Tag: Deann Ryberg
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Top health concerns in El Paso County: drug overdoses, suicides, access to health care, stable housing
In taking the temperature of El Paso County to determine the overall health of more than 744,200 residents, four areas of concern stand out in the 2023 Community Health Assessment, released Monday by the county public health department. Eliminating barriers to accessing physical and mental health care, preventing drug overdoses, increasing housing stability and decreasing…
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Top health concerns in El Paso County: drug overdoses, suicides, access to health care, stable housing
In taking the temperature of El Paso County to determine the overall health of more than 744,200 residents, four areas of concern stand out in the 2023 Community Health Assessment, released Monday by the county public health department. Eliminating barriers to accessing physical and mental health care, preventing drug overdoses, increasing housing stability and decreasing…
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Bolstered by support of volunteers, El Paso County Public Health navigates ups and downs of COVID-19 response
For nearly a year the COVID-19 pandemic has persisted, pushing local public health employees to lead the demanding, yet imperative response to one of the greatest health crises in memory. Numerous volunteers have bolstered the work of El Paso County Public Health, providing thousands of hours to help the department’s full-time staff navigate ups and…