COVID-19 Weekly Update – Wednesday, March 10, 2021
To date, Cochise County has administered 35,758 COVID-19 vaccines to community members. In an effort to ensure Cochise community members who are 65 and older are still being prioritized in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, there will now be a closed POD event available to them. Cochise Health Department worked with ADHS to set aside... Read More
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Post Date: 03/08
COVID-19 Weekly Update – Monday March 8, 2021
Saturday, March 6: Fry Fire District point of dispensing (POD) event held at Buena High School administered 712 COVID-19 vaccines to the Cochise community. To date, Cochise County has administered 34,488 COVID-19 vaccines to community members. Monday, March 8: The CDC released interim Public Health Recommendations for fully... Read More Post Date: 03/05
Palominas Multi-Use Trail is Open for Daytime Recreational Activities
Residents of Palominas and the greater Hereford area now have access to yet another recreational opportunity in their neighborhood. The Palominas Multi-use Trail is a two-mile loop trail open to hikers, strollers, bikes, and horseback riding, located north and west of the Palominas Elementary School on the County’... Read More
Post Date: 03/03
Cochise County Adopts State Hybrid Phased Model as COVID-19 Immunization Phases Expand to 55 and Older
BISBEE, Az. (March 3, 2021) – On Monday, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced a new hybrid approach to COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The new phases are based on age and essential worker categories. The recommendation is to open to additional age categories... Read More
Post Date: 03/02
BISBEE, Az. (March 2, 2021) – Over the weekend, Fry Fire District organized its Saturday COVID-19 immunization event and was prepared to vaccinate 800 registered residents. However, only 710 of those registered appointments lived or worked in Cochise County.
A mass collaboration between Fry Fire District, Cochise County Health and Social Services, Sierra Vista Fire and Medical Services... Read More
Post Date: 02/26
Cochise County Strategic Work Plan for 2021-2024
Board of Supervisors Adopt Top Priorities for Cochise County
BISBEE, Az. (February 26, 2021) – The Cochise County Board of Supervisors adopted and presented the direction of the county’s strategic plan and base framework for the upcoming 2021-2024 term. The plan unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors outlines the path of... Read More
Post Date: 02/24
Emergency Rental Assistance Available for Cochise County Residents
Arizona DES Launches New Emergency Rental Assistance Program
BISBEE, Az. (February 24, 2021) – Earlier this month, Governor Doug Ducey announced the launch of a new Emergency Rental Assistance Program that provides financial assistance and housing stability to Arizona residents,... Read More
Post Date: 01/29
Finding Meaning & Hope Workshop
Wednesday, March 3- May 12, 2021
Post Date: 01/12
Cochise County Health and Social Services is working diligently to ensure that the public has the most up-to-date information available. Any updates regarding vaccine deliveries in our communities will be available on the COVID-19 Vaccine site. Continue to check for updates and guidance.