Arizona Department of Health Services, Director’s Blog

Yavapai County Receives Accreditation

iStock_000026068939MediumCongratulations to Yavapai County Community Health Services for being the first public health department in Arizona to achieve accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board! The national accreditation program works to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing the quality and performance of the […]

By | March 18th, 2016|General|Comments Off on Yavapai County Receives Accreditation

HIV Symposium Showcases Accomplishments and Looks to Future

The two-day Integrated HIV Symposium that was hosted by our HIV Prevention and Ryan White Part B Programs, and the Maricopa County Ryan White Part A Program was a huge success. More than 175 people attended presentations from individuals who have been locally and nationally recognized for their HIV […]

By | March 17th, 2016|Prevention|Comments Off on HIV Symposium Showcases Accomplishments and Looks to Future

Arizona Receives Funding to Promote One Health Education among Youth

The Council for State and Territorial Epidemiologists and the CDC selected ADHS as an award recipient for the 2016 Influenza Education among Youth in Agriculture Project. This project will be conducted in collaboration between our Vector-borne and Zoonotic Disease Program, Arizona Department of Agriculture, Maricopa County Department […]

By | March 16th, 2016|Preparedness|2 Comments

State Loan Repayment Program Rules and Webinars Online

 Many of you may recall the expansion of the State Loan Repayment Program back in February 2015 when the Governor signed Senate Bill 1194. The bill enhanced the program by expanding the types of providers who can receive loan repayment assistance, increasing the award amounts that eligible providers may receive and […]

By | March 15th, 2016|Prevention|Comments Off on State Loan Repayment Program Rules and Webinars Online

National Nutrition Month Savor the Flavor of Eating Right

As part of National Nutrition Month we should all take time to find ways to eat and enjoy healthier meals. Healthily eating is essential to achieving our best health for both today and tomorrow .

There are many healthy ways to add flavor to food while enjoying delicious meals together. The 2015-2020 […]

By | March 14th, 2016|Prevention|1 Comment

Take the Arizona Children’s Health Survey

 We are partnering with county health departments to conduct the Arizona Children’s Health Survey in their communities to learn about our children’s health and better understand the experiences of families in meeting their children’s needs across the state.

Results of the survey will help identify what is currently working well in […]

By | March 11th, 2016|Prevention|1 Comment