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Tucson, Arizona 85714

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Disease Control
Disease Control Programs & Services
Disease Control strives to reduce the incidence of disease morbidity and mortality in Pima County. This is accomplished through the efforts of the following sections:

bullet Epidemiology
bullet Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD & HIV)
bullet Well Woman Program
bullet Vaccine Preventable Disease
bullet Tuberculosis
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Family Planning & Women's Health

Family Planning & Women's Health services focus on important health issues including reproductive health, breast and cervical cancer, and physical activity. Funding is received for services through the Arizona Family Planning Council, and Arizona Department of Health Services (via various federal grants). Services are offered through the Health Department’s Neighborhood Offices:

bullet Family Planning
bullet Physical Activity Program
bullet Well Woman Healthcheck
bullet Community Education
Tobacco Free Kids
Community Nutrition Programs
Community Nutrition Programs, WIC and FOOD Plus, promote healthy eating habits for pregnant women, new moms, infants, children, and Seniors. Services are provided at several locations throughout Pima County. Information for getting started with WIC & FOOD Plus.

Services:
bullet Women's, Infants & Children's Program (WIC)
bullet Food PLUS or Commodity Suplemental Food Program (CSFP)
bullet Community Nutrition Education
Kids Health
Public Health Nursing
Public Health Nurses contribute to the public’s health by working with communities to solve public health concerns and to create community solutions that will improve the health of Pima County residents. Nurses provide individuals, families, and the community with services that promote health and prevent disease.

Services:
bullet Child/Adult Immunizations
bullet Well Baby Check-ups
bullet Immunizations for International Travelers
bullet Tests for Tuberculosis
bullet Community Preparedness for Emergencies
bullet Health and Safety Consultation for Child Care Programs		 bullet Home Visits
bullet Blood Pressure Clinics
bullet Car Seat Safety Education
bullet Newborn Intensive Care
bullet Oral Health
bullet Health Presentations
bullet Senior Wellness

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-- Helpful Links & Resources--

bullet City of Tucson Environmental Services
(520) 791-3171

bullet Pima County Department of Environmental Quality
(520) 740-3340

bullet Pima County Health Department at (520) 243-7912 or talk with your health care provider

-- Hazardous Waste Disposal --

bullet Learn about safe needle disposal

bullet Hazardous Household Waste Disposal

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bullet Home Medical Sharps Disposal (AZ Department of Environmental Quality) - Learn more...		 bullet Red Cross Health Safety Classes
- CPR, AED, and First Aid Classes
- Pet First Aid Classes
- Classes for the Professional Rescuer
- Babysitter's Training
- Clases en Español


-- Budget 2008/2009 --
bullet Pima County Health Budget

-- Additional Resources--

bullet PBS Television - Caring for Parents

bullet Arizona Public Media - Caring for Parents

bullet Healthcare 411 (see below) - Healthcare information

bullet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Health Information

H2O Conservebullet H2O Conserve is a project of ICCR, GRACE, Food & Water Watch, and the Johns Hopkins University Center for a Livable Future.

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Healthcare 411 - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), part of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services has a new service to help keep consumers informed of the Agency's latest health care research findings, news, and information. Its Healthcare 411—an audio newscast that features synopses of the latest findings and information on current health care topics.
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