Safe Outdoor Recreation in Arizona’s Summer Heat
We are excited to have guest author Michelle Thompson, Deputy Assistant Director of Arizona State Parks and Trails, with important information on recreating safely outdoors in high temperatures. We...
View ArticleProtect Yourself from Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
At the Arizona Department of Health Services, we’re dedicated to safeguarding and improving the health of all Arizonans. Our mission is to provide clear, credible, and timely health information. That’s...
View ArticleOur Partners at the American Red Cross are Keeping Communities Safe this Summer
We are thrilled to have Edgar Olivo as our guest blogger today, to talk about how to protect our communities this summer and beyond. How do we ensure the safety and well-being of our communities...
View ArticleBreastfeeding: Rebuilding the Circle of Support
In August, we celebrated National Breastfeeding Month along with countless others across the nation. All year long we focus our efforts on sharing evidence-based breastfeeding education and resources...
View ArticleADHS Highlights Local Community Health Worker Partnership This Respiratory...
As we enter respiratory illness season, ADHS is increasing awareness on how to prevent contracting a respiratory virus. ADHS works hard to ensure all communities know which tools are available to...
View ArticleFrom Newborn Screening to Lifelong Support: Arizona’s Role in Sickle Cell...
Although September has come to an end, we’re excited to announce that both The White House and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs have officially recognized September as Sickle Cell Awareness Month! These...
View ArticleMove the Needle on Infection Prevention
This week marks the annual International Infection Prevention Week and the 2024 theme is “Moving the Needle on Infection Prevention.” From families at home to healthcare professionals, we can all play...
View ArticleWorking Together to Reduce Lead Exposure
This week, from October 20-26, we are celebrating National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) and National Chemistry Week (NCW). In recognition of these important events, the Arizona Department of...
View Article2024 STAB Report Reveals Arizona’s Top Causes of Trauma Injury and Death and...
This year, the State Trauma Advisory Board celebrates 30 years of oversight, expansion, and quality improvement within the Arizona trauma system. Each year, the State Trauma Advisory Board collaborates...
View ArticleHow to Keep Kids Safe This Halloween
Although trick-or-treating is a fun tradition for kids, it does come with a higher risk for injury. Statistics from non-profit organization Safe Kids Worldwide show that children are 3.5 times more...
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