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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

Helping Folks with Disabilities

By azdhs-admin| 2017-02-10T09:51:26-07:00 November 9th, 2011|General|

Part of my job as the Director is to be the Chair of the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council- which expands resources through planning for folks with developmental disabilities and their families. The Council advocates for folks of all ages to achieve the highest possible level of independence while being included in the life of the surrounding community. We rolled out our new Five [...]

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What’s Preconception Health- and Why’s it Important?

By azdhs-admin| 2012-04-23T11:31:10-07:00 November 7th, 2011|General, Prevention|

Being born too soon is the number one killer of infants in Arizona and in the nation. Death rates from prematurity are declining but babies born too soon (before 37 weeks) often face medical, developmental and social challenges as they get older. More than 8,000 babies in Arizona were born too soon last year. This week the March [...]

Valley Fever Week

By azdhs-admin| 2017-02-10T09:51:27-07:00 November 4th, 2011|General|

This is Valley Fever Awareness Week- an annual event to provide awareness of coccidioidomycosis (also known as Valley Fever)- the second most commonly reported infectious disease in Arizona. Events for the general public include a “Learn about Valley Fever – Ask the Doctor Your Questions” held in Tucson on Sunday, Nov. 6 and the Walk for Valley Fever in Sun [...]

Turning 50

By azdhs-admin| 2011-11-03T11:00:33-07:00 November 3rd, 2011|General, Prevention|

Two things happen when you turn 50. First, you start getting invitations to join the AARP in the mail every couple of weeks (until they give up). Second, your doctor tells you it’s time for your colonoscopy screening. That’s the one that puts a lump in your throat. At 51, I finally bit the bullet [...]

Scheduled Maintenance 11/3, 8p-10p

By azdhs-admin| 2017-02-10T09:51:27-07:00 November 2nd, 2011|General|

Due to scheduled maintenance, users may experience intermittent access to https://blog.devazdhs.gov on Tuesday, November 3 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

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Drug Facts Week

By azdhs-admin| 2011-11-01T09:20:06-07:00 November 1st, 2011|Behavioral Health, General, Prevention|

Teens and drug experts across the land will connect for the 2nd annual National Drug Facts Week this week. The week-long event is sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)- and brings together teens and scientific experts in community events across the country to discuss scientific facts about drug abuse- including prescription drug [...]

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Have a Safe & Healthy Halloween

By azdhs-admin| 2011-10-31T09:07:56-07:00 October 31st, 2011|General|

Did you know that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration more than twice as many children are killed in pedestrian/vehicle incidents on Halloween compared to other days throughout the year? So this Halloween, take a minute and review some simple safety tips with your children. Children love Halloween time, so be sure to assure safety for everyone [...]

Trash Your Stash

By azdhs-admin| 2011-10-28T10:01:33-07:00 October 28th, 2011|General, Prevention|

Prescription drugs can be safe and effective at treating illnesses- but leftovers are also tempting for experimental teens- and the misuse of narcotic prescriptions is an increasingly urgent public health problem in Arizona. In fact, more than 1,100 Arizonans died from prescription drug poisoning from misuse and abuse last year- which is more than the number [...]

Building a Healthier Border

By azdhs-admin| 2017-02-10T09:51:27-07:00 October 28th, 2011|General|

You can think of the border public health advocacy network as a binational matrix of public health partners that collaborate to improve conditions along the US-Mexico border. The network includes national organizations like the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission along with state based partnerships like the Arizona-Mexico Commission and the annual U.S.-Mexico Border Governor’s Conference. Community based binational partnerships [...]

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State Health Officer’s Meeting Summary

By azdhs-admin| 2017-02-10T09:51:28-07:00 October 27th, 2011|General|

I was fortunate to be able to attend parts of this year’s conference of state health officers in Portland. Each year the folks in my job get together with the CDC and other federal partners and public health support organizations to strategize about the coming year’s national public health priorities and share best practices and resources. The [...]

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