Don’t Forget – Kids Need Back-To-School Immunizations 7/26/2010
Add vaccinations to the top your child’s back-to-school checklist this summer. A list Valley-wide locations providing back-to-school immunizations is now posted at www.WeArePublicHealth.org. 

MCDPH Confirms First 2010 Death from West Nile Virus 7/14/2010
After reporting 5 cases of West Nile virus last week, Maricopa County Department of Public Health announced today that one of its cases has died from the disease. The victim, an elderly woman with pre-existing health conditions, was a resident living in the East Valley of Maricopa County. 

State and Counties Warn of West Nile Dangers as Cases Emerge 7/9/2010
At least six people in Arizona have tested positive for the West Nile virus in the last week. All the cases are in the East Valley from both Maricopa and Pinal Counties. 

Nation Unveils National Physical Activity Plan 5/3/2010
Today, the nation kicked off the National Physical Activity Plan, a private-public sector collaboration dedicated to changing Americans' behaviors and enabling us to be sufficiently physically active. 

National Physical Activity Plan this Monday, May 3 4/30/2010
This Monday, May 3, the federal government will launch the National Physical Activity Plan, a private-public sector collaborative, engaging hundreds of organizations dedicated to changing our communities in ways that will enable every American to be sufficiently physically active. 

National Public Health Week is Here 4/5/2010
Maricopa County Public Health Reminds Residents to Reflect, Contribute to the Health of our Community as we Celebrate National Public Health Week, April 5-9