Pima County Health Department
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.
Disease Control
Disease Control strives to reduce the incidence of disease morbidity and mortality in Pima County.
Immunizations
The Pima County Health Department offers immunizations for children and adults.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teen Health
Teen services including condom supplies, emergency contraception pills, pregnancy testing, pelvic exams, pap smears, sexually transmitted disease education, counseling and education.
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.
Disparities in Current Tobacco Use Among Adults in Arizona Social inequity and targeted tobacco industry tactics contribute to high disparities in current commercial tobacco use among adults in Arizona compared by education, income, gender, and race/ethnicity. (Source: Arizona BRFSS, 2020).
Arizona Tobacco Control Policies In 2002, Arizona voters passed Proposition 300 that raised the tax on tobacco products an additional $0.60, bringing the total sales tax to $1.18 per pack. In December 2006, Arizona voters passed Proposition 201, the Smoke-Free Arizona Act, prohibiting smoking in most enclosed public places and places of employment. The Smoke-Free Arizona Act placed an additional $0.02 sales tax on cigarettes. Also passed was Proposition 203, First Things First for Arizona’s Children, which placed an additional $0.80 tax on cigarettes to fund early childhood education and health programs. The total state sales tax on cigarettes is currently $2.00 per pack in Arizona.
The Smoke-Free Arizona Act prohibits smoking in all government and private workplaces, schools, childcare facilities, retail stores, recreational/cultural facilities, restaurants, bars, and casinos/gaming establishments with some exemptions.
Tribes are Sovereign Nations and the Smoke-Free Arizona Act has no application on tribal reservations. Smoking when associated with a religious ceremony practice pursuant to the American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978.
Goal 1: Identify and eliminate tobacco-related disparities among population groups
Goal 2: Prevent initiation of tobacco use, including emerging products and electronic vapor products (EVPs), among youth and young adults
Goal 3: Promote quitting among adults and youth
Goal 4: Eliminate exposure, educate, and protect the public from secondhand smoke (SHS) and electronic vapor product (EVP) emissions
Goal 5: Monitor and address new and emerging tobacco products and industry tactics
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Program
Learn who WIC is for, what it provides, and more.