A Pima County Collaboration
February 2021 | Issue 4
Vaccine Update

Please visit the Pima County Health Department website for information on current vaccine prioritization and to register (if you have not already done so) and please also check out the Frequently Asked Questions to learn more.
Tucson Weekly: County Superintendent's Office Celebrates Educators Getting Vaccinated

At the Pima County School Superintendent’s Office, the windows that once revealed ordinary office space are now adorned with photos of educators bearing cheerful eyes behind their masks and holding up paper cards showing one of the first signs of hope in a year-long pandemic. CLICK HERE to read the full story!

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Email your vaccine selfie to matthew.stamp@pima.gov.
February is American Heart Month

Did you know that Cardiovascular disease claims the lives of 1 in 3 women?

“Nearly 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented, cardiovascular diseases continue to be a woman’s greatest health threat.”

Even though heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, women often chalk up the symptoms to less life-threatening conditions like acid reflux, the flu, or normal aging.

Click here to learn more about the Warning Signs of Heart Attack and Stroke and how they are different for women, and check out goredforwomen.org.
FDA Exchange Lab Offers Free Tobacco Education Material

Center for Tobacco Product’s Exchange Lab provides a virtual exhibit experience keeping your community informed about tobacco-related issues. The site includes a host of marketing materials that you can choose from according to your audience (e.g. educators, school nurses, family, and advocates, etc.), and youth in both English and Spanish.
Healthy Conversations | Black History Month

Black History Month, celebrated in February of every year, is a fantastic opportunity to teach children about world history, social studies, and modern politics. Specifically, the month looks to highlight African American achievements and recognize the central role African Americans have played in U.S. history.

Our friends at ASBA are celebrating Black History Month with some crucial conversations with Arizona Superintendents. CLICK HERE to watch the videos!
Upcoming PD: Save The Date / Register

Rx360, Shatter The Myths
CLICK HERE to see more upcoming professional development offered by the Pima County School Superintendent's Office.
Please Get Your Flu Shot

In light of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, flu vaccine uptake is very important among all populations for the 2020-2021 flu season. Flu vaccines are safe, effective, and if you do get the flu, you’ll be less sick. Protect yourself and others and get your flu shot! Click here to learn about FREE flu shot resources across Pima County.
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