Public Health

Maricopa County's current COVID-19 Hospital Admission Level is LOW. Learn more about ways to stay safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

If you have questions regarding diseases we track like COVID-19, finding vaccine events and testing, 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. Public Health Reports First Case of Mpox Since January

    Posted to Public Health on May 19, 2023

    This comes at a time when other jurisdictions around the country are seeing new clusters of mpox and the CDC is warning of the possibility of another increase in cases during the summer. Read on...
  1. Maricopa County Confirms Pediatric Flu Death

    Posted to Public Health on January 24, 2023

    Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) confirmed the death of a child due to influenza. The child was not immunized. Officials ask Maricopa County residents to get their flu shot to help slow the spread of flu. Read on...
  1. Maricopa County Department of Public Health Conducting Point of Dispensing Exercise

    Posted to Public Health on January 9, 2023

    The Maricopa County Department of Public Health Office of Preparedness and Response (MCDPH OPR) will be conducting a full-scale exercise on the campus of Scottsdale Community College on January 11 from 7:00am-5:00pm. Read on...
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  1. Sat, May 27

    COVID-19 Testing - Premier Lab @ Premier Lab Solutions Free public event, pre-registration on website, ac...
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  2. Sat, May 27

    COVID-19 Testing - Rapid Reliable @ Wesley Unified Methodist Church Free public event, pre-registration on website, ap...
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  3. Sun, May 28

    COVID 19 Testing - Revive Health @ Tolleson Veterans Park Free public event, pre-registration on website, ac...
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  1. Sun, May 28

    COVID-19 Testing - Premier Lab @ Premier Lab Solutions Free public event, pre-registration on website, ac...
    Read On
  2. Sun, May 28

    COVID-19 Testing - Rapid Reliable Testing @ DocGo in Mesa Free public event, pre-registration on website, ap...
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  3. Mon, May 29

    COVID-19 Testing - Revive Health @ Setay Dance & Fitness Free public event, pre-registration on website, ac...
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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.