Public Health

If you have questions regarding diseases we track, finding vaccine events, and testing for COVID-19 or STDs, Maricopa CARES can help! Call us at 602-506-6767 or submit your question here.

The mission of the Public Health Department is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health.

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  1. 2023 Confirmed Heat Deaths Match Record High in Maricopa County

    Posted to Public Health on October 19, 2023

    Nearly 200 additional deaths are still under investigation, will set new record Read on...
  1. Maricopa County Invests $2M in Opioid Settlement Funds to Support 12 Local Organizations

    Posted to Office of Communications on August 31, 2023

    Maricopa County will invest approximately $2 million of its opioid settlement dollars in 12 local organizations doing important work to expand youth prevention and treatment; add recovery programs; bolster harm reduction programs Read on...
  1. Maricopa County Seeks Public’s Input On Cooling Center Features and Use

    Posted to Public Health on August 9, 2023

    MCDPH is conducting a community survey to understand how to better connect Maricopa County residents with these life-saving resources. Read on...
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  1. Tue, Dec 5

    Pine Towers - Phoenix Various Adult Vaccines (ages 18+), Flu Vaccines (a...
    Pine Towers - Phoenix
  2. Wed, Dec 6

    Social Spin Laundromat - Phoenix Flu Vaccines (ages 6 months+)
    Social Spin Laundromat - Phoenix
  1. Fri, Dec 8

    Surprise Senior Center Vaccination Event - Surprise Various COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 6 months+), Flu Va...
    Surprise Senior Center Vaccination Event - Surprise
  2. Mon, Dec 11

    New Hope Community Center - Mesa Various COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 6 months+), Adult ...
    New Hope Community Center - Mesa
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Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the country! Our staff live by our mission: To increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health and aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus towards health equity and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. We come together to reach our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.