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Arizona’s Public Health & Highway Safety Agencies Warn of the Dangers of Alcohol-Drug-Impaired Driving

This Independence Day, Arizona’s State public health and highway safety agencies are collectively warning drivers about the deadly consequences of alcohol and drug-impaired driving. Drivers should remember that if Fourth of July holiday plans include using alcohol or drugs, they should plan for a sober driver to get home safely. “Road users are encouraged to visit the Arizona Governor’s Office [...]

By |July 3rd, 2025|General, Prevention|Comments Off on Arizona’s Public Health & Highway Safety Agencies Warn of the Dangers of Alcohol-Drug-Impaired Driving

Take Charge of Your Brain Health — For You and Your Loved Ones

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) joins the Alzheimer’s Association® in encouraging Arizonans to take proactive steps toward protecting their brain health and reducing the risk of cognitive decline.  More than 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. In Arizona, this number is growing, with our aging population especially at risk. Two-thirds of Americans have at least [...]

By |June 30th, 2025|General|Comments Off on Take Charge of Your Brain Health — For You and Your Loved Ones

Arizona Agencies Recognized for Excellence in Pediatric Emergency Care Through Groundbreaking Recognition Program

Six emergency medical services (EMS) agencies across Arizona have been recognized for their commitment to pediatric emergency care through the Making Arizona Ready for Kids (MARK) Program, the state’s first and only prehospital pediatric recognition program. This pioneering initiative sets a new standard for prehospital pediatric readiness by acknowledging EMS agencies that excel in preparing their personnel, protocols, and equipment [...]

By |May 21st, 2025|Preparedness|Comments Off on Arizona Agencies Recognized for Excellence in Pediatric Emergency Care Through Groundbreaking Recognition Program

Celebrating EMS Week and National Trauma Awareness Month

Each year in the month of May, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Bureau of EMS & Trauma System (BEMSTS) observes EMS Week, EMS for Children Day, and National Trauma Awareness Month. Arizona Governor, Katie Hobbs, issued this year’s Proclamation  Arizona’s integrated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma System is comprised of Emergency Medical Care Technicians (EMCTs), emergency physicians, [...]

By |May 19th, 2025|Preparedness|Comments Off on Celebrating EMS Week and National Trauma Awareness Month

Recall Notice

For Immediate Release: May 9, 2025 Email: [email protected]   Voluntary recall of certain marijuana products due to possible Aspergillus contamination An Arizona marijuana establishment is voluntarily recalling specific products due to possible contamination with Aspergillus, a fungus that can cause allergic reactions or infection, usually in people already sick with something else. The product being voluntarily recalled is Odo, Batch PHX1164-ODO. [...]

By |May 9th, 2025|General, Preparedness|Comments Off on Recall Notice

State Agencies Come Together to Protect Arizonans from Extreme Heat

ADHS launches website to streamline access to heat safety tips and resources PHOENIX- The State of Arizona is partnering with organizations across the state to spread heat awareness as extreme heat season approaches.  To highlight the importance of staying safe when temperatures rise, Governor Katie Hobbs has proclaimed Heat Awareness Week from May 5 to May 9 with the support [...]

By |May 5th, 2025|General|Comments Off on State Agencies Come Together to Protect Arizonans from Extreme Heat
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