New Treatment Recommendations Released
Tuberculosis (TB) experts recently released new treatment recommendations for health care providers treating patients with drug susceptible TB. It has been thirteen years since new treatment guidance was released. Updated recommendations for drug resistant TB are also in the works.
The United States Preventive Service Task Force just […]
More than 200,000 Quit Smoking in the Last Five Years in Arizona
Last week we announced that the adult smoking rate in Arizona is at an all-time low. New data from the CDC shows the 2015 adult smoking rate in Arizona dropped to a historic low of 14 percent, down from 19.3 percent in 2011. This decrease translates to more than 200,000 […]
ADHS Developing First Community Report on Childhood Cancer in Arizona
The Arizona Cancer Registry and the Office of Cancer Prevention and Control are teaming up to compile the first community report on childhood cancer data and resources in the state. This report will share state and national-level data and seek to offer […]
Lighting the State Capitol Purple Brings Awareness to Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Abusive behavior can be physical, emotional, sexual, economic and/or psychological and often results in long term public health and social ramifications for the victim(s), including decreased income due to missing work as well as the physical and emotional scars that require healing. Domestic Violence occurs in […]
Proper Temperatures Are Critical to Keeping Food Safe
In observance of Food Safety Education Month, we have been covering the four keys to food safety, which are Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill. This week, we will learn more about the final key: Chill.
Keeping food at the right temperature prevents bacteria from […]
Children’s Oral Health a Leading Health Issue in Arizona
Tooth decay (cavities) is one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood in Arizona. Untreated tooth decay can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning.
In 2015, the Bureau of Women’s and Children’s Health, Office of Oral Health completed the Healthy Smiles Healthy […]
