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Fungus Disease Awareness Week: Valley fever not the only concern in Arizona

By |2022-09-22T10:48:46-07:00September 22nd, 2022|Prevention|

In Arizona and nearby areas in the Southwest, there's a strong likelihood that a person who develops a fungal infection is facing Valley fever. After all, roughly two-thirds of the nation's Valley fever cases are diagnosed in Arizona. There have been more than 7,000 cases diagnosed in our state this year. However, there are many [...]

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ADHS Announces New “Must Stop Bullying” Comic Contest for Arizona Youth

By |2019-04-02T15:28:13-07:00April 2nd, 2019|Prevention|

Bullying has emerged as an important public health issue prompting the need for effective prevention measures and interventions in schools and community settings. Significant long-term implications for victims of bullying include mental trauma, decreased school performance, and in extreme cases, suicidal ideation. Children with special health care needs may be at increased risk of being [...]

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The 14th Annual SunWise Poster Contest is here

By |2017-02-10T09:48:59-07:00February 24th, 2016|General|

The winning poster from 2015 While the beautiful Arizona weather and landscape provides us with opportunities for outdoor fun year round, we sometimes overlook the importance of exercising sun safe practices.  To help raise awareness of the importance of sun safety, our SunWise Program is launching the 14th Annual Poster Contest for children from pre-K [...]

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Limit the Sun, Not the Fun

By |2017-02-10T09:51:46-07:00May 27th, 2011|Preparedness, Prevention|

Today is Don't Fry Day - a day established by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to remind people of the importance of sunscreen.  In Arizona, we need more than a day - it is more of a season and now that school’s just about out (or is), kids have more time on their [...]

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