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, [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Get Ready: Arizona Travel ID is Required Soon!
Starting May 7, 2025, you will need a special kind of ID to fly inside the U.S. and enter federal buildings. This ID is called the Arizona Travel ID, and it has a gold star in the top right corner. It is also known as the Real ID. If your driver’s license or ID card does not have a gold [...]
Protecting Arizona’s Future: Addressing Congenital Syphilis
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) have increased at an alarming rate in Arizona and can cause serious health problems if left untreated, especially during pregnancy. As part of STI Awareness Week (April 13-19), we want to remind every sexually active Arizonans that we recommend annual syphilis testing. This is due to ongoing high rates of STIs. STIs are preventable, treatable, and often [...]
Healthy Horizons in Arizona
Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements of the last century. Thanks to their effectiveness over the past 75 years, diseases like tetanus, diphtheria, and rubella are now rare. Without vaccines, these illnesses could cause serious and long-lasting health complications for both children and adults. By choosing to vaccinate, you help prevent outbreaks and protect not only yourself [...]