Community Flu Update from Dr. Bob England - Nov. 5 11/5/2009
Dear Maricopa County Residents: I sympathize and understand your frustration with attempting to access the H1N1 vaccine. I share your frustration. Please allow me to offer a little background on how  ....More Details

Maricopa County Partners for School Vaccine Clinics on 11-2 10/30/2009
Maricopa County Public Health is partnering with Mollen Immunization Clinics to offer school-aged children H1N1 vaccine starting this Monday, November 2. ....More Details

H1N1Flu Vaccine Clinics on Saturday, Oct 24 10/23/2009
Maricopa County Public Health & Community Partners to Hold H1N1Flu Vaccine Clinics on Saturday, Oct 24 ....More Details

Novel H1N1 Vaccine Begins Trickling into Maricopa County 10/8/2009
The hose has been turned on, but there is only a dribble of water coming out (to borrow an analogy from Interim Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, Will Humble.) This sums up the fi ....More Details

2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccines 10/5/2009
Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for (English) Inactivated 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine (shot). (en Espanol) Desactivada Vacuna Contra La Influenza de 2009 H1N1 and (English) Live, Intranasal 2009 H ....More Details

Radio Spots now available for FREE download! 9/18/2009
30 second, English and Spanish language messages explaining why getting the Seasonal and H1N1 Flu vaccine is crucial for remaining healthy this flu season. Listen, upload and play for your community,  ....More Details

Small Business Guidance and Practical Tools 9/10/2009
Small Business guidance and practical tools to help you respond to the Novel H1N1 pandemic. More Details

Emergency Preparedness Expo Thurs., 8/ 27 at Phoenix College 8/25/2009
Think you are prepared for any emergency? Find out at the Emergency Preparedness Expo Thursday, August 27 from 4 - 8 p.m. at Phoenix College Freshman Square; Ed & Verma Pastor Plaza located near 12th  ....More Details

MMWR - Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 8/21/2009
Recommendations by CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of vaccine against infection with novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. ....More Details

Dr. Bob discuss the upcoming Flu Season - CBS5 8/11/2009
Watch Dr. Bob discuss the upcoming Flu Season and why keeping sick kids home is so important. Have a plan in place. ....More Details

Stop the Spread || Evite el Contagio 8/10/2009
Stop the Spread is a campaign to educate the public about the Novel H1N1 Flu pandemic.

Evite el Contagio es una campaña para educar al público sobre el Nuevo Virus de La Gripe H1N1. ....More Details

Is Your Neighbor Hot? Do you know? 8/1/2009
Heat is the single most dangerous natural phenomenon in Arizona. Each year, between 30 and 50 residents die from excessive exposure to heat. ....More Details

Planning for FLU - Workplace Considerations 7/30/2009
As we have seen recently, even mild flu like illness causes unplanned disruption to our daily routine. Review and implement critical workplace policies now before the annual flu season. Take time now, ....More Details

FREE Back to School Immunization Clinics, Saturday, Aug 1st 7/24/2009
August 1st, Saturday - For the second consecutive year, Maricopa County Public Health is partnering with community agencies and holding vaccination clinics to assist parents in getting their kids read ....More Details

Maricopa Listing of County-wide Clinics Released Online 7/15/2009
Maricopa County joins with community partners from around the Valley to ensure there are ample shot locations for the large numbers of kids that need to be vaccinated. A list of over 24 Valley-wide lo ....More Details

Lowell Elem Closes due to High Rate Influenza Like Illness 5/19/2009
Today, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health in cooperation with Phoenix Elementary School District has closed Lowell Elementary School until May 26, 2009 due to a high rate of influenza lik ....More Details

Maricopa County Reports 1st Death involving Novel H1N1 Flu 5/15/2009
Maricopa County Department of Public Health and the Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed today that a woman in her late 40’s with underlying lung disease died last week from complications o ....More Details

105 confirmed cases of H1N1 Flu in Maricopa County 5/11/2009
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) learned today that The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 105 cases ....More Details

Forty One more cases of H1N1\Swine Flu in Maricopa County 5/8/2009
Forty One More Cases of H1N1\Swine Flu Confirmed in Maricopa County ....More Details

Fifteen More Cases of H1N1 Flu Confirmed in Maricopa County 5/7/2009
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) learned today that The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 15 additi ....More Details

Eleven More Cases of Swine Flu Confirmed in Maricopa County 5/5/2009
PHOENIX – (May 5, 2009) The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) learned today that The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ....More Details

Public Health Press briefing Saturday, May 2nd, 09 at 1pm 5/2/2009
Saturday, May 2nd, Maricopa County Department of Public Health and the Arizona Department of Health Services will be conducting a joint press briefing at 1:00pm today at the State Laboratory. ....More Details

PH Director recommends keeping schools open 5/2/2009
While the Maricopa County Department of Public Health is awaiting confirmation of its 58 potential cases of Swine Flu (H1N1) from The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, its director is not wai ....More Details

Public Health Press briefing FRIDAY, May 1st, 09 at 1pm 5/1/2009
Maricopa County Department of Public Health and the Arizona Department of Health Services will be conducting a joint press briefing at 1:00pm today at the State Laboratory. ....More Details

Press briefing Thurs. April 30, 09 at 1pm 4/30/2009
Maricopa County Department of Public Health and the Arizona Department of Health Services will be conducting a joint press briefing at 1:00pm today at the State Laboratory. ....More Details

Public Health identifies 3 more Swine Flu cases 4/30/2009
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) learned today that The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 3 additio ....More Details

1st case of Swine Flu confirmed in Maricopa County 4/29/2009
Maricopa County identifies its first case of Swine Flu; closes local elementary school for 7 days ....More Details

Press briefing Wed. April 29, 09 at 1:30pm 4/29/2009
Maricopa County Dept. of Public Health and the AZ Dept. of Health Services will be conducting a joint press conference about the 1st confirmed case of Swine Flu in Maricopa County. ....More Details

Preparedness and YOU 4/27/2009
MCDPH has specific tips, tools to guide you in preparing for a possible health emergency. ....More Details

SWINE FLU PUBLIC INQUIRY HOTLINE IS NOW OPEN 4/27/2009
Community Information and Referral (CIR)has opened a bilingual public inquiry hotline to receive questions about the impact of Swine Flu on our community. The public may call 877-764-2670 or 800-3 ....More Details

Guidance for Health Care Professionals re: Swine Flu 4/27/2009
MCDPH continues to monitor the Swine Flu outbreak. The CDC has released current guidance for the health care community. These guidances may be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidance/ ....More Details

MCDPH is monitoring the swine flu outbreak 4/25/2009
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health has been closely monitoring events related to Swine Flu cases in Mexico and some U.S. locations. We are working daily with the Arizona Department of  ....More Details

PLANNING CLINIC CLOSING MAY 10 DUE TO BUDGET CUTS 4/13/2009
On May 10th, 2009, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health’s Family Planning Services Clinic will be closing. The clinic, currently located in the Public Health building at 1645 E. Rooseve ....More Details

Maricopa County Increases Fees for Vital Records 4/1/2009
In order to meet an increase in workload and operating expenses, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health’s Office of Vital Registration will increase fees effective April 1, 2009. ....More Details

Maricopa County Tests Response for Simulated Anthrax Attack 3/24/2009
In order to test its plan for dispensing medication to the nearly 4 million residents of Maricopa County in a large scale incident such as an anthrax attack, Maricopa County Department of Public Healt ....More Details

Feb 15-21 is "Through with Chew" Week in Arizona 2/2/2009
Throughout the state of Arizona when you see the distinctive round worn area of a jean pocket it’s chew. Snuff, chew, spit… it has many names. Arizonans chew tobacco at a rate of two percent. That  ....More Details

Jan 2009 - STAY HEALTHY FLU SHOTS AT PHOENIX SKY HARBOR 1/21/2009
If you have not yet gotten your flu shot – it’s not too late! For the third straight year, the Arizona Partnership for Immunization (TAPI), the Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) and  ....More Details

Public Health marks 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day 12/12/2008
MCDPH marks 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day with community wide event. The Valley's Red Ribbon created at the event is a possible World Record! ....More Details

Get involved, not infected! World AIDS Day 2008 Dec. 1st 11/26/2008
Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) and the Arizona Department of Public Health (ADHS) encourage all community members to continue educating themselves and their loved ones about HIV a ....More Details

First Flu Case of the Season 11/26/2008
Although Valley temperatures continue to loom into the mid 80's this week, the flu is right on schedule. Today, the Arizona Department of Health Services confirms the state’s first case of influenza,  ....More Details

Public Health Urges Residents to Get Vaccinated Against Flu 11/26/2008
Maricopa County Public Health Director, Dr. Bob England, Fire Chief Bob Khan and the American Lung Association encourage all families to get immunized during free influenza immunization clinic at Madi ....More Details

Free telephone coaching to help you quit tobacco 11/8/2008
There’s No Better Time To Quit Than During the Great American Smokeout® Now Available: Free telephone coaching to help you quit tobacco ....More Details

Public Health Rolls Out STD/HIV Express Testing 9/24/2008
Maricopa County Department of Public Health announced today that it has rolled out a new Express Testing service for those clients who come into the clinic to be tested for Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphi ....More Details

FREE Back to School Immunization Clinics on August 2 7/28/2008
As part of its countywide emergency preparedness program, Maricopa County Department of Public Health has partnered with 5 Valley cities to offer back to school immunizations on August 2 from 9-2:30 p ....More Details

Arizona Reports First West Nile Death In 2008 7/24/2008
The Arizona Department of Health Services today reported the state’s first death from West Nile Virus in 2008. Tests from the Arizona State Health Laboratory indicated that a woman in her ‘80s from Ma ....More Details

National Weather Service Declares Heat Warning 6/13/2008
With the National Weather Service declaring the Valley’s first excessive heat warning of the season, county and state health officials are urging residents to take precautions to prevent heat-related  ....More Details

The Heat Is On – Father’s Day to Bring 111 Plus Degree Temps 6/13/2008
With scorching temperatures forecast for this weekend for the Phoenix Metropolitan and Yuma areas, county and state health officials are urging residents to take precautions to prevent heat-related il ....More Details

National Weather Service Declares Heat Warning 5/18/2008
With the National Weather Service declaring the Valley’s first excessive heat warning of the season, county and state health officials are urging residents to take precautions to prevent heat-related  ....More Details

Maricopa County Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus 3/26/2008
The 2008 West Nile Virus season is off to a very early start here in Arizona. Today, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health and Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed that a Southeas ....More Details

Free Flu Shots at Phoenix Sky Harbor 1/23/2008
Maricopa County Public Health and The Arizona Partnership for Immunization to offer FREE flu shots to the public at Phoenix Sky Harbor. January 23, 24, 25, 28, 29 & 30. ....More Details

Flu Clinic at Bethune Elementary in South Phoenix on Dec. 12 12/10/2007
In an effort to remind residents that those most vulnerable to the flu are kids and especially those kids with other chronic health conditions such as asthma, Maricopa County Public Health and Phoenix ....More Details

Phoenix World AIDS Day 2007 Saturday, December 1 11/30/2007
Last year in Arizona, nearly 800 new HIV and AIDS cases were reported, demonstrating that although the rate of persons in Arizona being diagnosed with HIV/AIDS has been declining in recent years, it r ....More Details

Mass Vaccination Exercise with Free Flu Shots November 28 11/27/2007
Flu season is officially underway in Maricopa County, and now is the perfect time to get your flu shot. In an effort to test its emergency response capabilities, the Maricopa County Department of Pub ....More Details

Influenza Confirmed in Maricopa County 11/20/2007
A man in his 60’s and an infant, both from Maricopa County but unrelated, have been confirmed by the Arizona Department of Health Services State Lab as the state’s first cases of influenza or flu this ....More Details

Maricopa County Confirms First West Nile Virus Death 10/8/2007
Maricopa County Public Health reported today its first death related to the 2007 West Nile virus season, an elderly man from Phoenix. ....More Details

International Walk To School Day on October 3 9/28/2007
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health and Maryland Elementary School in Phoenix will be joining schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day on October 3, 2007 ....More Details

Excessive Heat Warning: Wednesday, August 29 8/29/2007
An excessive heat warning is in effect today, prompting local health officials to remind residents to take extra precautions to prevent heat-related illness. ....More Details

Warning: Salmonella Risk in Pet Turtles 8/29/2007
Concerned over the 11 reports of salmonellosis in children under 8 years old since January in Maricopa County, Maricopa County Departments of Public Health and Environmental Services are urgently remi ....More Details

Hepatitis A Diagnosed in Restaurant Worker 7/28/2007
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health has identified one case of hepatitis A in a food service worker employed at The Cheesecake Factory located at 24th Street and Camelback. ....More Details

West Nile Virus Season Buzzing 7/18/2007
The 2007 West Nile virus season is proving to be abuzz with activity and with the recent monsoon, it looks like things may get worse before they get better. Less than a month after the first confirme ....More Details

Extreme Heat Warning July 4th and 5th 7/3/2007
Arizona’s first extreme heat warning arrives this week with the Fourth of July holiday, prompting state and local health officials to remind residents about the importance of taking extra precautions  ....More Details

Take the Test, Take Control. Get Tested For HIV. 6/28/2007
In observance of National HIV Testing Day, Maricopa County Public Health reminds you to know your status and get tested for HIV. “HIV has not gone away and in fact, it is growing in some segments of o ....More Details

Maricopa County Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus 6/21/2007
The 2007 West Nile virus season has officially begun in Maricopa County. Today, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health and the Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed that a West Val ....More Details

11 Hepatitis A Cases Confirmed, Eating Raw Oysters Dangerous 5/11/2007
The Arizona Department of Health Services and the Maricopa County Department of Public Health have confirmed 11 cases of hepatitis A in Maricopa County. All reported eating raw oysters in Puerto Peñas ....More Details

It's Your Time: Women's Health Week 5/11/2007
She takes her kids to countless doctor and dentist appointments. She cooks low-fat, low-sodium meals to help with her husband’s high blood pressure. She calls her elderly father every couple of days ....More Details

Arizona Lauches Call Center For Smoke Free Arizona Act 4/23/2007
With the Smoke-free Arizona Act taking effect in a week, the Arizona Department of Health Services today opened a call center to help residents and business owners understand the statewide smoke free  ....More Details

Children Exposed to Rabid Bats, Caution Urged 4/19/2007
Three recent incidents involving children who came into contact with rabid animals raise concerns about rabies in Arizona. ....More Details

Maricopa County Introduces Resource Line for HIV/AIDS 3/15/2007
HIV CARE is a new toll-free 24-hour resource line administered by Maricopa County for HIV/AIDS patients and their families, which will connect them directly to the organization that can best meet thei ....More Details

Maricopa County Sees Dramatic Increase in Syphilis Cases 3/6/2007
Syphilis cases are increasing dramatically among men who have sex with men, both nationally and locally. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health today urged men who have sex with men to be te ....More Details

Maricopa County Affected by Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak 2/15/2007
One case of salmonella infection has been reported in Maricopa County, part of a multi-state salmonella outbreak tied to peanut butter. ....More Details

Sky Harbor Free Flu Shots Taking Off, But There's Still Time 2/7/2007
Still haven’t made it to Sky Harbor for your free flu shot? You have a couple more days to visit the newly remodeled terminal 4 and take an important step toward protecting yourself and those around  ....More Details

Visit Sky Harbor's Terminal 4 for a Free Flu Shot 2/2/2007
If you have not yet gotten your flu shot – it’s not too late! The Arizona Partnership for Immunization (TAPI), Maricopa County Department of Public Health, Phoenix Fire and HealthLogic have partnered  ....More Details

Public Health to Hold 2nd Clinic Jan. 9th for Hepatitis A 1/8/2007
Maricopa County Public Health Department will hold a second clinic Tuesday, January 9th for restaurant patrons who may have been exposed to Hepatitis A. Patrons who ate at two Guadalupe restaurants b ....More Details

Hepatitis A Linked to Restaurant Worker 1/6/2007
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health has identified one case of hepatitis A in a food handler employed at both the San Diego Bay and El Yaqui restaurants in the Mercado in Guadalupe. ....More Details

Maricopa County Expanding Hours for Immunization Clinics 12/15/2006
Maricopa County Public Health’s Spectrum Mall free childhood immunization clinic will close its doors today. Due to the closing of this site, two other immunization clinics will begin operating five  ....More Details

First Case of Influenza Confirmed in Maricopa County 11/20/2006
An East Valley woman in her 80’s has been confirmed by the Arizona Department of Health Services State Lab as the state’s first case of influenza or flu this season. The woman is currently recovering  ....More Details

Smokers May Need Help to Quit if Smoking Propositions Pass 11/9/2006
Should voters decide to pass one of two public smoking propositions on this year’s ballot, smokers will face further restrictions on where they can smoke. More than ever, smokers may need practical re ....More Details

England strives for excellence in county clinics 9/28/2006
Healthcare Heroes 2006 Winner: Bob England, M.D. Physician category Although he remains the acting director of the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, Dr. Bob England’s calming influence ha ....More Details

Dr. England honored with AMA Public Health Service Award 9/25/2006
Dr. Bob England, acting director of Maricopa County's Public Health Department was honored with the Arizona Medical Association’s Annual Public Health Service Award. He was nominated by the Arizona De ....More Details

State Lab Confirms Five Cases of Spinach-related E-coli 9/20/2006
Maricopa County Department of Public Health received confirmation today from the Department of Health Services that five cases of spinach-related E.-coli O157 have been confirmed in the state includin ....More Details

Fresh Bagged Spinach Advisory 9/15/2006
Arizona public health officials are advising residents not to eat fresh bagged spinach in the wake of an outbreak of E. coli O157, a foodborne illness that has been identified in at least 10 states. ....More Details

Maricopa County Offers School Funding 7/20/2006
School administrators and professionals can now deliver a “big win” to their students. Maricopa County Tobacco Use Prevention Program (MACTUPP) offers a program to educate youth about the dangers of t ....More Details

Excessive heat warning :: Friday and Saturday 7/14/2006
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued an excessive heat warning for the desert areas of south-central and southwest Arizona from 10 AM to 8 PM Friday and Saturday. ....More Details

NACo Announces 2006 Achievement Award Winners 6/20/2006
Maricopa County Tobacco Use Prevention Program (MACTUPP) has been awarded two National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards for the third consecutive year. ....More Details

FREE Quit Tobacco Classes Offered Throughout Maricopa County 6/19/2006
Tired of smoking or chewing tobacco? Have you tried quitting before only to start up again? Do you want to quit for good, but need help? Maricopa County Tobacco Use Prevention Program (MACTUPP) offers ....More Details

Take the Test, Take Control. Get tested for HIV. 6/18/2006
Take the Test, Take Control. Get tested for HIV. Maricopa County Agencies Extending Hours for National HIV Testing Day -- JUNE 27 ....More Details

Heat Warning Declared: Take Precautions 6/2/2006
With the National Weather Service declaring the Valley’s first excessive heat warning of the season, county and state health officials are urging residents to take precautions to prevent heat-related  ....More Details

Tobacco-Free Logo and Slogan Contest Winners Announced 4/14/2006
Maricopa County Tobacco Use Prevention Program (MACTUPP) hosted the second annual countywide Tobacco-Free Logo and Slogan Contest January 10, 2006 – February 6, 2006. The contest, open to fourth throu ....More Details

Smokeless Doesn't Mean Harmless! 2/9/2006
Quit Spit Tobacco During “Through With Chew” Week Feb. 12-19. When it comes to tobacco, smokeless doesn’t mean harmless! In fact, smokeless tobacco (snuff, dip and chewing tobacco) can be every bit a ....More Details

Quitting Smoking is #2 New Year’s Resolution 12/27/2005
New Year’s Challenge, Are you really Ready? Take our Quiz. ....More Details

MACTUPP Awarded 2005 Copper Anvil Award of Excellence 6/21/2005
Awarded by the 2005 Phoenix Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America ....More Details

Maricopa County Launches First Public Blog Website 6/20/2005
Maricopa County Tobacco Prevention Program launches the County's first blog. The site, www.quittersblog.com, is the first of its kind for tobacco users to publish their thoughts on quitting tobacco. ....More Details

New Public Health Clinic to Open May 5 4/20/2005
Maricopa County residents now have acess to a new Public Health building. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors dedicated the new Public Health Clinic April 19 at 1645 E. Roosevelt St. in Phoenix.  ....More Details

Current shots for children /Corriente las vacunas de su nino 3/17/2005
The best place to get baby shots is through your child’s doctor or health plan. If you do not have insurance, free shots are available without an appointment ....More Details

Be Tough Enough to Give up Snuff 2/1/2005
MARICOPA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISOR, ANDY KUNASEK, AND ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS PITCHER, BRANDON WEBB, TEAM UP TO WARN OF THE DANGERS OF CHEWING TOBACCO You can quit chewing tobacco with free classes o ....More Details

Quitting Smoking is #2 New Year’s Resolution 12/22/2004
Quitting Smoking is the #2 New Year’s Resolution behind losing weight. 4 million Americans made the choice to stop smoking last year. Is this your year to quit? ....More Details

TOBACCO: THE MUSICAL TO PERFORM AT PHOENIX SCHOOLS 9/2/2004
The Maricopa County Tobacco Use Prevention Program, along with local internist, Sue Sisley, MD are continuing the fight against teen smoking with the announcement of the latest performances of Tobacco ....More Details

Maricopa County Reports Second Human Case of West Nile Virus 5/27/2004
Maricopa County Reports Second Locally-Acquired Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2004. ....More Details

Website Features Smoke-free Restaurant Finder 4/5/2004
Patrons eager to eat dinner out without the loom of cigarette smoke in the air can visit a newly launched website to find that special place. Maricopa County Tobacco Use Prevention Program’s website ( ....More Details