YCCHS Update:
In Yavapai County, health concerns are always present and sometimes a friendly reminder is a good way to help everyone maximize their health and wellness.
- Yavapai County is in the middle of the mosquito season. Many community members see and experience this daily! The mosquitos aren’t carrying serious diseases this season, but they have in the past.
o The best prevention is to remove standing water from your residence, use repellents like DEET, citronella candles, and eucalyptus mineral oil.
- Physical and mental wellness are necessary to remain resilient and prepared for other stressors in life. Enhance your wellness with simple, easy steps:
o Find time to move during your work and interrupt repetitive or stationary activities. Motion is lotion!
o Don’t delay preventative checks with your doctor, they can catch issues early or confirm that you’re right on track.
o Make time for quality experiences with friends and family. It plays a real role in your health!
- For physical safety, we’re in monsoon season so flooding is an active hazard that can suddenly appear. Avoid flood areas whenever possible.
- As a reminder, remain aware of fentanyl’s prevalence and deadliness in our community. MATFORCE has accurately stated, “One Pill Can Kill”.
COVID-19 Free Testing Sites: We ask that you wear a mask at our testing sites and that you only come to be tested if you are symptomatic or have been recently exposed to COVID-19.
Prescott and Prescott Valley COVID-19 Testing Site: Prescott Gateway Mall, 3250 Gateway Blvd. Prescott. Monday-Friday. Time: 9:00am-4:00pm. Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm. Closed: Sunday
Cottonwood: Verde Valley Medical Center 300 South Willard St Cottonwood, AZ 86326. PCR test.
Monday-Friday. Time: 8:00am-5:30pm.
Camp Verde: Northern Arizona Healthcare Camp Verde Campus 1298 W Finnie Flat Rd Camp Verde, AZ 86322. PCR test.
Monday-Friday. Time: 8:00am-5:30pm.
Yavapai County reports 365 COVID-19 Cases and 4 deaths since Wednesday, August 17th, 2022. There have been 54,328 positive cases and 1,270 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. Yavapai Regional Medical Center reports 13 COVID patients, VVMC reports 9 patients, and the VA reports 0 patients. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or what seems to be a bad cold, please get tested for COVID-19.
COVID-19 Vaccines now available for all persons aged 6 months and older: Call today to schedule your vaccine appointment at any of our locations. Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Cottonwood. 928-771-3122.
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