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PC Health Department offers COVID-19 Test to Treat program as …

WebPima County Health Department Director Dr. Theresa Cullen said in a press conference on Monday, June 20, that Pima County is in an “accelerated transmission …

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COVID cases continue to grow, leading health experts …

WebAt a July 23 press conference, Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ, reported that 90% of cases in July have been in individuals not fully vaccinated. Since March, 94% of individuals …

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Pima County offering COVID boosters to anyone over 18 Health

WebPima County Health Department Director Dr. Theresa Cullen said at a Nov. 17 press conference that 25% of cases reported in October were of vaccinated people. …

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State passes COVID-19 milestone, as final county meets reopening …

WebThe health department determines a county’s status based on three criteria: the number of cases per 100,000 residents, the percentage of positive tests and the …

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75+ can now get vaccinated at Tucson Convention Center Health

WebThe health department also announced they’re in the process of expanding TCC vaccine appointments to those older than 75. This population was originally …

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Omicron COVID variant found in Pima County Health

WebAccording to a Pima County Health Department press release, the individual who contracted the variant tested positive for COVID in early December. Genetic …

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Pima County continues to push COVID vaccination Health

WebThe Arizona Department of Health Services reported a continuous rise and fall of cases in Pima County since March 2020. Dr. Cullen said this "bumping" can be …

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PC Health Department extends COVID-19 Test to Treat program

WebJul 25, 2022 Updated Nov 16, 2023. The Pima County Health Department announced the extension of the free COVID-19 Test to Treat program at the county’s East Clinic on …

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Pima County Health Director Tests Positive for COVID

WebPima County Health Department Director Dr. Theresa Cullen has tested positive for COVID-19, part of an apparent outbreak within the department. “This just …

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Hospitals report limited bed space as COVID numbers climb

WebThe Pima County Health Department is actively assisting area hospitals to request federal assistance to address the healthcare workforce shortages and alleviate …

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Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Friday, Jan. 15: Pima …

WebIn addition, the Pima County Health Department, Pima Community College and Arizona State University have partnered to create new drive-thru COVID-19 testing …

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Vaccination sites opening in Marana, Oro Valley for those 75

WebOn Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, appointments will take place at MHC Healthcare Marana Main Health Center at 13395 N. Marana Main St. Beginning …

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As Ducey Lifts Restrictions, Romero Says Tucson Mask Mandate To …

WebPima County Health Director Dr. Theresa Cullen will be issuing a new Public Health Advisory on March 26 to emphasize the need for continued mitigation and …

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Pima County’s new health director ready to lead through COVID-19

WebO n Monday, June 1, Pima County welcomed its new health director, former assistant Surgeon General Dr. Theresa Cullen. A graduate of the University of Arizona …

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Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Friday, Dec. 4: Tucson …

WebArizona’s health department director said the state will set up sites for essential workers to receive the vaccine. “We will also be setting up sites, though they …

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COVID-related Medicaid coverage extended – for now – for …

WebBut once the public health emergency ends, the state will be required to begin removing Medicaid recipients who no longer meet eligibility criteria. Capriotti said …

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Pandemic prompts changes to HIV testing and treatment across …

WebEbony House, a Phoenix nonprofit that helps the Black community with HIV prevention and behavioral health, had to stop in-person testing for half of 2020 because …

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Health & Wellness Fall 2021: MHC Healthcare combines medicine …

WebO ver the summer, the MHC Healthcare’s Oro Valley Pediatrics location earned certification as a gold adolescent-centered health center from the Adolescent …

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America Doesn’t Have a Coherent Strategy for Asymptomatic …

WebThis is a problem — and ProPublica health reporter Caroline Chen explains why. Dr. Sara Cody, health officer of Santa Clara County, California, was tired of seeing …

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Senior falls a growing danger throughout Arizona Health

WebIn 2018, it was the leading cause of injury-related death for people ages 65 and older and medical costs associated with falls added up to more than $900 million …

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Vaccinating the homeless: Some have received doses, others await …

WebAs of Friday, health officials reported LA County has had more than 1 million cases of COVID-19, compared to Arizona, which has had more than 748,000 cases …

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Prioritize mental health this year Columns tucsonlocalmedia.com

WebA recent study shows that in 2023, one of the highest reported New Year’s resolutions was to improve mental health (36%), reflecting a growing recognition of …

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