Tag: Coconino County Health and Human Services

Application due date extended to May 15, 2026 — Coconino County Health and Human Services, Northland Family Help Center seeking teens to join Youth Advisory Council

by Community Contributor • April 1, 2026 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Health and Human Services Youth Center along with Northland Family Help Center are looking for youth 14-17 who would like to participate in a Youth Advisory Council (YAC).

The application deadline has been extended to May 15, 2026. Click here to apply.

This council will work collaboratively with other participants and community partners to help guide the development of programming and activities for Coconino County Health and Human Services NEW Youth Center and Northland Family Help Center.

Coconino County Health and Human Services receives award from Arizona Community Foundation/Flagstaff for Community Care Kits

by Community Contributor • August 27, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Congratulations to Coconino County Health and Human Services who received $7,900 at the Arizona Community Foundation/Flagstaff awards ceremony to provide Community Care Kits.

The kits are backpacks filled with essential person hygiene items that help reduce stress by meeting personal care needs and provide an opportunity for HHS to connect individuals with community resources.

Coconino County health officials recommend taking preventative measures to prevent measles

by Community Contributor • July 1, 2025 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — Measles is a highly contagious viral illness spread through the air by respiratory droplets produced from coughing or sneezing. The illness has seen a resurgence in the United States.

As of June 24, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a total of 1,227 confirmed measles cases in 37 jurisdictions, including Arizona, where four confirmed cases of measles were identified in Navajo County last month.

There are currently no confirmed cases of measles in Coconino County, however suspect cases have been identified and have been ruled out through further laboratory testing. Most recently, a suspect case was identified in the Page area. The individual has returned to their place of residence and local health officials continue to monitor the case.

Coconino County Health and Human Services Receives Grant to Help Prevent Housing Insecurity

by Community Contributor • December 4, 2024 • Comments Off

The goal of the Preventing Housing Insecurity Flexible Funds grant is to further the reach of existing prevention efforts by providing flexible funding that helps expand the effectiveness of current housing stability and homelessness prevention approaches.

CCHHS Issues Warning on Unlicensed Food Vendors

by Community Contributor • October 31, 2024 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Health and Human Services Environmental Health has noted an increase in unlicensed food vendors throughout the County. These vendors pose a high risk of serious foodborne illness due to unsanitary conditions and should be avoided.

Coconino County can help Income eligible individuals repair/replace utility-related appliances, systems

by Community Contributor • July 21, 2023 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — Income eligible individuals can contact Coconino County Health and Human Services for financial assistance to repair or replace broken appliances including:

Water Heaters, Refrigerators, Cooking Stoves
Microwaves, Furnaces, Air Conditioners
Home Telephone (Landline Only), Washers/Dryers
Evaporative Coolers, Electrical Panels

Coconino County Health and Human Services Ready to Respond to Monkeypox

by Community Contributor • August 9, 2022 • Comments Off

Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS), in partnership with state and federal partners, is responding to the recent increase in monkeypox illness in the United States. Although no cases have been identified in Coconino County, 102 monkeypox cases have been reported in Arizona as of August 5, 2022, and more than 7,000 cases have been identified in 49 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC).

Coconino County Health and Human Services Continues Novel Coronavirus Response Efforts

by Community Contributor • February 28, 2020 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — Recent news has included much information about the outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) Coronavirus, COVID-19, first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Coconino County Health and Human Services, in collaboration with state and…

County appoints Health and Human Services Director

by Community Contributor • July 12, 2019 • Comments Off

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…