More than 13,000 employees serve the public in areas including public safety, public health, flood control, education, parks, libraries, and more. Working for Maricopa County provides a unique ...

The Office of Epidemiology works in collaboration with Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) Community Health Nursing, Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services, Arizona ...

West Nile virus (WNV) is a disease caused by a virus that is spread through mosquito bites. WNV is found on every continent except Antarctica. It was first detected in North America in 1999, and has ...

So far this week, a pronounced south-to-north subtropical moisture plume has been guided into the Desert Southwest between a low pressure disturbance west of the Baja and a large high pressure ...

For each of the following diseases you will find information about the STD's symptoms, how to diagnose and treat it, and any potential complications it may pose. Herpes is caused by the simplex virus ...

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually affect the lungs, but TB bacteria can affect any part of the body, such as the kidney, liver ...

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is a rare brain disorder. The disease progresses rapidly. There is no cure for CJD and it is always deadly. Most people die less than one year after symptoms begin.

Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) is giving shelter dogs another chance to find the loving families they deserve with its upcoming “Aiming for Another Shot at Love” Adoption Event, taking ...

Wildfires often begin unnoticed but quickly spread and produce a noticeable dense smoke that can be seen for miles. Although many in the valley live in urban areas, other areas have what is called a ...

If you need a reasonable modification to participate in a County program, service, or activity, please contact the ADA Coordinator or the appropriate County department. Providing at least three (3) ...

As Benjamin Franklin said: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” By taking a few minutes now to get acquainted with the EDR system and its requirements, you’ll save yourself days of delay ...

Motor vehicle use on unpaved surfaces is restricted by Ordinance P-28 in Maricopa County. You cannot use any vehicle on unpaved public or private property within the unincorporated areas of the County ...