Winter 2025

Healthy Pima is a Pima County initiative to improve community health by mobilizing resources, increasing awareness, promoting change, and taking collective action. We partner with individuals, public, community and business organizations to improve the health status of Pima County.

Hot Off the Press!

The 2024 Pima County

Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)

We are excited to announce the release of the 2024 Pima County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The 2024 CHNA represents an ongoing collaborative effort between nonprofit hospitals, the Pima County Health Department, and key community organizations and partners to identify and prioritize key health issues. The results from the CHNA will guide the Pima County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) - a roadmap for how to address key issues.

The health priorities outlined in the 2024 CHNA are: 

Health Priorities

• Child/Adolescent Health 
• Mental Health 
• Substance Use Disorder 



Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Priorities

• Inflation & Cost of Living
• Lack of Affordable Housing
• Roadway safety

Read the Full CHNA Report 

We plan to collaborate with community partners to address these priorities. If you would like to be involved, please email us at healthypima@pima.gov.  

Learn more about the Pima County Health Indicators and how to get involved with Healthy Pima.

The following four key health improvement areas provide a framework to guide us all in creating a healthy Pima County with improved health outcomes.

Learn more about what's happening in these areas!

Public & Community Health focuses on healthy nutrition,

adverse childhood events, vaccinations and heat.

Interfaith Community Services: Providing Healthy Food

Access to nutritious food is essential for Public & Community Health. Interfaith Community Services offers a variety of services through their food bank program. 

Northwest Food Bank: open six days a week 

Mobile Food Bank: visits twelve sites around Tucson, providing a full food bank experience. 

Free Produce Giveaways: From November through May, ICS coordinates six Free Produce Giveaways each month at sites around Tucson.  

Learn more about Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs) and Resiliency

Many trainings are available at CACSOAZ.org

Vaccinations encourage a healthy community for everyone, everywhere, every day.

Staying up to date on recommended vaccines is one of the best ways to stay ahead of illness and protect your health. Learn more about Pima County Health Department’s Immunization services including clinic locations, hours and insurance information.

Did you know you can get your updated COVID-19 vaccine and your flu shot at the same time?

Schedule an appointment today at vaccines.gov

Access to Care focuses on health insurance coverage and the availability of providers in our region.

Need Health Insurance? There is help!

The University of Arizona Center for Rural Health has Certified Navigators to answer questions and help you enroll in health insurance. They are available for group presentations and to assist when you experience a qualifying life event and/or Special Enrollment Period (SEP). Assistance is FREE and available in English/Spanish!

Certified Navigators are also assisting with Medicaid/AHCCCS applications.

Visit http://coveraz.org/connector or call the Cover Arizona Helpline at (800)377-3536.

Individual Health Status focuses on self-reported general health status and sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates countywide.

Pima County is committed to keeping sexually transmitted infection rates low. Especially for expecting mothers, getting tested for syphilis can help protect the health of your baby.

Get tested and get treated!

Find more information on testing here: pima.gov/Syphilis

Mortality focuses on death rates by unintentional injury, cancer and heart disease.

Health Equity

One size does not fit all with health improvement initiatives and access to care.

Through equity, we can reach our goal and create a

Healthy Pima County for everyone, everywhere, every day.

The Pima County Health Department (PCHD) is committed to providing equitable care and services to all residents, regardless of language spoken. This year, a Quality Improvement (QI) project, led by the Health Equity Program within the Office of Policy, Resilience, and Equity (PRE), is enhancing the department's Language Line translation service. Initiated in February 2024, the project used staff surveys, pilot programs, and collaboration with PCHD senior leadership to identify key areas for improvement. 

PCHD is taking action by: 

• Developing a comprehensive Language Line training for onboarding new staff 
• Distributing resources to all staff 
• Reviewing the Language Line contract to address limitations and explore options for video interpretation and written document translation 

These proactive steps aim to enhance the quality of translation services for both staff and the community. Improved language access will ultimately lead to better health outcomes for all Pima County residents.

TREC offers a hub of resources and professional development for educators.

Check out their website today!

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Healthy Pima is coordinated by the staff of the Pima County Health Department's Office of Policy, Resilience and Engagement (PRE). The PRE Office helps create healthier & fairer 

communities by focusing on big-picture changes to reduce inequitable health 

differences in Pima County.

Email: healthypima@pima.gov

Visit our website: http://pima.gov/healthypima