Arizona Zika Updates
Since the beginning of this year, public health, health care, and vector control partners have been working hard to prepare and protect Arizona communities. As of this week, 40 cases of Zika have been reported in Arizona, all in people who traveled to countries with […]
ADHS Earns Awards for Public Health Innovations and Dedication
The Arizona Infectious Disease Resource (IDAZ) mobile app won a first place award in the professional category for the Health Education Media Maker Yearly Award (HEMMY.) The HEMMY award recognizes health education or patient education material produced in Arizona. IDAZ is a free mobile app—found in the Apple and Google Play […]
National Health Service Corps Webinars Scheduled for October
There are several opportunities this October in Arizona and across the country to understand the benefits and impact of the National Health Service Corps. The service corps works to recruit and retain health care providers to work in underserved communities. The service corps increases access to care by supporting primary […]
Youth Coalition Selected as One of Nation’s Best by CDC
The CDC has chosen the Students Taking A New Direction (STAND) as one of only two national models for youth prevention efforts to be featured in the revised CDC Best Practices User Guide: Youth Engagement–State and Community Interventions. STAND is a youth prevention program with more than 250 middle […]
October Health Walks Raise Awareness and Funds for Cancer Prevention
There are several special events taking place in October that provide us with great opportunities to get active with our families and friends. The annual events help raise funds for non-profit organizations that help people with treatment of certain cancers, and to find a cure for cancer.
