Public Health Statistics

National Public Health Week Kicks Off Today

By |2018-04-02T08:55:58-07:00April 2nd, 2018|Behavioral Health, Preparedness, Prevention|

During the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation's health. This is a great week to showcase [...]

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2012 AZ Abortion Surveillance Report

By |2017-02-10T09:50:14-07:00August 8th, 2013|General|

State law directs us to produce several reports each year to help the public know what’s happening in the state and to help with public policy development.  One of the more recently required reports is an annual report on abortion.  This is the 3rd year we’ve published our annual Abortion Surveillance Report.  This year's report found that there was a [...]

2011 Department Priorities Spotlight – Public Health Preparedness

By |2017-02-10T09:52:00-07:00January 4th, 2011|Newborn Screening, Preparedness|

Medical Marijuana will be implemented in April, 2011.  The coordination of tasks to ensure smooth and efficient implementation is a huge goal for 2011 and cuts across Bureau lines, involving many distinct portions of not only Public Health Preparedness but the Agency as a whole. Emergency Medical Services Within the Bureau of Emergency Services and [...]

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