Theresa Lee Public Health Center
Theresa Lee Public Health Center is a community resource serving Tucsonans in need.
About Theresa Lee Public Health Center
Theresa Lee Public Health Center is a Pima County Health Department clinic and community resource serving Tucsonans. As part of the county's network of health clinic locations, it provides access to health services through licensed medical professionals. The clinics welcome anyone and offer confidential, judgment-free support. Services and availability vary by location, and the center is one of the Pima County sites where residents can receive general wellness care, sexual health services, immunizations, and specific women's health screenings.
General wellness services at Theresa Lee Public Health Center include blood pressure checks, height and weight measurements, immunizations, and tuberculosis skin tests. The clinic also offers screening and referrals connected to tobacco and nicotine cessation resources, mental health services, and substance use treatment. Patients may receive referrals for primary care and low-cost dental services, as well as telehealth treatment services for COVID-19 or substance use. Health supplies available through the county's clinics include COVID-19 at-home tests, menstrual supplies, condoms, and harm reduction supplies such as Narcan and clean syringes.
The center also provides family planning, birth control, and comprehensive services intended to prevent and treat sexually transmitted infections. Sexual health support includes guidance related to HIV, including information about Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, commonly called PrEP, and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, or PEP. These services give patients a place to discuss prevention, testing, and treatment needs in a confidential setting. The county also operates a mobile clinic and offers sexual health services at other clinic locations, but Theresa Lee Public Health Center is specifically listed among the sites providing this care.
Immunization services are available for children and adults, including routine vaccinations and seasonal vaccines such as COVID-19 and flu vaccines. The county advises patients to bring immunization records, insurance information, or AHCCCS cards when seeking vaccinations. International travel vaccinations are not offered. Theresa Lee Public Health Center also provides the Well Woman HealthCheck program, which offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for uninsured or underinsured women in Arizona. Eligibility and program requirements are available through the county's Well Woman HealthCheck information.
The Pima County Health Department notes that clinic hours are changing and that hours and services should be reviewed before a visit. Walk-in services are available as capacity allows, while wait times and availability can vary based on the number of patients seeking care each day. Clinic hours vary by location, and county clinics close daily between noon and 1 p.m. and on the first Thursday of every month. Patients who need services not provided at the clinics can complete a Health Referral Form, after which a health navigator will reach out within seven business days. The center also participates in the county's provider referral process, allowing other health providers and clinics to refer patients for care.