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

New campaign highlights the life-saving impact of naloxone in reversing an opioid overdose

How many lives could be saved if more people carried naloxone and were trained to recognize the signs of overdose? Many of us know and care about at least one person who has struggled with substance use disorder.  Overdose statistics indicate that five people a day (more than 1,800 people each year) are dying from opioid overdose in Arizona. If [...]

By |March 18th, 2024|Prevention|0 Comments

New report shows need for action to prevent pregnancy-related deaths as numbers increase

New data collected and analyzed by the Arizona Department of Health Services’ Maternal Mortality Review Program shows that people of color are experiencing pregnancy-related deaths at a disproportionate rate in Arizona and that mental health supports are critically needed in our state. Findings in the report on maternal mortality paint a concerning picture of rising mortality rates among pregnant and [...]

By |March 15th, 2024|Prevention|Comments Off on New report shows need for action to prevent pregnancy-related deaths as numbers increase

Recent recommendations released support Gov. Hobbs’ response plan to address dangerous Arizona heat

Heat-related illnesses in Arizona have been trending upward since 2013. Preliminary syndromic surveillance data suggest 2023 had the most heat-related emergency room visits in the last decade. To better support Arizona through extreme heat as part of the Governor’s Executive Order on Extreme Heat Planning and Preparedness and Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan, the Arizona Department of Health Services is releasing [...]

By |March 12th, 2024|Preparedness|Comments Off on Recent recommendations released support Gov. Hobbs’ response plan to address dangerous Arizona heat

By combining offices, we are working to ensure compassionate, empathetic, and efficient service

Recent data show that while Arizona’s rate of HIV infection has gone up slightly from the previous year, the rate of death from complications from the disease has decreased. This positive trend is due to multiple prevention methods, but most prominently the use of antiretrovirals (ARVs) improve outcomes at the highest rate. Access to medication is vital to reducing deaths [...]

By |March 8th, 2024|Preparedness|Comments Off on By combining offices, we are working to ensure compassionate, empathetic, and efficient service

Refreshing the Arizona Health Improvement Plan to reflect progress made, set goals for the next two years

Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is excited to announce we have published the 2024-2025 update to the Arizona Health Improvement Plan (AzHIP).  The AzHIP provides a structure to collectively improve the health of communities and individuals throughout Arizona. The AzHIP 2021-2025 plan is now in the fourth year of its five-year implementation period. The AzHIP is bigger than ADHS [...]

By |February 27th, 2024|Preparedness, Prevention|Comments Off on Refreshing the Arizona Health Improvement Plan to reflect progress made, set goals for the next two years

Eating Disorders Awareness Week and ways to help prevent and address disordered eating

Eating disorders are complex illnesses that have serious effects on health and they can affect people of all genders, sexual orientations, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sizes, and shapes. This week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week, an annual campaign to inform the public about the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope, support, and visibility to people and families affected [...]

By |February 26th, 2024|Prevention|Comments Off on Eating Disorders Awareness Week and ways to help prevent and address disordered eating
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