Phoenix COVID-19 Testing and Select Vaccination Events

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Phoenix COVID-19 Testing and Select Vaccination Events

<div class="ExternalClass1FF59FCB2CBD41E994B9128FA44F8C8F"><html> <div class="ExternalClassFA4EFB964BD142158CA446F5807F9C77"> <h2>COVID-19 Testing </h2>We're all in this together. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID19?src=hash" target="_blank">#COVID19</a> testing with no out-of-pocket cost. The city of #PHX now has two #COVID19 mobile testing vans out in the community. See also list of <a href="/newsroom/em-and-hs/1561" target="_blank">COVID-19 Information, Testing, Resources, and City Impacts.</a> A limited number of free at-home COVID-19 test kits and masks will be available at mobile testing events on a first-come, first-served basis. Mobile Van #1: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">Vincere Cancer Center</a> Mobile Van #2: <a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">Premier Lab Solutions</a> <h2> Vaccinations </h2>Select events marked with Testing & Vaccination Event offer COVID-19 tests and vaccines! For other vaccine locations see <a target="_blank" href="https://www.maricopa.gov/5659/COVID-19-Vaccine-Locations">Maricopa County Vaccine Finder</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.vaccines.gov/search/">Vaccines.gov seach</a>. <h3>Friday, January 28, 2022 </h3> Mobile Van #1. Falcon Park Testing Event 3420 W. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a><h3>Saturday, January 29, 2022 </h3> Mobile Van #1. Paradise Valley Park Testing Event 17642 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a> Mobile Van #2. Yucca Library 5648 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015 Testing Event 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a> Partner Event. Cartwright Elementary School 2825 N. 59th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85035 Testing & Vaccination Event 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Register at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/cartwrightelementarytesting">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/cartwrightelementarytesting</a> Event Partners: Vincere Cancer Center, Cartwright Elementary School, Chicanos Por La Causa and City of Phoenix <h3>Monday, January 31, 2022 </h3> Mobile Van #1. Chicanos Por La Causa Testing & Vaccination Event 6850 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85033 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a> Mobile Van #2. Santa Maria Park 3425 S. 71st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85043 Testing Event 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a> <h3>Tuesday, February 1, 2022 </h3>Mobile Van #1. Cortez Park 3434 W. Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85051 Noon - 7:00 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a><h3>Wednesday, February 2, 2022 </h3>Mobile Van #2. El Oso Park 3451 N. 75th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85033 Noon - 7:00 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a><h3>Thursday, February 3, 2022 </h3>Mobile Van #1. El Reposo Park 502 E. Alta Vista Road, Phoenix, AZ 85042 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a><h3>Friday, February 4, 2022 </h3>Mobile Van #1. Falcon Park 3420 W. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a><h3>Saturday, February 5, 2022 </h3>Mobile Van #1. AGEEZ Hair Center Testing & Vaccination Event 542 W. Southern Aveue, Phoenix, AZ 85041 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a>Mobile Van #2. Trailside Point Park 7215 W. Vineyard Road, Laveen, AZ 85339 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a><h3>Monday, February 7, 2022 </h3>Mobile Van #1. Chicanos Por La Causa 6850 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85033 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a>Mobile Van #2. Roadrunner Park 3502 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a><h3>Tuesday, February 8, 2022 </h3>Mobile Van #1. Paradise Valley Park 17642 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032 Noon - 7:00 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a><h3>Wednesday, February 9, 2022 </h3>Mobile Van #2. Washington Park 6655 N. 23rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a><h3>Thursday, February 10, 2022 </h3>Mobile Van #1. Western Star Park 4425 E. Western Star Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85044 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a><h3>Friday, February 11, 2022 </h3>Mobile Van #1. Cortez Park 3434 W. Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85051 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a><h3>Saturday, February 12, 2022 </h3>Mobile Van #1. Cesar Chavez Park 7858 S. 35th Avenue, Laveen Village, AZ 85339 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a>Mobile Van #2. South Mountain Community Center 212 E. Alta Vista Road, Phoenix, AZ 85042 Testing Event 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a><h3>Monday, February 14, 2022 </h3>Mobile Van #1. Fry’s Food Store 6601 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85033 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a>Mobile Van #2. Sueño Park 4401 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85035 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a><h3>Tuesday, February 15, 2022 </h3>Mobile Van #1. Paradise Valley Park 17642 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032 Noon - 7:00 p.m. Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a> </div> </html></div>

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COVID-19 Information, Testing, Resources, and City Impacts	https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/em-and-hs/1561	Emergency Management & Homeland Security	1/28/2022 4:30:00 PM	https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1561/Newsroom_Combined.jpg		COVID-19 Information, Testing, Resources, and City Impacts	<div class="ExternalClass329D213CF6234E69892F2EE99B4A06D2"><html> <p><strong>We're in this together!</strong> Looking for help? Find information related to the COVID-19 pandemic on this page. Residents with questions about city services and programs are encouraged to call <strong>(602) 262-3111</strong> or e-mail <a href="mailto:contactus@phoenix.gov" target="_blank">contactus@phoenix.gov</a>. Phoenix small businesses needing help can call the Phoenix Community and Economic Development hotline at <strong>(602) 262-5040</strong>.</p> <h3>Phoenix COVID-19 Testing and Select Vaccination Events<br></h3> <p> <a href="/newsroom/em-and-hs/1399" target="_blank">Find upcoming testing dates and locations, either on-site or with Phoenix's Mobile Testing Van. Select sites now also offer Vaccinations! Learn more.</a> </p><h3>Vaccine Fact Sheet</h3><p>Download information about the currently approved vaccines.<br><a href="/piosite/Documents/Vaccine-Fact-Sheet-English.pdf" target="_blank">Vaccine Fact Sheet - English (PDF)</a><br><a href="/piosite/Documents/Vaccine-Fact-Sheet-Spanish.pdf" target="_blank">Vaccine Fact Sheet - Spanish (PDF)</a><br><a href="/piosite/Documents/Vaccine-Fact-Sheet-Chinese.pdf" target="_blank">Vaccine Fact Sheet- Chinese (PDF)</a><br></p><h3>Masks Required in City Buildings Regardless of Vaccination Status</h3><p><a href="/newsroom/em-and-hs/1917" target="_blank">On May 19, 2021 the Phoenix City Council updated the Face Coverings information to automatically adjust with CDC guidance. On July 27, 2021, the CDC updated that guidance to require masking indoors in communities with substantial or high virus transmission rates, regardless of vaccination status. Effective Monday, August 2, 2021, masks are required in all city buildings. As previously decided by the Council, private businesses may set their own policies regarding face coverings applicable to their employees and customers. </a>(<strong>Note: </strong>The airport and public transit remain covered by the Federal mask mandate.) <br></p><h3>Downtown Phoenix Buildings Are “By Appointment Only”<br></h3><p><a target="_blank" href="/newsroom/public-works/1084">Public access to the following downtown city of Phoenix buildings is currently by appointment only </a><br></p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><p>Phoenix City Hall – 200 W. Washington St.<br>Calvin C. Goode Building – 251 W. Washington St.<br>Phoenix Public Transit Building – 302 N. First Ave</p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><p> </p> <h3>City of Phoenix Impacted City Services Update</h3> <p> <a href="/newsroom/em-and-hs/1054" target="_blank">Learn what's impacted with current city services. Learn more.</a> <br> </p> <h3>Coronavirus Business & Resident Resources </h3> <p> <a href="/resources" target="_blank">Additional resources for Phoenix businesses, the workforce, and residents relating to COVID-19. Learn more.</a> <br> </p> <h3>Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Strategic Plan</h3> <p> <a href="/COVIDrelief" target="_blank">Information and updates on the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Strategic Plan funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Learn more.</a> <br> </p> </html></div>	https://www.phoenix.gov/emergency	News
Phoenix COVID-19 Testing and Select Vaccination Events	https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/em-and-hs/1399	Emergency Management & Homeland Security	1/28/2022 4:30:00 PM	https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1399/Newsroom_Virus_Testing.jpg		Phoenix COVID-19 Testing and Select Vaccination Events	<div class="ExternalClass1FF59FCB2CBD41E994B9128FA44F8C8F"><html> <div class="ExternalClassFA4EFB964BD142158CA446F5807F9C77"> <br> <h2>COVID-19 Testing<br></h2><p>We're all in this together. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID19?src=hash" target="_blank">#COVID19</a> testing with no out-of-pocket cost. The city of #PHX now has two #COVID19 mobile testing vans out in the community. See also list of <a href="/newsroom/em-and-hs/1561" target="_blank">COVID-19 Information, Testing, Resources, and City Impacts.</a> </p><p><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">A</span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> limited number of free at-home COVID-19 test kits and masks will be available at mobile testing events on a first-come, first-served basis</span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">.</span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"> <strong>Mobile Van #1: </strong><a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">Vincere Cancer Center</a><br></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;"> <strong>Mobile Van #2: </strong><a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">Premier Lab Solutions</a><br></p><h2> Vaccinations<br></h2><p>Select events marked with <strong> <span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing & Vaccination Event</span></strong> offer COVID-19 tests and vaccines! For other vaccine locations see <a target="_blank" href="https://www.maricopa.gov/5659/COVID-19-Vaccine-Locations">Maricopa County Vaccine Finder</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.vaccines.gov/search/">Vaccines.gov seach</a>.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"></span></p> <h3>Friday, January 28, 2022<br></h3><p> <strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Falcon Park<br> <strong> <span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing Event</span></strong><br> 3420 W. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009<br> 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><h3>Saturday, January 29, 2022<br></h3><p> <strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Paradise Valley Park<br> <strong> <span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing Event</span></strong><br> 17642 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032<br> 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><p> <strong>Mobile Van #2.</strong> Yucca Library<br> 5648 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015<br> <strong> <span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing Event</span></strong><br> 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a><br></p><p> <strong>Partner Event</strong>. Cartwright Elementary School<br>2825 N. 59th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85035<br><strong><span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing & Vaccination Event</span></strong><br>11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.<br>Register at <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/cartwrightelementarytesting">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/cartwrightelementarytesting</a><br><span style="font-size:13.3333px;">Event Partners: Vincere Cancer Center, Cartwright Elementary School, Chicanos Por La Causa and City of Phoenix</span></span><br></p><h3>Monday, January 31, 2022<br></h3><p> <strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Chicanos Por La Causa<br> <strong> <span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing & Vaccination Event</span></strong><br> 6850 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85033<br> 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><p> <strong>Mobile Van #2.</strong> Santa Maria Park<br> 3425 S. 71st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85043<br> <strong> <span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing Event</span></strong><br> 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a><br></p><h3>Tuesday, February 1, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Cortez Park<br> 3434 W. Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85051<br> Noon - 7:00 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><h3>Wednesday, February 2, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #2.</strong> El Oso Park<br> 3451 N. 75th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85033<br> Noon - 7:00 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a></p><h3>Thursday, February 3, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> El Reposo Park<br> 502 E. Alta Vista Road, Phoenix, AZ 85042<br> 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><h3>Friday, February 4, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Falcon Park<br> 3420 W. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009<br> 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><h3>Saturday, February 5, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> AGEEZ Hair Center<br> <strong><span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing & Vaccination Event</span></strong><br> 542 W. Southern Aveue, Phoenix, AZ 85041<br> 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><p><strong>Mobile Van #2.</strong> Trailside Point Park<br> 7215 W. Vineyard Road, Laveen, AZ 85339<br> 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a></p><h3>Monday, February 7, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Chicanos Por La Causa<br> 6850 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85033<br> 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><p><strong>Mobile Van #2.</strong> Roadrunner Park<br> 3502 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032<br> 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a></p><h3>Tuesday, February 8, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Paradise Valley Park<br> 17642 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032<br> Noon - 7:00 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><h3>Wednesday, February 9, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #2.</strong> Washington Park<br> 6655 N. 23rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015<br> Noon - 1:00 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a></p><h3>Thursday, February 10, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Western Star Park<br> 4425 E. Western Star Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85044<br> 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><h3>Friday, February 11, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Cortez Park<br> 3434 W. Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85051<br> 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><h3>Saturday, February 12, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Cesar Chavez Park<br> 7858 S. 35th Avenue, Laveen Village, AZ 85339<br> 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><p><strong>Mobile Van #2.</strong> South Mountain Community Center<br> 212 E. Alta Vista Road, Phoenix, AZ 85042<br> <strong><span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing Event</span></strong><br> 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a></p><h3>Monday, February 14, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Fry’s Food Store<br> 6601 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85033<br> 7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><p><strong>Mobile Van #2.</strong> Sueño Park<br> 4401 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85035<br> 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a></p><h3>Tuesday, February 15, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Paradise Valley Park<br> 17642 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032<br> Noon - 7:00 p.m.<br>Register at: <a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">https://vincerecancer.com</a><br></p></div> </html></div>	https://www.phoenix.gov/emergency	News
Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month: Behind The Scenes Of Cancer Screenings	https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/fire/2220	Fire	1/28/2022 4:38:00 PM	https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2220/269613246_278355770999571_3532569489312623168_n.jpg	https://youtu.be/JkjaUB2KvjQ	Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month: Behind The Scenes Of Cancer Screenings	<div class="ExternalClassB4950CF2525D4027B8370AE20C3585BF"><html> <p></p>Firefighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths in the fire service. From 2015-2020, 75% of the fire fighters added to the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial died from occupational cancer.<br><br>That number includes Phoenix firefighters Rick Telles and Brian Beck Jr.<br><br>In honor of January being Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month, the Phoenix Fire Department has continued to educate fire service members about this problem and empower them to take steps toward detection, treatment, and prevention.<br><br>One of those steps includes the cancer screenings for all Phoenix first responders at Vincere Cancer Center.<br><br>Vincere began seeing first responders in November of 2018. <br><br>The program initially started when Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Vershalee Shukla noticed a small influx in firefighters being diagnosed with various cancers. After a bit of research, she realized the epidemic amongst our nation's first responders. <br><br>The more research that was done, the more she realized a preventive program was needed for the safety and overall health and wellbeing of those who serve their communities.<br><br>That's when Dr. Shukla partnered with key players in the city of Phoenix to create a first of its kind program.<br><br>That program consists of comprehensive visits for Phoenix first responders to identify their known exposures to carcinogens on the job. In addition to discussing any risks the individual may have.<br><br>Although the city of Phoenix was the first to offer this type of program to its members, it has grown statewide with other departments folllowing suit.<br><br>To date, Dr. Shukla estimates she has caught nearly 90 cancers in early stages among Valley firefighters.<br><br>Because of trailblazing efforts led by Phoenix Fire Chief Kara Kalkbrenner and the collaboration with Vincere Cancer Center less firefighters will die from cancer. <br><br>“Cancer isn't scary anymore, we're catching it early and with very good outcomes," Dr. Shukla said.<br><br>Learn more about Vincere Cancer Center and the free cancer screenings for first responders at <a target="_blank" href="https://vincerecancer.com/screening">https://vincerecancer.com/screening</a>.<br><br><br><p><br></p></html></div>	https://www.phoenix.gov/fire	Video