Coconino County Health and Human Services

Join us for fun, games, and back- to-school resources at the Back-to-School Health Fair this Saturday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CCHHS Southern Region Office parking lot, 2625 N King St., Flagstaff. Questions? Call (928) 679-7222. We hope to see you there!

Let's try to stay cool, calm, and collected as temperatures rise this summer. Follow these recommendations to keep cool and carry on: - Hydrate first thing in the a.m. & continue throughout the day -Consider lightly salted snacks or electrolyte drinks to better retain hydration.

To prepare for an emergency, build a kit for your pets! Just as you do with your family’s emergency supply kit, think first about the basics for survival for your pets, such as food and water. Visit bit.ly/2ylsyPQ for tips to prepare your animals for emergencies.

CCHHS is looking for wonderful people to join our team with many positions available! This could be your opportunity to find a position that helps others & allows you to make a positive impact in your community! Visit bit.ly/CCHHSJobs to apply online/see more information.

It's up to you to protect the city and your loved ones, by vaccinating! Contact your healthcare provider or the CCHHS Health and Wellness Clinic at (928) 679-7222 to make an appointment for your vaccinations. Visit bit.ly/3ZwIUyq to learn more about vaccinations.

The answer is D "Lyme disease". Lyme disease spreads through the bite of an infected tick, West Nile virus, malaria, and Zika virus are all diseases that can be transmitted to humans through mosquito bites. Be ready for mosquito season! Visit bit.ly/3MmPpwR for more.

Take precautions to reduce the risk of plague, a bacterial infection spread by infected fleas or infected animals. Visit bit.ly/3TzA7IA. Coconino County has had one confirmed case of plague this year. There are currently no additional suspect or confirmed cases.

CCHHS offers Birth Certificate services in Page at the Northern Region Office (467 Vista Ave). Available by appt only on the 1st Weds of each month. Call (928) 679-7281 to make an appointment today or visit during walk-in hours! Visit bit.ly/3xIFj5C for more info.

Packing for vacation? Don't forget NARCAN, or Naloxone. Anyone in Coconino County can obtain NARCAN for free! Call (928) 679-7264 / email [email protected] to receive a NARCAN kit & training about opioid overdose response. Visit bit.ly/3X48ZUG for more.

Kids play everywhere! Playing in areas that have rodent activity can pose a risk of exposure to hantavirus. Take precautions. Open doors and windows in closed storage areas for at least 30 minutes. Properly clean any signs of rodents. Visit bit.ly/4dS5aHj for more.

Scrub-a-dub-dub to keep your hands clean, and to keep you and your loved ones healthy. Washing your hands is the easiest way to stop the spread of illness-causing germs.

Know what to look for when selecting a food vendor! Licensed or certified food establishments follow fundamental food safety practices to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. When in doubt, ask to see their permit or license. Visit bit.ly/3V8qn9e to learn more.

Did you know several locations in Coconino County have FREE lifesaving harm reduction items? Visit bit.ly/4e9slhk for additional information, including locations. Items, hours, and accessibility vary by location and are while supplies last.

Where there's smoke, there's a fire to change your life! CCHHS is here to help you on that journey with services like our Quit Kit! Visit bit.ly/4guvvOf or contact us at (928) 679-7264 or [email protected] to start today!

You don't need a cape in your closet to be a superhero. Real heroes can help prevent bat encounters without changing their clothes! If you live in Flagstaff and have a bat encounter, call COF Animal Control at (928) 774-1414. Visit bit.ly/3SYm2DX for more info.

Remember the five handwashing steps: wet, lather, scrub, rinse, and dry. Do it before meals, after using the restroom, and any time you cough or sneeze. Clean hands = Healthy you, and the people around you too.

Birth Certificate services in Flagstaff are provided at the Southern Region Office, located at 2625 N. King Street. Learn more and make an appointment by calling (928) 679-7281. Visit bit.ly/3T666ki for additional information.

Warm weather is the perfect reason to move your workouts outdoors! When doing so, drinking water should be your #1 priority: - Hydrate first thing in the a.m. & continue throughout the day -Consider electrolyte drinks to better retain hydration.

Join us for fun, games, and back- to-school resources at the Back-to-School Health Fair on Saturday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CCHHS Southern Region Office parking lot, 2625 N King St., Flagstaff. Questions? Call (928) 679-7222. We hope to see you there!

Meet NARCAN, or Naloxone, a life-saving medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. Having NARCAN and knowing how to use it can save a life. Anyone in Coconino County can obtain NARCAN free of charge! Call us at (928) 679-7264 or visit bit.ly/3X48ZUG