A New Tick-borne Disease on the Horizon in Arizona
In the last two years, the tick-borne disease Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis (R. parkeri) has been identified in two Arizona residents. Both were bitten by ticks in the mountainous regions of Southern Arizona.
Only 40 cases of R. parkeri have been reported in the United States since the disease was first recognized in 2004. The tick responsible […]
Healthy Swimming Poster Contest
It’s starting to get hot in Arizona, and that means people are heading into the water. Swimming is a great way to put a little play into your day during the summer. However, it is important to be aware that recreational water illnesses can occur even in water that appears to be […]
Meeting Set to Review Block Grant Funding Priorities
Our department receives funding from the CDC for the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant to fund several of our prevention efforts in Arizona, such as the program to reduce the number of prescription drug overdoses and deaths in the state.
The block grant has provided strong support to states since the […]
Piloting Tai Chi for Falls Prevention in Arizona
As we age, one of the best things we can do for ourselves and our loved ones is to maintain a healthy body, mind, and spirit by participating in activities that are both effective and fun. Too often, while we know that being physically, mentally, and emotionally active will add years-to- our-life, […]
Medical Licensing Achieves 100 Percent on CMS State Performance Measures
Public Health Licensing is celebrating a major accomplishment. The Medical Team was recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for achieving a perfect score of 100 percent on our contract deliverables. We were notified of the achievement last fall and today we are happy to receive our new certificate.
Most of you know that our medical licensing team issues state […]
We are Celebrating Trauma Awareness Month in May
May is National Trauma Awareness Month and the perfect time to highlight the real improvements made possible by our dedicated trauma stakeholders. It’s also an ideal time to discuss the continuing impact of falls in our elderly community.
This year’s Trauma Awareness Month theme is “Safe Steps for Seniors,” focusing on preventing falls […]
