and experiencing symptoms, immediately notify your health care provider by telephone. For additional information about measles, contact CO HELP at 1-877-462-2911.

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State health officials have confirmed that an international traveler to Colorado tested positive for measles.

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Although the risk to the public is low, people who were in the airport during this time should keep an eye out for symptoms, including:
📷 Fever over 101°F
📷 Red eyes that are sensitive to light
📷 Runny nose
📷 Cough
📷 Blotchy red rash that fades to brown before going away

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REMINDER: El Paso County Public Health will be closed on Friday, November 24 in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, November 27.

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El Paso County Public Health will be closed Friday, November 10, in honor of Veterans Day. We will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, November 13.

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The fall and winter seasons bring an uptick in viruses like COVID-19, flu and RSV. Learn more about the steps you can take to prevent illness. https://t.co/nUeJs0BMQR

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The fall and winter seasons bring an uptick in viruses like COVID-19, flu and RSV. Learn more about the steps you can take to prevent illness. https://t.co/nUeJs0BMQR

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October is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer.

Did you know that up to 90% of women survive breast cancer when it’s found early?

To find a breast screening available to you in El Paso County, visit: https://t.co/eDq3IwmrSO

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The fall and winter seasons bring an uptick in viruses like COVID-19, flu and RSV. Learn more about the steps you can take to prevent illness. https://t.co/nUeJs0BMQR

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The kick-off of October officially marks the start of some kids’ and adults’ favorite fall activities! 🎃 👻

As you prepare for your favorite fall activities, it’s important to consider what safety measures should be taken for your family. https://t.co/QjHpCCkvx9

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This #FoodSafetyEducationMonth, remember to use an appliance thermometer to be sure your refrigerator is consistently 40°F or below and the freezer temperature is 0°F or below.

For more food safety tips, visit https://t.co/QjHpCCkvx9

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A power outage in downtown Colorado Springs is affecting businesses & homes: https://t.co/vpGkkcHu6Z. Refrigerated/frozen foods may not be safe to eat after a power loss. CDC recommends discarding perishable food after 4 hours without power. For more info: https://t.co/nVPcnL24gt

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Today we mourn the loss of all the victims and remember all Americans whose lives were forever changed on this day, 22 years ago.

ALT Text: Video shows images from September 11 and the text reads September 11, 2001, Never Forget.

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REMINDER: El Paso County Public Health will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5.

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El Paso County Public Health will close on Friday, Sept. 1, at 2:30 p.m. and remain closed through Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5.