Apache County Wellness Program Offers Screenings Jan-Mar 2026, Appointments Required

Apache County is making a range of preventive health screenings available to county employees and their dependents between January and March 2026, part of the county’s participation in the AZLGEBT Wellness Program. Appointments are required for all sessions, and residents should plan to bring an insurance card and to fast for eight hours before certain tests.

The county’s Wellness page lists Health Risk Assessments (HRA) and screening services that include skin cancer checks, cardiac and organ screenings, on-site mammography, on-site prostate screenings, and seasonal flu vaccinations. Dates are set at multiple locations across the county to increase access for workers and families who otherwise face long travel and limited local options for preventive care.

These screenings are designed to catch conditions early when treatment is generally more effective and less costly. In a large, rural county such as Apache, routine access to preventive services can reduce the burden on emergency care and help manage chronic disease before it escalates. The county’s coordinated offering also aims to lower logistical barriers by bringing select services directly to workplaces and community sites.

Scheduling is available by phone at 866-968-1886 or through the county’s online scheduling portal. The wellness page also lists county Wellness staff contacts and office hours for follow-up questions and assistance with appointments. Residents should verify which screenings require fasting and should bring insurance information to their appointments.

Public health officials and community advocates have long pointed to transportation, service availability, and workforce shortages as obstacles to preventive care in rural and reservation communities. By concentrating several preventive services over a three-month window and making on-site mammography and prostate screening available, the county’s program targets gaps in screening uptake that contribute to later-stage diagnoses and greater health inequities.

For county employees and dependents, this initiative is a practical chance to complete recommended screenings without multiple separate trips. For the broader community, increased screening rates may translate to earlier diagnoses and fewer preventable complications over time.

Residents seeking to take part should call 866-968-1886 or use the online scheduler to secure an appointment, and review the wellness page for staff contact details and office hours. Acting now during the Jan-Mar 2026 window can help protect individual health and reduce pressure on local health services in the months ahead.