El Paso County Public Health

02/19/2026

Did you know that your heart beats about 100,000 times a day? It’s the engine that keeps your entire life running, yet cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death globally. The good news? Small changes lead to big results.

Here are 3 Simple Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love During American Heart Month:

Move for 10: You don’t need an hour at the gym. A brisk 10-minute walk boosts circulation and lowers stress.

Swap the Salt: Try seasoning with herbs and lemon instead of salt to keep your blood pressure in check.

Prioritize Zzz’s: Aim for 7–8 hours of sleep. Your heart uses that time to recover and recharge.

02/17/2026

An Air Quality Health Advisory for Blowing Dust has been issued for large portions of eastern Colorado until 7 PM on Tuesday. High winds are expected to cause areas of blowing dust and potentially hazardous conditions. Stay indoors and reduce heavy exertion if possible on Tuesday. https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colo_advisory.aspx

02/17/2026

A Red Flag Warning is in effect today from 10 AM to 7 PM.

Stay weather aware and follow US National Weather Service Pueblo Colorado for updates.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect today from 10 AM to 7 PM. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Wednesday morning through the evening. Very dangerous fire weather conditions will exist across the region today due to low humidity values 10-15%, and very strong winds, gusting in excess of 65 mph.

02/16/2026

REMINDER: El Paso County Public Health will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of President's Day. We will reopen during regular business hours on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

02/14/2026

Colorful, decorative hearts are everywhere today, and with good reason: it's Valentine's Day! Those hearts are also a good reminder that February is American Heart Month, and there's no better time to build healthy habits!

The best time to improve your cardiovascular health is today.

➡️ Visit your doctor to learn about your risk
➡️ Eat a heart-healthy diet
➡️ Get active
➡️ Manage stress
➡️ Catch your zzz's!

02/13/2026

El Paso County Public Health will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of President's Day. We will reopen during regular business hours on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

01/30/2026

When we take small precautions during flu season, we can help protect the people around us.

▶️ Stay home when sick
▶️Wash your hands
▶️Cover your cough
▶️Avoid contact with sick people

Vaccines are available to those who want one. Learn more at elpasocountyhealth.org

01/29/2026

Do you have an emergency kit packed in your car? It's always a good idea, especially in the winter!

Pack a kit with snacks, water, warm clothes, a flashlight and a phone charger. You never know when you could get stuck in a snowstorm!

For more tips on what to include in your kit, visit ready.gov.

01/23/2026

Temperatures will remain cold throughout the day and into the weekend, so be sure to prepare accordingly. Have warm clothing on hand, check your emergency kit, and have a plan in place for you and your loved ones.

For more information on how you can prepare, visit https://pproem.com/ExtremeWinterWeather.

01/19/2026

REMINDER: El Paso County Public Health will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen during regular business hours on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

01/16/2026

El Paso County Public Health will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen during regular business hours on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.