The Zuckerman College of Public Health at the University of Arizona and the Pima County Health Department are pleased to announce the formal renewal of their partnership through a framework called an ‘Academic Health Department’ that is designed to enhance public health instruction, practice, research, and workforce development in Pima County.

The Zuckerman College of Public Health at the University of Arizona and the Pima County Health Department (PCHD) are pleased to announce the formal renewal of their partnership through a framework called an ‘Academic Health Department’ (AHD) that is designed to enhance public health instruction, practice, research, and workforce development in Pima County.

The college and PCHD signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue the AHD partnership that was first formalized in 2019. The PCHD Academic Health Department was the first in Arizona, and there are now four Academic Health Departments around the state. All the AHDs are dedicated to improving public health education, training, research and community health in our state.

Members of the AHD core team from the Zuckerman College of Public Health are: Dr. Paloma Beamer, Interim Associate Dean of Community Engagement and Dr. Katie Careaga, Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator. From the Pima County Health Department: Dr. Theresa Cullen, Director and Liz Abrams, Academic Partnership and Internship/Volunteer Coordinator.

More information about the AHD partnership can be found on our website: publichealth.arizona.edu/outreach/community-engagement-and-outreach/ahd

Pima County Health Department recruits public health students and graduates

This spring 2024, representatives from Pima County Health Department, including some of our public health alumni, joined a panel discussion for UArizona students about career and internship opportunities at the Health Department and how to effectively pursue open positions.

You can learn about job opportunities, how to apply, and resume strategies in our recap story about the panel discussion, with videos of the presentations, just click the link above.

Public Health Documentary Summer Screening Series in June 2024

During the month of June, the Pima County Academic Health Department is hosting a Summer Series documentary viewing of the PBS docuseries The Invisible Shield.

This four-part series delves into the challenges faced by public health professionals, including the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The docuseries aims to deepen the understanding of public health practitioners about the critical impact that they have on the lives in their communities, and to inspire all of us to continue our vital work safeguarding human health.

Dr. Careaga will lead a discussion of public health programs and practice following each viewing session.

June 6th,  2024 12:30pm-2:30pm | Episode 1: The Old Play Book (54 min).
Screening in person at Abrams Conference rooms 3108/3110. This screening already happened.

June 13th, 2024 12:30pm-2:30pm | Episode 2: Follow the Data (54 min).
This screening already happened.

June 20th, 2024 12:30pm-2:30pm | Episode 3: Inoculation & Inequity (53 min).
Join the virtual screening on Teams.

June 27th, 2024 12:30pm-2:30pm | Episode 4: The New Play Book (54 min).
Screening in person at Abrams Conference rooms 3108/3110. For more information and to RSVP please email:  angel.scott-westbrock@pima.gov. Please note: space is limited and RSVP is required.