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Goal 1: Promote Active TransportationCollaborate with local schools to promote walking and biking to school through safe routes and special events, encouraging students to build healthy, active habits.
Goal 2: Launch Community Health CampaignsDevelop and promote public health campaigns focused on priority issues in El Paso County. Campaigns aim to educate, raise awareness, and influence positive behavior change.
Goal 3: Increase Mother-Friendly WorksitesSupport local schools and employers in creating lactation-friendly spaces and achieving Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite designation, making it easier for working mothers to breastfeed.
Goal 4: Support Heart Health through Target: BPWork with local healthcare organizations to join the American Heart Association's Target: BP program, which aims to improve blood pressure control and prevent heart disease and stroke.
In El Paso County, suicide deaths increased by 74% between 2020 and 2022. Contributing factors often include mental and behavioral disorders, emotional distress, and external pressures. Prevention starts with awareness, and encouraging early intervention can save lives. Education and support at the community level play an essential role in reducing suicide risk and connecting people to the help they need.
Know the warning signs:
Five steps to help someone in emotional pain:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call/Text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.orgEmergence Health Network: 915-779-1800NAMI El Paso: 915-778-5726
Tobacco and nicotine use, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco, are leading causes of preventable death and disease. Smoking is linked to cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses, and premature death. Despite these risks, many individuals, especially youth, begin using tobacco products early in life. Prevention and cessation programs help reduce tobacco use through education, support, and access to treatment. The goal is not only to help people quit but to prevent new users from starting and to promote smoke-free environments in our community.
To avoid tobacco/nicotine use:
To quit tobacco/nicotine use:
1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)1-855-DÉJELO-YA (Español)SmokeFreePDN.org
Being prepared for emergencies—like natural disasters, pandemics, or extended power outages—can make a critical difference. Emergency preparedness means creating a plan, gathering essential supplies, and staying informed. For individuals with disabilities or medical needs, planning should include backup power sources, assistive devices, medications, and support contacts. Preparedness strengthens community resilience and ensures that families are better able to respond and recover during a crisis.
Tips for emergency planning:
City of El Paso Emergency Preparedness: 915-212-6624Ready.gov - People with DisabilitiesState of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR)
Heart attacks and strokes are life-threatening emergencies that result from reduced or blocked blood flow to the heart or brain. Together, they account for more deaths in the U.S. than all cancers combined. In 2021, stroke occurred every 3 minutes and 14 seconds on average. High blood pressure, smoking, and poor lifestyle choices are major risk factors. Prevention includes adopting healthy habits, knowing the signs, and seeking immediate care when symptoms arise. Early recognition can significantly reduce long-term damage or save a life.
Heart attack symptoms: Chest discomfort or pressure, Shortness of breath, Nausea, cold sweats, or lightheadedness.
Stroke symptoms (use FAST): Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911
Prevention tips:
Call 911 in an emergencyAmerican Heart AssociationThe Hospitals of Providence: (866) 934-3627
Uncontrolled bleeding is a leading cause of preventable death from trauma. The average person can bleed out in just minutes, faster than emergency responders can often arrive. "Stop the Bleed" is a national initiative to teach bystanders how to take immediate, life-saving action when someone is experiencing severe bleeding. With basic training, anyone can learn how to apply pressure, pack a wound, or use a tourniquet, potentially saving lives in emergencies such as car crashes, accidents, or acts of violence.
Steps to respond to life-threatening bleeding:
StopTheBleed.orgEPFD – Community Risk ReductionBorderRAC
Opioid overdoses caused by substances like fentanyl, heroin, and prescription painkillers are a growing crisis in El Paso. These drugs can cause respiratory failure, unconsciousness, and death, often within minutes. Overdoses can happen to anyone, including those with valid prescriptions. Fortunately, overdose deaths can be reversed with Naloxone (Narcan), which restores breathing when administered promptly. Community education, access to Narcan, and proper response training are vital to reducing opioid-related deaths.
Signs of overdose:
How to respond:
Aliviane Opioid Treatment Clinic: 915-782-4000CDC Overdose Prevention
Access to recreation, both indoor and outdoor, is key to promoting physical activity, mental well-being, and a sense of community. Recreation centers offer gyms, pools, and group activities, while trails and parks support walking, biking, and other outdoor fitness. A safe and welcoming environment encourages residents of all ages to be active, socialize, and reduce chronic disease risk. Safety and accessibility are top priorities to ensure everyone can enjoy these resources.
Trail safety tips:
Recreation center safety tips:
Live Active El PasoEl Paso Parks & RecreationMove El Paso