Smoking cessation PSAs win Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards
Following up on a recent blog, I’m pleased to share that two public service announcements developed for our Arizona Smokers Helpline (ASHLine) won Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards over the weekend.
AARP Arizona town hall on Omicron boosters has important information for all ages
AARP Arizona has been a tremendous partner throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Our collaborations to promote public health have included virtual town halls for AARP members on COVID-19 vaccines and COVID-19 boosters.
At 3:05 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, we’ll join AARP Arizona […]
World Rabies Day: One Health, Zero Deaths
Would you know what to do if you become one of the approximately 30 people in Arizona exposed to rabies each year?
Sept. 28 is World Rabies Day, and ADHS joins partners around the globe working to raise awareness about prevention […]
Fungus Disease Awareness Week: Valley fever not the only concern in Arizona
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 […]
Working to achieve a goal of zero suicides
As we mark national Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, I’m highlighting the new suicide prevention website at azhealth.gov/PreventSuicide that connects people with information and help.
Resources include:
Whether or not it’s called a pandemic, COVID-19 remains an active concern
Is the COVID-19 pandemic over?
That question is getting a lot of attention this week, and it’s natural to wonder where ADHS stands. In Arizona, however, we look past terminology to the impact of a virus on the health and wellness of our residents.
There’s […]
