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The Pima County Health Department and its members are committed to embracing and promoting diversity throughout our programs. Our rich diversity of racial and ethnic heritage, gender, sexual orientation and other life experiences enhances our work environment, collaboration with our community partners, care for our clients, and our public health presence throughout Pima County.Learn more...
News Release: Pima County Recognizes September as Emergency Preparedness Month Tucson, Arizona – September 4, 2008 –On Tuesday, September 9, the Pima County
Board of Supervisors will take action to proclaim September as Emergency Preparedness Month.
On hand to accept the Proclamation will be representatives from area CERT teams... Read full press release
Pima County Records First Human Case and Positive Mosquito Pool for West Nile Virus Tucson, Arizona – August 19, 2008 – The Pima County Health Department has received notification of its first
human case of West Nile virus along with one mosquito trap site testing positive for West Nile virus. The human
case, a female, was reported to the Health Department yesterday afternoon. Read full press release
Outbreak of Infections Caused by Salmonella Saintpaul CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the Indian Health Service, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate an ongoing multi-state outbreak of human Salmonella serotype Saintpaul infections. To learn more click on the links below:
Fight the Bite: Avoiding West Nile Virus and other Mosquito-borne Diseases Join the fight against mosquitoes. Learn what you can do to prevent being bitten and spreading of mosquito-borne diseases. What should you do if you find a dead bird? How does West Nile Virus spread? Get the facts by visiting our West Nile Virus section.
News Release: Pima Animal Care Center Continues Special Rate on Animal Adoptions Tucson, Arizona - August 28, 2008 - The Pima Animal Care Center, located at 4000 N. Silverbell Road, will continue its
reduced rates on adoptions through the month of September. The cost to adopt a dog, puppy, cat or
kitten will remain only $40.00 (plus the cost of the license for dogs over 3 months old).Read full press release
Introducing the Pima County Prescription Discount Card Save an average of 20% off the pharmacy’s regular price on all commonly prescribed prescriptions. Any county resident can use this program, even if you have insurance for prescription drugs.
No income requirements, no age requirements, unlimited use for the family, even use it for your pets prescriptions. Learn more... | Más Información...
City & County Urge Safe Home Needle Disposal Over the past year, recycling facility employees have been injured by needles that were improperly placed with other recyclables. In addition to the resulting physical injury, the employees are at risk of infection from viruses such as HIV and Hepatitis.
September is National Preparedness Month Be Informed about the types of emergencies that could happen where you live. For more information and a free preparedness guide, call the Pima County Office of Emergency Management at 520-798-0600. Who will depend on you in an emergency?
Prepare. Make a plan. Stay informed. Our four-part series focuses on a specific area of being prepared. Share this process with your family and don't get caught off guard.
Series 1 of 4 (September 1-7): Be Prepared and Get A Kit - All Americans should have some basic supplies on hand in order to survive for at least three days if an emergency occurs. Download a basic emergency supply kit. Series 2 of 4 (September 8-14): Make A Plan - In case of an emergency, how you will contact your family members? How you will get back together? What you will do in different situations? Make a plan today. Series 3 of 4 (September 15-21): Be Informed - Learn more about potential emergencies that could occur where you live and the appropriate way to respond to them. See how you can stay informed. Series 4 of 4 (September 22-30): Get Involved - Volunteering with emergency assistance organizations, such as Citizen Corps, is a great way to give back to the community and get the training and resources you and your family need in case of an emergency. See how you can contribute to your community.
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Learn how you can be prepared - 
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the Indian Health Service, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate an ongoing multi-state outbreak of human Salmonella serotype Saintpaul infections. To learn more click on the links below:
How can you prevent rabies? Get the facts.
September is National Preparedness Month
Be Prepared This Monsoon Season
Discover how you can have a healthy work day, every day. Come out for lunch and learn more about the amazing fitness resources Tucson has to offer.
• August 30th, 2008 
