Never too early to guard against mosquito-borne illness
It’s been an active Arizona monsoon so far, and that means it’s also time to be thinking about mosquitoes and guarding against West Nile virus.
West Nile, the most common mosquito-borne disease in Arizona, causes symptoms in about 20% of those infected ranging from fever, headaches, and body […]
Spreading the Word on How to Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19 Delta variant
Currently, COVID-19 is primarily impacting unvaccinated individuals, reports Dr. Christ. The best protection is to be fully vaccinated. Find a convenient location here: https://t.co/Y6yHvXLUNN pic.twitter.com/FKfQHBLsTD
— AZ Dept of Health (@AZDHS) July 21, 2021
One of the important ways ADHS shares information with Arizonans is through the news media. Arizona’s newspapers, […]
Uptick in COVID-19 cases is preventable with vaccination
Real-world data continues to show the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines – and the consequences of not getting the shot.
The facts are clear and compelling:
- In May, 95.4% of the 16,910 reported COVID-19 cases were among those who weren’t fully vaccinated.
Check out the new five-year Arizona Health Improvement Plan
Publishing a new five-year Arizona Health Improvement Plan (AzHIP) this week marks an important milestone in the state of Arizona’s journey toward improved health. I’m pleased to share the plan and look forward to providing updates as we work toward its goals.
Building on the success of the […]
Tips for keeping Independence Day celebrations safe
I hope everyone has a happy Fourth of July weekend. Those of us in public health have some tips on how to make your celebrations safe while you’re enjoying time with family and friends.
COVID-19 Safety
Please be aware when enjoying time with others that COVID-19 remains active in our communities. Variants […]
Nearly all recent COVID-19 cases in Arizona are in unvaccinated individuals
We continue to educate: Vaccines are highly effective at preventing serious illness and death from COVID-19.
The numbers continue to demonstrate this, including a look at cases we shared in a release earlier this week as Arizona reached 3 million people fully vaccinated.
Cara M. Christ, M.D., M.S. became Director for the Arizona Department of Health Services in May 2015. Dr. Christ has served the agency for more than nine years. Among her many accomplishments at ADHS, Dr. Christ collaborated with health partners and stakeholders to develop strategic plans for infectious disease prevention and control including the Governor’s Council on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response. She was involved in leading statewide efforts during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, and worked with partners to find solutions to improve childhood vaccination programs. In 2012, Dr. Christ managed the development and implementation of 20 Articles of Arizona Administrative Code for Health Care Institutions allowing integration of physical and behavioral health services statewide. Dr. Christ obtained her master's degree in microbiology with an emphasis in molecular virology and public health. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Follow the Director on Twitter @DrCaraChrist.
