Health Department Tuesday
Enjoy The Holiday Cheer Without The Extra Pounds Last Updated: 8:11 PM 12/02/08 - It's time to spread the holiday cheer and yes, there will be a lot of food around us. The El Paso County Health Department shows us how we can all have a healthier holiday. (Full Story)
	Let’s Talk Turkey and Food Safety This Thanksgiving Last Updated: 7:32 AM 11/24/08 - Make your holiday season enjoyable and safe by following the Four Simple Steps to Food Safety. Make that turkey delicious, not dangerous. (Full Story)
	Everyone Can Get Involved In The Great American Smokeout! Last Updated: 8:14 AM 11/17/08 - Thursday, Nov. 20, is the Great American Smokeout! Find out how you can participate and help others kick the habit once and for all. (Full Story)
	First Confirmed Flu Case In El Paso County Last Updated: 2:55 PM 10/21/08 - The first flu case in Colorado has been confirmed and it is in El Paso County. (Full Story)
	October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Last Updated: 7:49 AM 10/20/08 - While a family history is important for some women's risk of breast cancer, most breast cancer occurs in women without any family history. That's why women must play an active role to reduce their own risks. (Full Story)
	Keeping Your Air and Water Quality High Last Updated: 6:11 AM 10/13/08 - Residents and visitors alike want a Colorado with fresh, clean air and sparkling, clean water. Your local health department does everything it can to make sure that is exactly what they get. (Full Story)
	New Flu Season Comes With Updated Threat, Vaccination Last Updated: 6:24 AM 10/06/08 - Health Officials: Flu season is inevitable, so flu prevention is essential; protect yourself and your family by getting a flu shot. (Full Story)
	Safe Food Handling Oversight Essential For A Healthy Community Last Updated: 9:37 AM 09/30/08 - Food-borne illness investigations in El Paso County have increased over the past three years. In 2008, two food-borne-illness related deaths have been reported within the county. Find out what the health department does to prevent outbreaks and safe food handling. (Full Story)
	Not Enough School-Age Children Properly Vaccinated Last Updated: 5:51 AM 09/22/08 - The current U.S. measles outbreak serves as a strong caution to parents about the importance of vaccinations to protect children from highly-infectious diseases that can quickly escalate into an outbreak. (Full Story)
	Budget Cuts Threaten To Hurt Health Department Services Last Updated: 7:36 AM 09/15/08 - Public health impacts you and your family’s lives everyday! Health officials break down exactly how they protect the community, and what's at stake if they are forced to cut the budget. (Full Story)
	Adults Need Immunizations As Well As Children Last Updated: 7:53 AM 09/08/08 - We often hear about the immunizations that young children need, but adults need immunizations periodically to prevent serious illness, as well. Health officials lay out the most important vaccines. (Full Story)
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