Cochise County Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed an overview of Open Meeting Laws and the status of opioid settlement revenues and expenditure limits. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to evaluating various funding proposals, including peer navigator positions, a peer support specialist, community recovery navigators, detention health nursing staff, narcotics testing equipment, and behavioral health diversion programs. The committee ultimately recommended funding for all presented proposals and discussed procedures for future funding requests and multi-year support.
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The board meeting covered several public health initiatives, including strategies for preventing West Nile Virus and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and protocols for tuberculosis screening and treatment. The agenda also included reports on Vital Records processing, client satisfaction metrics for clinics, and facility status updates across the county. Additionally, members discussed updates on a future sterile fly facility and scheduling for upcoming community events.
Dec 5, 2025·Board meeting
Coochis County Board Of Health Meeting
The meeting commenced with introductions, noting the presence of new board members. A significant discussion revolved around community clean-up initiatives in Purderville concerning junk, tires, and appliances, and subsequent enforcement of related codes. The Chair outlined key initiatives for 2026, focusing on attaining age-friendly public health department certification for the county. This involves training staff to eliminate stigmatizing language, ensure appropriate support for seniors, and recognize senior needs. Another major agenda item was the Justice Care Collective, which successfully facilitated the waiving of noncriminal warrants for homeless or indigent individuals and connected them with support and treatment programs across various locations including Bisby, Sierra Vista, Douglas, and Benson. The epidemiology update focused on the ongoing measles outbreak in Arizona, noting a significant increase in cases, primarily among unvaccinated or undervaccinated minors, while confirming that Coochis County currently maintains a higher than recommended vaccination rate for MMR. The discussion also covered supportive activities for seniors, such as providing healthy fruits and vegetables sourced from the McNeel Co-op to nursing homes, and combating social isolation by fostering interaction between seniors and youth.
