Category: Health

Coconino Coaltion for Children & Youth — POSTPONED: 2020 Annual CCC&Y Prevention Conference

CCC&Y update: The 2020 Annual CCC&Y Prevention Conference has been postponed due to the ongoing Coronavirus emergency. Our hearts and thoughts are with those who are currently being deeply disrupted during this time.  We know this change will be deeply supported by all of our partners and this challenge pales in comparison to what many are going through now. We are working on rescheduling the event to June, or in a few months. More details to come

Temporary closure of Goodwill Career Centers

FLAGSTAFF — Goodwill Career Centers are closed to the public until further notice due to the COVID-19 virus precautions.  Note that stores are open 10 am – 6 pm, and donations are still be accepted during those hours.  All classes,…

Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News for Coconino County District 2

March 16, 2020 Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 Special Edition Visit our Website Coconino County and COVID-19 Prevention Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS), in collaboration with state and federal health officials, is closely monitoring…

Bilingual report: Coconino County COVID-19 drive-up swab testing to begin. Medical provider order required for testing

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County established a drive-up COVID-19 specimen collection facility at Fort Tuthill. The site will be available for swab testing from noon – 4 p.m. on Monday, March 16. Beginning Tuesday, March 17, hours for drive-up testing will…

Coconino County COVID-19 surveillance and response continues

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County continues COVID-19 surveillance and has submitted two samples for testing at the Arizona State Public Health Laboratory. Both have been negative for COVID-19. Coconino County Health and Human Services, in partnership with federal, state and local partners,…

Flagstaff City Council and Commission meetings

FLAGSTAFF — Effective immediately, Flagstaff’s City Council and Commission meetings will not have an in-person public audience. The meetings will continue to be live streamed on the city’s website (https://www.flagstaff.az.gov/1461/Streaming-City-Council-Meetings) and the public can submit comments that will be read…

Flagstaff Shelter Services response to Covid-19

Flagstaff Shelter Services- Helping the Most Vulnerable FLAGSTAFF —  Flagstaff Shelter Services believes that housing is healthcare. By simply not having a home, a person is medically vulnerable. In light of COVID-19, hundreds of neighbors experiencing homelessness are at significant risk…

Servicios Humanos y de Salud continua el esfuerzo de respuesta al novel coronavirus

See English-language version below CONDADO DE COCONINO – – Noticias recientes han incluido mucha información acerca del brote de la enfermedad respiratoria que es causada por el (nuevo) novel coronavirus, COVID-19, primero identificado en Wuhan, Provincia de Hubei, China. Servicios…

Annual Willard Springs green waste burn in progress

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Public Works, in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service, has ignited the annual green waste burn at the Willard Springs Transfer Station. The burn is located 17 miles south of Flagstaff on the west side of…

Coconino County Public health officials continue to monitor novel Coronavirus

COCONINO COUNTY —The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with state and local health officials, continues to monitor an outbreak of the novel (new) coronavirus (2019-nCoV), a respiratory illness originating in Wuhan, China. Coconino County Health and…

Coconino County Health and Human Services monitoring novel Coronavirus

COCONINO COUNTY — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring an outbreak of the novel (new) coronavirus (2019-nCoV), a respiratory illness originating in Wuhan, China. Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS), the Arizona Department of Health Services…

City of Flagstaff’s Fire Department enters into automatic aid agreement with Summit Fire and Medical District, the Highlands Fire District

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff’s Fire Department has entered an automatic aid consortium with the Summit Fire and Medical District and the Highlands Fire District. Under this consortium, the participants have agreed to act as one operational entity for…

County Adult Probation Department to unveil community mural on Feb. 7

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Adult Probation Department (CCAPD) and Creative Spirits partnered with area agencies, including Coconino County Victim Witness, to develop 252-square-feet of art murals that promote healthy relationships. The art project that addresses social change and intends…

Volunteers needed for annual Point in Time Count

FLAGSTAFF — The annual Point in Time Count (PIT) will take place starting on the night of Jan. 22 throughout the city of Flagstaff. This count documents the number ofunsheltered people experiencing homelessness at a single point in time and is…

NAU conducting survey ‘Imagining a Better Flagstaff: Exploring Housing Solutions for Flagstaff’

By Northern Arizona University You are being invited to participate in a research study titled Imagining a Better Flagstaff: Exploring Housing Solutions for Flagstaff, AZ. This study is being done by Kai Beattie and Leah Mundell PhD from Northern Arizona…

CPR, first-aid training continue in Page

PAGE — You see the man clutch his chest. He falls over. You’re immediately on the phone as you’re rushing to the man. You turn him over. Check for breath. No breathing. You find a spot on his chest and with…

March 31 — Flagstaff City Council to hold combined special meeting / work session

ATTENTION IN-PERSON AUDIENCES AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE IN PERSON PARTICIPATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS IS PERMITTED BUT PARTICIPANTS MUST EXIT THE MEETING ONCE THE PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will hold…

April 7 — Flagstaff City Council to meet

ATTENTION IN-PERSON AUDIENCES AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE IN PERSON PARTICIPATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS IS PERMITTED BUT PARTICIPANTS MUST EXIT THE MEETING ONCE THE PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED The meetings will continue to be…

Flagstaff City Council to to meet on April 21

ATTENTION IN-PERSON AUDIENCES AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE IN PERSON PARTICIPATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS IS PERMITTED BUT PARTICIPANTS MUST EXIT THE MEETING ONCE THE PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will hold…

Flagstaff Emergency winter overflow shelter bed capacity

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff has partnered with Flagstaff Shelter Services to provide emergency winter overflow shelter bed capacity for families experiencing homelessness. The winter overflow opened Nov. 1. “The city of Flagstaff is proud to work with Flagstaff Shelter…

Grand Re-Opening to be held Dec. 3 for Homeless Shelter in Flagstaff. Just in time for snow season

Flagstaff Shelter Services completes $1 Million Expansion in time for frigid northern Arizona temperatures – “Raise to Rise” Calls on Region to Help Reduce Homelessness in Northern Arizona – celebrates grand re-opening with tours on Giving Tuesday. FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y to present ‘Self-Healing and Thriving Communities’ feedback events Nov. 21, 22

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 Connections Spotlight CCC&Y to present ‘Self-Healing and Thriving Communities’ feedback events Nov. 21, 22 Now that the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth has hosted international expert, Kevin…

CCC students see, up close, fire’s role in ecosystem

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Community College students strolled up the hill, a fine dust from their footfalls swirling in the breeze. Smoke from a nearby prescribed fire filled their lungs and cut the strength of the sun. Student Aryn Begay described…

Hispanic Heritage Month continues in Coconino County with Sugar Skull workshop (Oct. 4), NAU Latin American film series on Oct. 10

COCONINO COUNTY — Hispanic Heritage Month continued in Coconino County with a Sugar Skull workshop as part of Flagstaff First Friday on Oct. 4, and a NAU Latin American film series program on Oct. 10. Oct. 4 — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces…

‘Masquerade on the Mountain,’ a Black Tie Gala for the March of Dimes, to be held Sept. 28 in Flagstaff

Reservations due by Sept. 25 FLAGSTAFF — “Masquerade on the Mountain,” a Black Tie Gala full of dining, dancing, and dedication to raising awareness and funds for the March of Dimes, will be held Saturday, Sept. 28 at the DoubleTree…

Flu Shots available at County Health and Human Services

FLAGSTAFF — The seasonal influenza vaccine is available at the Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Clinic in Flagstaff. Flu shots are available beginning Monday, Sept. 23 at the CCHHS Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff. Appointments are available Monday –…

Nov. 14 — Civilian Response to Active Shooter/Attack free training to be held in Flagstaff

“It’s Not a Matter of IF but WHEN, WHERE and HOW” By Flagstaff Community Safety In light of recent public acts of violence, Flagstaff Community Safety is presenting a free training for those 16 years and older to ensure that…

Through Dec. 12 — Coconino Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa is hosting a Giving Tree event

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa is hosting a Giving Tree event on behalf of Hope’s Cottage to help needy families and people in our community! Gifts are accepted now until Thursday, December 12, 2019 – CCC Lone Tree Campus,…

Coconino County Health and Human Services awarded national accreditation through the Public Health A

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) has achieved national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). The national accreditation program works to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing and ultimately transforming the…

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus

Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials found mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in an area south of Lake Mary Road in Flagstaff. This is the first positive WNV in mosquitoes in Coconino County this…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y presents ‘Prevention through Resiliency: Impacting Community’ at Statewide Child Abuse Prevention Conference

Click here for the entire e-newsletter     Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019Connections Spotlight   CCC&Y presents ‘Prevention through Resiliency: Impacting Community’ at Statewide Child Abuse Prevention Conference PHOENIX — “Prevention through Resiliency: Impacting Community” was the subject of Virginia Watahomigie’s…

Museum Fire neighborhood alert messages

FLAGSTAFF — Due to the Museum Fire, Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff are preparing the public for a possible flood event in Flagstaff neighborhoods. During this Monsoon season, Coconino County will issue emergency notifications when the U.S. National…

Protective measures against wildfire smoke impacts

COCONINO COUNTY — Smoke from the Museum Fire is impacting several Flagstaff communities. Coconino County Health and Human Services is encouraging individuals to take precautions to protect themselves from the health effects of wildfire smoke. Anyone who can see, taste or…

County flood analysis completed

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Flood Control District officials have completed a flood analysis and the effects of the Museum Fire on the Burris Watershed. The analysis shows that the watershed will not experience increased flooding due to the Museum Fire…

District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta — Museum Fire Day 3 update — Community Meeting on July 23

MUSEUM FIRE UPDATE Liz Archuleta, Coconino County Supervisor, District 2 Day 3 Update 7/23/19 9:30 AM Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff will be holding a Community Meeting tonight July 23, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Flagstaff High School…

County appoints Health and Human Services Director

COCONINO COUNTY — Thomas Pristow has been named the new Coconino County Health and Human Services department Director by County Manager James Jayne. The Board of Supervisors are expected to confirm the appointment during the August 27 board meeting. Pristow…

Siren system test in Oak Creek Canyon on July 16

SEDONA — Coconino County Emergency Management, Yavapai County Emergency Management, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and the Sedona Fire District will test the emergency siren system in Oak Creek Canyon at approximately 10 a.m., Tuesday July 16. The system notifies…