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Join us for our upcoming webinars, CHNA 101 and CHIP 101!

Want to learn how Maricopa County assesses the health priorities of our communities and develops strategies to address these priorities? Join us for our webinars on the county's Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)! The CHNA 101 webinar will educate participants on the purpose and equity-driven process of this past CHNA cycle. The CHIP 101 webinar will inform participants of how data from the CHNA is integrated into health improvement strategies through HIPMC work.

As the HIPMC begins planning for the 2024-2026 Maricopa County CHIP, these webinars are great for current partners looking to refresh their knowledge, and new partners eager to learn and join our efforts. Please use the links below to register today! All are welcome!

SUN Bucks (Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer)

Families can receive support this summer with the SUN Bucks program! This is a new, permanent program where families with eligible school-aged children can receive $120 per child to buy groceries during the summer.

For households already enrolled in federal assistance programs, children are automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks if the program is available in the state/area of residence. Families can also apply directly for SUN Bucks if they qualify for income limits and other requirements. Program development and details vary across states, territories, and tribal agencies. Please click the button below to verify availability, eligibility, and restrictions.

Upcoming Events with Affirm

Affirm is celebrating their 50th anniversary!

Join Affirm for their 50th Anniversary Celebration, Looking Back | Moving Forward! Affirm has been ensuring sexual and reproductive health for all across Arizona since 1974. Come celebrate Affirm's five decades of impact across the state in this evening of recognition!

Thursday, September 26th at 5:30 PM

Click to buy tickets.

Click for sponsorship info.

Friendly House Youth Summer Camp

This summer, Friendly House is hosting a free youth summer camp. The curriculum aims to inform and engage youths ages 12-19 in health topics related to sexually transmitted infections, HIV, substance use, and pregnancy, along with programming that includes guest speakers, financial literacy, and college preparedness.

Monday - Wednesday, July 22nd-24th, from 8 AM - 3 PM

Click to register.

Note: Consent form required for participation.

Meet Shayna Diamond, the new Community Health Manager!

We would like to introduce you to Shayna Diamond, the new Community Health Manager! Shayna is in a brand-new role created to oversee the Maricopa County Department of Public Health team that supports the CHNA and CHIP, including the HIPMC. We asked her a few questions to provide insight into her new role. Read her interview below!

What are you responsible for in your position?

As the Community Health Manager, I provide strategic direction to the CHNA, the CHIP, and the Focus Population staff (individuals living with a disability, aging adults, Native Americans, LGBTQ+, and Refugee/Immigrant/Migrant). This team ensures that our community health initiatives are well-coordinated, data-driven, and impactful, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes for the population we serve.

What are you looking forward to most in your new role?

I’m excited to foster collaboration to improve the quality of life in our community. This position is able to move the needle on both community engagement and health equity, two areas I love! 

What excites you about the HIPMC?

HIPMC is where the rubber hits the road! After a year of the CHNA gathering input from our residents, the CHNA findings are used by organizations as they come together to develop the CHIP and implement strategic plans to address our health needs. We can do so much more together than we can apart, and the impact is long-lasting. We have a chance to make an incredible difference in our community. THAT excites me.

What would your slogan be if you were a brand?

Putting the We in Wellness

How can an organization/company get in contact with you?

The most practical approach is to email me at Shayna.diamond@maricopa.gov or connect with me on LinkedIn at Shayna Diamond, MA, PMP | LinkedIn

Is there anything else you would like to share, or want people to know about you?

My favorite quote by a fellow Anthropologist is from Margaret Mead, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”