Health Improvement Partnership of Maricopa County

Although last Tuesday marked the end of Healthy Aging Month, every day is an opportunity to highlight steps we can take to support the aging population.

𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 & 𝗕𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲
Balanced nutrition and regular physical activity are the foundation of healthy aging. Nutritious meals fuel the body, while daily movement strengthens muscles, supports heart health, and helps maintain independence.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀
Preventive care saves lives. Routine checkups, screenings, and immunizations help detect problems early when they are most treatable and ensure individuals stay on track with their health goals.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲
Healthy aging is also about safety and respect. Know the signs of elder abuse, whether physical, emotional, or financial, and speak up if you see them. Protecting older adults ensures that everyone can age with dignity.

Together, we can create communities where every individual has the opportunity to live well, longer.
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Helpful resources:
Maricopa County Public Health https://www.maricopa.gov/4396/Healthy-Aging

Area Agency on Aging 2025 Resource Guidehttps://www.aaaphx.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AAA-2025-Resource-Guide.pdf

🏆 From finalist to winner!

Lilliana (Lily) Cardenas, our RISE Subdivision Manager, has been honored with the Phoenix Business Journal’s Health Care Hero Award in Community Outreach!

Lily transforms outreach into a community-led process—uplifting resident voices, building trust, and creating lasting partnerships for a healthier, more equitable Maricopa County.

We couldn’t be prouder! 💙

Only 2 days left to register for our September partner meeting! Register now: bit.ly/sept25qpm

Partners: Please join the Health Improvement Partnership of Maricopa County (HIPMC) for their September Quarterly Partner Meeting! This meeting is a great way to learn about the Maricopa County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and network with fellow community members and organizations who are leaders in this work.

Wednesday, September 3, 2025
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
The Salvation Army Kroc Center (Phoenix)
Registration is required: bit.ly/sept25qpm

Visit hipmc.org for more on the partnership and the CHIP.
See posts, photos, and more on Facebook.

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 (𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗣) 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸
These meetings are shorter, action-oriented check-ins designed to keep momentum strong.

*Please note that meeting times vary for each subcommittee*

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
Mental Health Subcommittee https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rW67R5z8QRKQx7beSCZ0qQ
Access to Health Care Subcommittee https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AWzw5UWzSBWbR_7K8nkQ5A
Access to Healthy Food Subcommittee https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hmRWps55SI-Y645c2N5kwA
Housing/Homelessness Subcommittee https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8c-dRWXWQcSP-oAFpdraWA

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
Substance Use Subcommittee https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DhRsq8oYSuCXdw7J3ppmyg
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𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀?🍪
It's not too late to join! Visit our CHIP webpage to see what we've accomplished so far, what's ahead, and view notes from past meetings: https://www.maricopa.gov/5961/Maricopa-County-Community-Health-Improve

ICYMI: Before August hits, remember to check out the July edition of the HIPMC newsletter! Read it here: https://conta.cc/46VGDkJ

In it, you'll find:
⛱ A special opportunity for partners to highlight their community success stories
⛱ A video spotlight on Dora, our HIPMC - Synapse Liaison
⛱ A job opportunity, resource for caregivers, and more!

CHIP meetings have wrapped for the week; thank you to those who stopped by!

We'll see you again in August⬇️

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸! 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 (𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗣)
These upcoming meetings will be shorter, action-oriented check-ins designed to keep momentum strong and our community connected. Don't miss your chance to collaborate and make an impact!

*Please note that meeting times vary for each subcommittee*

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
Mental Health Subcommittee https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ZIGN9oV5RlS2q0ZelnRKdQ
Access to Health Care Subcommittee https://zoom.us/meeting/register/LHEEMv6fQVWN9Q2kG6W7xw
Access to Healthy Food Subcommittee https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_JWdcjwOQkiDsM_SaS5ayw
Housing/Homelessness Subcommittee https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZV1JluADTJu_kk91pcU0hA

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
Substance Use Subcommittee https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kShqyhjKSaGJvsM9YU2FHw

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𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀?🍪
It's not too late to join! Visit our CHIP webpage to see what we've accomplished so far, what's ahead, and view notes from past meetings: https://www.maricopa.gov/5961/Maricopa-County-Community-Health-Improve

𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁
Thursday, July 10, 2025
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3350201382678705495

In 2024, nearly 60% of heat-related deaths in Maricopa County involved substance use—most involving stimulants. This webinar will take a closer look at the growing intersection between substance use and extreme heat, and what we can do about it.