Arizona Launches New Community Health Data Tool

The state's health department unveils an interactive platform for public health information.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The Arizona Department of Health Services has launched a new tool called Community Profiles that provides real-time public health data for 136 communities across the state. The interactive platform includes information on demographics, health outcomes, healthcare access, workforce, facilities, and environmental conditions.

Why it matters

The Community Profiles tool aims to help Arizonans quickly understand the health landscape of their local communities, identify gaps, and take action to improve public health. By consolidating hundreds of health indicators in one place, the state hopes to empower residents and policymakers with data-driven insights.

The details

The new Community Profiles platform is accessible through the state's Public Health Data Portal, which launched in 2025. The tool provides interactive data and maps, guided tours, printable views, metadata, and data downloads. According to Nicole Eiden, a Geographic Information System manager at the Arizona Department of Health Services, 'By bringing hundreds of indicators into one place, it helps people quickly see what is happening in a community, where gaps exist and where action can make the greatest impact.'

  • The Arizona Department of Health Services announced the launch of Community Profiles on February 7, 2026.
  • The state's Public Health Data Portal, which hosts the new tool, was launched in 2025.

The players

Arizona Department of Health Services

The state agency responsible for public health in Arizona and the developer of the new Community Profiles tool.

Nicole Eiden

A Geographic Information System manager at the Arizona Department of Health Services who helped develop the Community Profiles platform.

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What’s next

The Community Profiles tool is now available to all Arizona residents through the state's Public Health Data Portal.

The takeaway

The launch of the Community Profiles tool demonstrates Arizona's commitment to providing its residents with comprehensive, data-driven insights to improve public health outcomes across the state.