Arizona Department of Health Services, Director’s Blog

It’s Birth Defects Prevention Month and Folic Acid Awareness Week

Our employees wore green and jeans this week to raise awareness of folic acid and its benefits before and during pregnancy. Our employees wore green and jeans this week to raise awareness of folic acid and its benefits before and during pregnancy.

January is Birth Defects Prevention Month, and January 10 through 16 is 

By | January 14th, 2016|General, Prevention|Comments Off on It’s Birth Defects Prevention Month and Folic Acid Awareness Week

Capitol Farmers Market Kicks off Tomorrow

Farmer's MArket Food Day 016smThis Thursday is a big day for all of us who work in the Capitol area. It is the start of the new Capitol Farmers Market. You’ll find the market from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. along the southwest corner of 17th Avenue and Adams Street. You can shop at […]

By | January 13th, 2016|General, Prevention|Comments Off on Capitol Farmers Market Kicks off Tomorrow

Community Paramedicine Crosswalk Resource Posted Online

We are continuing our support of Arizona EMS agencies’ community paramedicine activities by posting a new Community Paramedicine Crosswalk on the Bureau of EMS and Trauma System webpage. The Community Paramedicine Crosswalk serves as a one-stop interactive resource that enables EMS agencies and county health departments to communicate and collaborate on sharing limited resources in […]

By | January 12th, 2016|Preparedness|Comments Off on Community Paramedicine Crosswalk Resource Posted Online

Do You Know the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu?

flubasicsLately it seems like there are a lot of people sick with a cold or the flu. Respiratory viruses often circulate in the wintertime, and this winter is no exception. But when your aunt skips out on a family dinner because she has the flu, is that really what’s making her sick, or […]

By | January 11th, 2016|Preparedness|Comments Off on Do You Know the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu?

Do Your Part to Help Save Lives by Donating Blood

IMG_0414Did you know that one blood donation could save up to three lives? While most people will resolve to get into better shape or quit smoking, donating blood is another resolution you can make to help save a life, or three.

January is National Blood Donor Month. ADHS employees support blood drive efforts […]

By | January 8th, 2016|General|1 Comment