Pima County Health Leader Dr. Francisco Garcia to Depart After Pioneering Health Initiatives and Steering COVID Response
Dr. Francisco Garcia, Pima County's Deputy County Administrator and Chief Medical Officer, will leave his position on January 3, 2025, after advancing public health and addressing crises like COVID-19.
Arizonians Embrace National Giving Month with Over 1,100 Emergency Food Boxes Prepared at St. Mary's Food Bank
Volunteers at the Arizona Department of Health Services celebrated National Giving Month by assembling 1,170 emergency food boxes at St. Mary’s Food Bank, benefiting local families during the holidays.
H5 Avian Influenza Detected in Wastewater at Flagstaff Reclamation Plants, Public Risk Assessed as Minimal
H5 avian influenza was detected in wastewater from two Coconino County reclamation plants. No human or animal cases have been reported in the area, and public risk is considered minimal.
Arizona Reports First Human Cases of H5 Avian Influenza in Pinal County Amidst Tightened Biosecurity Measures
Arizona has confirmed its first human cases of H5 avian influenza in Pinal County, with the affected individuals, now recovered, having been exposed to infected poultry at a commercial facility. Risk to the public is low and measures are in place.












