Arizona Department of Health Services, Cabinet Executive Officer’s Blog

Arizona Department of Health Services, Cabinet Executive Officer’s Blog2023-10-05T14:06:47-07:00

Protect Those Who Protect You – Promoting safety on our roadways 

This is Crash Responder Safety Week and this year’s theme is Protect Those who Protect You! It is everyone’s responsibility to be safe on our roadways and our first responders are dedicated to that mission. Every minute of every day, law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, public works, transportation, towing, and other responders work to make roadways safe [...]

By |November 15th, 2023|General|Comments Off on Protect Those Who Protect You – Promoting safety on our roadways 

Coccidioidomycosis – don’t learn the spelling, just the symptoms and learn how to prevent it this Valley Fever Awareness Week!

Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis) caused by coccidioides immitis fungal spores. 3d rendered banner on blue background showing fungal filaments. Valley Fever Awareness Week begins today. Taking steps to stay safe from Valley fever (also called coccidioidomycosis) is especially important in Arizona, where the fungus that causes the lung infection grows naturally in the soil.  Two-thirds of all Valley fever [...]

By |November 8th, 2023|General, Preparedness|Comments Off on Coccidioidomycosis – don’t learn the spelling, just the symptoms and learn how to prevent it this Valley Fever Awareness Week!

New Trauma Dashboards Reveal Top Causes of Trauma Injury and Death in Arizona, Opportunities for Prevention

Editor's note: Information in this blog about the causes of child injury and death have been updated. Each year, the State Trauma Advisory Board collaborates with the ADHS Bureau of EMS and Trauma System (BEMSTS) to publish a report summarizing injury and trauma mortality in Arizona.  This year, there are two new resources to share as part of the State [...]

By |October 30th, 2023|Preparedness|Comments Off on New Trauma Dashboards Reveal Top Causes of Trauma Injury and Death in Arizona, Opportunities for Prevention

‘Teal pumpkins’ offer a safe space for kids with allergies

Halloween is next week and you are probably making those last minute adjustments to your costumes and decorations in anticipation of trick-or-treaters and the activities and events this spooky season brings. It’s also important to ensure the safety of your family while celebrating, like making sure you are visible to cars when it’s dark outside, not eating homemade treats or [...]

By |October 27th, 2023|Preparedness, Prevention|Comments Off on ‘Teal pumpkins’ offer a safe space for kids with allergies

Get screened this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in Arizona. In 2020, more than 5,000 women in Arizona received a breast cancer diagnosis.  October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we are here to help you learn more about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, what to expect during a screening, and how to find a [...]

By |October 26th, 2023|Preparedness, Prevention|Comments Off on Get screened this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

State Hospital pharmacy focused on holistic care

When many of us think about a pharmacy, we primarily think about the medications our healthcare provider has prescribed for us. But when Kelly Holladay, director of the pharmacy at the Arizona State Hospital (ASH), considers her department's role in treating patients at ASH, she sees a much more-integrated role. "[This is about] more than just dispensing medication," Kelly said [...]

By |October 19th, 2023|Behavioral Health, General|Comments Off on State Hospital pharmacy focused on holistic care
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