Health Department Newsroom

Mar 24, 2023 - Marisol Rangel, 18, and Cristina Sanchez, 17, recently completed the Pima County Health Department’s AIM 4 Teen Moms program. In an intimate ceremony, their families witnessed the first of many milestones for these young mothers. The 12-week program, along with providing the resources needed for success, encourages young mothers to create a path toward achieving their goals. It is available to mothers ages 14 to 20 with children under 2. 

Mar 09, 2023 - The Pima County Health Department is launching a new initiative to address the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on K-12 students and faculty. 

Feb 03, 2023 - Registration open now for virtual event on Feb. 8. 

Jan 25, 2023 - Individuals can call to check on eligibility for free oral antiviral pills. 

Dec 20, 2022 - Input needed for five public art projects. 

Dec 15, 2022 - The Pima County Health Department will provide COVID-19 shots, regular-dose flu shots, and at-home COVID-19 test kits at a series of events in Green Valley over the next few weeks. 

Dec 15, 2022 - Children get a smaller dose of COVID-19 vaccine than teens. 

Dec 05, 2022 - Tests to be available at all libraries as cases rise 

Nov 30, 2022 - Free flu shots, COVID-19 boosters, and other health services this Tuesday, December 6, in the Turquoise Conference Room of the Pima County Historic Courthouse at 115 N. Church Ave.  

Nov 29, 2022 - The Pima County Health Department, in partnership with the Pima County Public Library, is launching a new mobile clinic service to help reach underserved populations.  

Sep 30, 2022 - Free vaccination available at Health Department clinics and October events 

Sep 27, 2022 - Treatment options potentially available for those who test positive. 

Sep 20, 2022 - Program provides pills to treat people who have COVID-19 

Sep 07, 2022 - People 12 and older eligible for booster that targets current strains of the virus 

Sep 01, 2022 - The Pima County Health Department and Pima County Public Library are expanding their COVID-19 test distribution. 

Aug 22, 2022 - Vaccine to be used as primary series for those 18 and older 

Aug 18, 2022 - Free antiviral pills available for those who test positive for COVID 

Jul 22, 2022 - Partnership with FEMA provides free COVID-19 medication 

Jul 18, 2022 - Department Homepage News Article Summary Goes Here 

Jul 15, 2022 - County invites community and faith-based groups to apply 

Jul 12, 2022 - Consult your health care provider if you have symptoms such as a suspect rash 

Jul 06, 2022 - Vaccination will be held at Summer Safari Night event 

Jun 28, 2022 - This week Pima County began offering heat relief services at its Kino Service Center 

Jun 23, 2022 - Program increases access to free antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 

Jun 22, 2022 - Parents can vaccinate children as young as 6 months old 

Jun 17, 2022 - Department Homepage News Article Summary Goes Here 

May 20, 2022 - Children eligible if they completed primary Pfizer series at least five months ago 

May 13, 2022 - Health department to award mini-grants of about $10,000 each. Applications due May 31, 2022. 

May 05, 2022 - Department Homepage News Article Summary Goes Here 

Apr 20, 2022 - Once-daily medication greatly reduces chances of acquiring HIV 

Mar 30, 2022 - Eligibility open to immunocompromised individuals and those 50 and older 

Mar 17, 2022 - Know what to do if you have a potential rabies exposure  

Feb 01, 2022 - Register for English- and Spanish-speaking events 

Jan 28, 2022 - County will provide COVID-19 and flu vaccinations at Convention Center through Feb. 13 

Jan 24, 2022 - Site open to anyone age 2 and older.