Early Detection of Breast and Cervical Cancer is Critical to Helping Women Beat the Diseases
Cancer is the leading cause of death in our state. According to the most recent data from the Arizona Cancer Registry, 11,642 Arizonans lost their lives to cancer in 2015. We offer several programs and public education campaigns to help raise awareness about cancer prevention, and to help people get screening and […]
The 2015 Vital Statistics “Big Book” Published Online
The 2015 Arizona Health Status and Vital Statistics Report, also known as the “Big Book,” is now available. The Big Book presents an annual update of information on vital statistics and the health status of Arizona residents . It provides statewide numbers and rates of vital events such as births, stillbirths, and deaths, and […]
New Program Recognizes Law Enforcement Agencies Working on Curbing Opioid Overdoes Death
Last week we launched the Public Health Excellence in Law Enforcement program. This program was created to recognize the efforts of Arizona’s law enforcement agencies that work with their local EMS agency partners to train staff to recognize opioid overdose in the field, administer naloxone when necessary, and submit information to the […]
A Healthy Workplace is Key to Employee Satisfaction and Productivity
Our primary mission is to improve the health and wellness of Arizonans, which includes our employees. We offer breastfeeding support, an infant at work program, weekly wellness events, on-site health screenings, and more. Offering services centered on the health and wellness of employees can help decrease stress and improve overall productivity, and best of all keep our […]
New Recommendations for Preventing Cancers Due to Human Papillomavirus Infections
Preventing cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has just become easier. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published new recommendations for HPV vaccines so some teenagers can be fully vaccinated with two doses of HPV vaccine instead of three.
The CDC now recommends a two dose HPV vaccine […]
FDA Issues New Guideline for Eating Fish While Pregnant
Many women have questions about what is safe and healthy to eat when they’re pregnant. The information about eating fish can be confusing. The good news is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have issued new advice regarding fish consumption.
The information is […]
