August 23, 2026

HEALTH

HEALTH

New COVID-19 booster doses available at Pima County clinics

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New bivalent COVID-19 booster doses that protects against the parent virus as well as Omicron sub-variants are now available at clinics in Pima County and at the Abrams Public Health Center. The shots are also widely available at pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS. Booster doses are available at all three Health Department clinics, as well […]
HEALTH

Know the signs of bullying

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Bullying is a serious problem worldwide. According to the analysis of this organization, 40% of students at primary and secondary levels have suffered bullying. The incidence of bullying occurs equally in public institutions, as in private schools. Types of bullying • Verbal: ranges from actions as simple as calling names, ignoring a colleague on purpose, […]
HEALTH

Pima County revises strict marijuana zoning rules

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The Pima County Board of Supervisor voted in favor on August 02, to revise its zoning regulations for marijuana dispensaries and cultivation locations, modifying the strict standards that were introduced more than a decade ago, when only medical marijuana was permitted in Arizona.  After Arizona voters approved recreational use of marijuana for adults in 2020, […]
COVID-19 HEALTH

Elder Abuse Spreads, Stoked by the Pandemic

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Several different circumstances, due to the pandemic, have facilitated the spread of elder abuse. There has been a shortage of licensed caregivers, low pay, and caregiver burnout. Also, social isolation, which is a risk factor for abuse, has kept family members from visiting and checking in on their older loved ones. There are 51 cases of
HEALTH

Toolkit for Pregnant People and New Parents

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 If you are pregnant or were recently pregnant, you are more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19 compared to people who are not pregnant. Pregnancy causes changes in the body that could make it easier to get very sick from respiratory viruses like the one that causes COVID-19. These changes in the body can […]
HEALTH

Do you know someone with Alzheimer’s disease?

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Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias can create daily challenges for people living with the disease and their caregivers. The number of people living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias has increased in the recent years and events like the COVID-19 pandemic have increased barriers to socialization and service. That’s why PCOA is committed to screening […]
EDUCATION HEALTH

Racism and Mental Health

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Over the past year, the media has shared stories of police violence, hate crimes, and other forms of racial discrimination. Talking about the effects of racism is not always easy, but we must start the conversation. If racism is taking a toll on your mental health, you’re not alone, help is available. If you think […]
COVID-19 HEALTH

FDA OKs Boosters, “Mix & Match”

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On Oct. 20, the FDA issued guidance on boosters for the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccines. Single dose “boosters” have been given the green light for those who are: (https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-takes-additional-actions-use-booster-dose-covid-19-vaccines) 65 years of age and older 18 through 64

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