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Here you will find topics ranging from current events that affect public health in Arizona to overall information about the Arizona Department of Health Services

Developmental Disabilities Planning Council Refresh

By Will Humble| 2017-02-10T09:49:24-07:00 November 24th, 2014|General|

Arizona’s Developmental Disabilities Planning Council got some good news this week after learning that Governor Brewer extended the Executive Order that created the Council in 2009. Signed on November 4th, the Executive Order authorizes the Council to continue its work through 2019 in supporting persons with developmental disabilities and their families by funding important projects [...]

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CDC National Health Report

By Will Humble| 2017-02-10T09:49:24-07:00 November 21st, 2014|General|

Last Thursday, the CDC published the CDC National Health Report which provides a snapshot of recent trends in key areas of the nation’s health. The report finds Americans are living longer, healthier lives, but indicates that progress has been slow or stagnating in some areas, including several leading causes of death and their risk factors. The new report [...]

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Navajo Nation Establishes the Navajo Department of Health

By Will Humble| 2017-02-10T09:49:24-07:00 November 20th, 2014|General|

After many years of planning and conducting of public forums throughout the Navajo Nation, the Navajo Tribal Council recently approved legislation establishing the Navajo Department of Health. Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly signed the legislation into law. The new law establishes the Navajo Department of Health as the lead agency delegated to ensure that quality [...]

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AZ Health Aging Plan

By Will Humble| 2017-02-10T09:49:25-07:00 November 18th, 2014|General, Prevention|

Arizona is experiencing a record shift in the number of older adults. By 2050, the number of Arizonans age 65 and older is expected to increase 174%, which represents 2,422,186 people. Also, the current trend of longevity among aging adults represents both opportunities and challenges in the years ahead. Older adults are living longer; however, [...]

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Saving Babies Lives with Data

By Will Humble| 2017-02-10T09:49:25-07:00 November 14th, 2014|General|

Data can save lives if you use it right. One of the ways we use data to save lives is through our annual Child Fatality Review Report. We published our 21st Annual Report this week. The report examined all 811 deaths of children under 18 in 2013. Teams discussed the circumstances of each child’s death, [...]

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Tucson Disaster Recovery Data Center

By Will Humble| 2017-02-10T09:49:26-07:00 November 13th, 2014|General|

We’re continuing to implement our disaster recovery site in Tucson. We’ve installed and tested the equipment and applications necessary to operate our Office of Vital Records Birth Production and Medical Marijuana Point of Sale systems from this alternate site. Last week, we moved copies of the production databases to Tucson and upgraded the database versions. [...]

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Opportunity to Join the Arizona State Hospital Team

By Will Humble| 2017-02-10T09:49:26-07:00 November 10th, 2014|General|

The Arizona State Hospital will be hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, November 12, from 9am to Noon at 501 N. 24th Street, Phoenix. We’re looking for folks that might be interested in joining our team at the Arizona State Hospital. We’ll be recruiting for various positions like Psychiatric RN’s, Mental Health Program Specialists, and [...]

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1st AZ Influenza Case Kicks Off Surveillance Season

By Will Humble| 2017-02-10T09:49:26-07:00 November 10th, 2014|General|

Influenza season officially arrived last week when our Arizona State Public Health Laboratory confirmed the 1st AZ-acquired influenza case for the 2014-2015 season. Although flu activity is monitored year-round in Arizona, the start of the season intensifies our statewide surveillance activities. Partners across the state (including local health departments, laboratories and healthcare providers) participate by reporting [...]

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Federal Program Helps Recruit Doctors in Underserved Areas

By Will Humble| 2017-02-10T09:49:27-07:00 October 30th, 2014|General|

Arizona needs more doctors to help take care of our residents’ various health issues but we are challenged with recruiting enough especially in the rural communities. The National Health Service Corps has a program called the Student to Service Loan Repayment Program which is designed to attract newly trained physicians to work in rural, underserved [...]

City Health Commissioners Raise Awareness of Prescription Drug Overdose

By Will Humble| 2017-02-10T09:49:27-07:00 October 29th, 2014|General|

The National Association of City and County Health Officers Big Cities Health Coalition recently held a standing-room-only Congressional briefing on prescription drug abuse and overdose. The briefing focused on local policy successes, challenges, and solutions to help save lives. Click here to learn more about the Big Cities Health Coalition, projects they are currently engaged [...]

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