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District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Flu Vaccinations offered at Coconino County Health and Human Services

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September 11, 2020
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Coconino County Government
ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA
Supervisor, District 2
Special Edition
Supervisor Liz Archuleta;
(928) 679-7152;
Theresa M. Munoz, Executive Assistant; (928) 679-7162; tmunoz@coconino.az.gov
In This Newsletter:
  • Quote of the Day
  • In Honor of Patriot Day
  • September is Hunger Action Month
  • Flu Vaccinations Available at CCHHS
  • Housing Eviction Resources
  • Free Legal Talk Series
  • Saliva-based COVID-19 Testing Available
  • Don’t forget to fill out the 2020 Census!
  • COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
  • NEW COVID-19 Weekly Report
  • AZDHS COVID-19 Website
  • Stay Connected with Us!
Quote of the Day
“Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.”
—President Barack Obama
In Honor of Patriot Day
On this day each year, Patriot Day occurs in memory of the people killed on September 11th. Today also marks the Inaugural Matthew J. Broehm Memorial Williams Stand Down and Patriot Day Parade, which aims to connect homeless and at-risk veterans and their families with the essential community services they need.
The parade is named in honor of Lance Corporal Matthew J. Broehm U.S. Marine Corps who was killed in action on November 4th, 2010 in Afghanistan.
Coconino County recognizes that by taking care of our veterans, we return the commitment and their sacrifice to defend the Constitution of the United States and to preserve the values we hold so dear and that make us stronger as a community.
September is Hunger Action Month
Over 1 million people in Arizona suffer from food insecurity. The need for hunger relief services is even higher in Coconino County, with 21% of the population considered food insecure and over half of the children in Flagstaff qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors recently proclaimed September 2020 as Hunger Action Month in Coconino County.
If you need support, please click the button to the right for a list of local organizations that provide hunger relief services.
Flu Vaccinations offered at
Coconino County Health and Human Services
Seasonal influenza vaccine is being offered at the Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff. Drive-up and Walk-up Flu Vaccination Clinics will be held every Friday beginning September 11 and every other Saturday beginning September 12 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. No appointment is needed. Masks or face coverings are required.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccination as the first step in protecting against flu viruses. It is strongly recommended that everyone 6 months old and over get a flu shot each year.
The cost for a flu vaccination at the CCHHS Clinic is $30. CCHHS is contracted with most major insurance carriers. As a courtesy, CCHHS will bill the insurance carrier, but those seeking a flu shot should check with their insurance provider to determine whether they are covered.
Individuals are asked to bring their insurance or Medicare card and if possible, to please bring a completed vaccine consent form available at www.coconino.az.gov/fighttheflu.
No one will be denied service due to inability to pay. Every year a new vaccine is manufactured to combat circulating influenza viruses during each flu season. While it is too early to determine the effectiveness of this season’s vaccine, immunization reduces the chance of influenza-related complications, such as hospitalization, chronic disease, and/or death. The immune system will be better prepared to combat the flu the earlier people get the vaccine.
Housing Eviction Resources
Please share these eviction and housing resource links with your family, friends and neighbors. These are updated with statewide information about the CDC Order and the Governor’s Order postponing certain evictions as well as resources for finding housing legal help, help paying rent and bills, and homelessness resources. You can click the image below to access the full list.
Free Legal Talk Series
Saliva-based COVID-19 Testing Available
Saliva-based COVID-19 testing will be available at Fort Tuthill beginning on September 8th. A few items to note for those seeking testing:
📍Children under 5 years old cannot receive saliva tests.
📍Nasopharyngeal testing will continue to be available for individuals under the required age and those who prefer the swab test.
📍Those seeking COVID-19 saliva testing are asked to abstain from food or drink for 30 minutes prior to the test.
Don’t forget to fill out the 2020 Census!
Currently only 44.2% of Coconino County residents have filled out the 2020 Census. This is worrisome because this can result in a SEVERE under count if more of our community members do not respond. The Census is important because it ensures that Coconino County receives federal funds for things like Public Safety, Schools, Roads and Infrastructure, Medicare and Medicaid, and more!
The Census also determines how many seats each state gets in the House of Representatives.It’s important to remember the following when filling out the 2020 Census:
  • Count everyone who is living in your house on or after 04/01/20 on your census form
  • The census DOES NOT ask about citizenship
  • All information collected is required BY LAW to be kept confidential
  • Make sure to include children and babies when filling out your census
  • EVERYONE COUNTS!
You count. Your families count. Your neighbors count.
COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
As of September 11, 2020
These figures are updated and will be shared every morning at 10:00 am in order tocoincide with the Arizona Department of Health Services release of data. We will continue sharing these figures in our daily newsletter.
Here is the information as of 09/11/2020:
NEW COVID-19 Weekly Report Available
The Coconino County Health and Human Services has issued a new weekly report entitled COVID-19 Coconino County Weekly Update.
The report is updated weekly and includes a COVID-19 situation summary, key takeaways, demographic and geographic information, hospitalizations and testing data related to Coconino County residents.
AZDHS COVID-19 Website
AZDHS just updated their COVID-19 website which now includes race and ethnicity on confirmed cases, location of confirmed cases by zip code, ages & gender of related deaths, and number of hospital beds & ICU beds available.
Stay Connected with Us!
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