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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)

Avoiding Unhealthy Snacks, Some Healthy Alternatives Last Updated: 6:26 AM 08/25/08 - Growing kids need snacks between meals, but keeping those snacks healthy can be a challenge. The health department makes it a little bit easier with some suggestions. (Full Story)

West Nile Virus Danger Remains in Southern Colorado Last Updated: 4:51 AM 08/18/08 - As the summer season winds down, many people's fears about West Nile Virus also decrease. However, the threat of the potentially deadly virus is still present in southern Colorado. Health officials have some ways to protect yourself. (Full Story)

Rabies Making A Comeback In Colorado – Protect Yourself! Last Updated: 3:52 PM 08/12/08 - Already in 2008, Colorado has reported 15 cases of rabies in animals we don’t normally see rabies in – 15 cases, including 13 skunks, 1 raccoon, and now, a cat. Protect yourself, your family and your pets. (Full Story)

Protect Your Children From Secondhand Smoke In Cars Last Updated: 6:46 AM 08/04/08 - The El Paso County health department shows us the potential harmful effects of secondhand smoke in cars and a campaign to spread the word. (Full Story)

Help Prevent Summertime Air Pollution Last Updated: 6:14 AM 07/28/08 - Healthy air often translates into healthier people. The specialists at the El Paso County health department show us how each person can do their part to prevent summertime air pollution. (Full Story)

Keep Your Kids Safe While In Child Care Facilities Last Updated: 6:40 AM 07/22/08 - The El Paso County health department shows you what you need to know to keep your children healthy in child care. (Full Story)

Don't Let Water-Borne Illness Ruin Your Outdoor Fun Last Updated: 5:44 AM 07/14/08 - When you’re out hiking or camping, it’s tempting to help yourself to the water in Colorado’s beautiful, clean-looking streams. However, crystal clear doesn't mean it's clean. That water could harbor infectious germs. (Full Story)

Foodborne Illness Explained Last Updated: 6:24 AM 07/08/08 - What is Foodborne Illness? The El Paso County health department makes it easy to understand and prevent. (Full Story)

Summer Best Time To Catch Up On Child Vaccinations Last Updated: 5:54 AM 06/30/08 - Don't rush to get the kids immunized before school in September. Take the time now to find out new requirements and use the students' time-off to get them caught up on their vaccines. (Full Story)

Be Prepared Before Emergency Strikes Last Updated: 5:29 AM 06/23/08 - The recent disease outbreaks and severe weather all across the country shows there is no time like the present to prepare for an unpredictable emergency. (Full Story)

Don't Get Burned By Summer Sun Last Updated: 6:41 AM 06/16/08 - Summertime means tons of sunshine. The El Paso County Health Department shines some light of its own on how to protect yourself against the sun's harmful rays. (Full Story)

Health Department Tuesday: Summer Food Safety Last Updated: 4:00 PM 06/10/08 - The El Paso County Health Department is reminding all of us to take the necessary precautions to avoid food-borne illness this summer season. (Full Story)

Health Department Tuesday: Exercise Safe Swimming Last Updated: 4:17 PM 05/27/08 - Protect yourself from water-borne illnesses this summer. The most common type of chlorine resistant bug is called " crypto". (Full Story)

Staying Healthy in the Pool Last Updated: 7:42 PM 05/26/08 - With the unoffical start of summer many public pools are open for the season, and while it's fun too cool off in a pool during the summer months the pool can also be a dangerous place. (Full Story)

Protect Yourself From West Nile Virus Last Updated: 6:39 AM 05/20/08 - Colorado's worst year with West Nile virus was in 2003, with 2,947 human cases, including 63 deaths, statewide. The situation wasn't nearly as bad in 2007, but health officials still say it's time to "Fight the Bite." (Full Story)

Women, Make Your Health Your Priority With Simple Steps Last Updated: 7:20 PM 05/12/08 - National Women's Health Week began on May 11th, and the El Paso County Health Department is urging women to make their health a top priority (Full Story)

El Paso County Health Department Annual Meeting Last Updated: 7:17 PM 03/24/08 - The El Paso County Health Department will address some of it's growing concerns in this years annual meeting being held in April. (Full Story)

Easter Chicks Can Make You Sick Last Updated: 7:00 PM 03/18/08 - Every Spring there is high demand from hatcheries and farms to supply baby birds for Easter gifts. But there is a danger in these young birds. (Full Story)

Health Department Helping New Mothers Last Updated: 5:10 AM 03/11/08 - The health department does many things to protect our community, one being reducing some of the problems first time parents see. (Full Story)

Protect Your Children; Don't Smoke Around Them Last Updated: 11:58 AM 03/04/08 - Being around smoke may make your children prone to getting sick during cold and flu season. (Full Story)

Whooping Cough Is Serious: Don't Pass It On Last Updated: 8:47 AM 02/27/08 - The whooping cough is a serious and even fatal respiratory disease which can start out very mild. (Full Story)

EPC Health Department Restaurant Inspections Last Updated: 11:20 AM 01/08/08 - The El Paso County Health Department inspects nearly 2,400 restaurants, delis and other retail food establishments in an effort to protect the public from food-borne illness. (Full Story)

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