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Preventive Health
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Chronic Disease Prevention
The mission of the Chronic Disease Prevention Program is to develop partnerships and collaborations to promote a comprehensive approach to address tobacco and chronic disease.
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Disease Control
Disease Control strives to reduce the incidence of disease morbidity and mortality in Pima County.
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Immunizations
The Pima County Health Department offers immunizations for children and adults.
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Library Nurse Program
One of the innovative ways Health Department Nurses provide service to the community is through the Library Nurse Program, a collaborative initiative launched in partnership with the Pima County Public Library in 2012.
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Men's Health
Men's life expectancy is shorter than women's, on average, by 5 years. Men are more likely to be affected by many of the common chronic diseases and are also less likely to seek medical care unless they are very sick.
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Oral Health
Childhood tooth decay (cavities) is one of the most common, preventable diseases and can be found in children as young as 12 months. Pima County Health Department's Oral Health Program provides multiple services related to childhood dental care including dental screenings, topical fluoride treatments, and dental sealants.
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Racial & Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH)
REACH is a national program administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities.
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Senior Wellness
Public Health Nurses provide health and wellness education to members of senior nutrition programs in Pima County. They receive one-on-one education and handouts on a variety of health topics with an emphasis on blood pressure management.
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Teen Health
Teen services including condom supplies, emergency contraception pills, pregnancy testing, pelvic exams, pap smears, sexually transmitted disease education, counseling and education.
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Tobacco Prevention & Cessation
The Pima County Health Department's Tobacco and Chronic Disease Prevention Program (TCDPP) is in the sixth year of its mission to “Blackout Tobacco.” The Blackout Tobacco campaign aligns with the Great American Smoke Out (GASO) which took place on November 17, 2022, although any day is a good day to quit tobacco.
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Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Program
Learn who WIC is for, what it provides, and more.
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Online Referral Form
This online referral form is to help connect families and individuals with Pima County Health services and programs.