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Yearly Archives: 2016

Arizona Department of Health Services Honored for Breastfeeding Support

By |2017-02-10T09:48:49-07:00May 20th, 2016|Prevention|

The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and International Lactation Consultant Association have recognized our department for excellence in lactation care. We received the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Care Award in recognition for our staff that hold the prestigious IBCLC, and for providing lactation programs for breastfeeding families. Our department was recognized [...]

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May 19th National Hepatitis Testing Day

By |2017-02-10T09:48:50-07:00May 19th, 2016|Preparedness|

According to new surveillance data from the CDC, almost 20,000 deaths in 2014 were associated with hepatitis C and an increasing number of Americans are developing and dying from liver cancer, which can be caused by hepatitis. A second recently published CDC study shows that hepatitis C related deaths in 2013 surpassed the total combined [...]

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A New Tick-borne Disease on the Horizon in Arizona

By |2017-02-10T09:48:50-07:00May 17th, 2016|Preparedness|

In the last two years, the tick-borne disease Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis (R. parkeri) has been identified in two Arizona residents. Both were bitten by ticks in the mountainous regions of Southern Arizona. Only 40 cases of R. parkeri have been reported in the United States since the disease was first recognized in 2004. The tick responsible for the Arizona cases [...]

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Healthy Swimming Poster Contest

By |2017-02-10T09:48:50-07:00May 16th, 2016|Preparedness|

It’s starting to get hot in Arizona, and that means people are heading into the water. Swimming is a great way to put a little play into your day during the summer. However, it is important to be aware that recreational water illnesses can occur even in water that appears to be clean . To increase kids’ awareness [...]

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Meeting Set to Review Block Grant Funding Priorities

By |2017-02-10T09:48:50-07:00May 13th, 2016|Prevention|

Our department receives funding from the CDC for the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant to fund several of our prevention efforts in Arizona, such as the program to reduce the number of prescription drug overdoses and deaths in the state. The block grant has provided strong support to states since the 1980s. In addition to [...]

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Piloting Tai Chi for Falls Prevention in Arizona

By |2017-02-10T09:48:50-07:00May 12th, 2016|Prevention|

As we age, one of the best things we can do for ourselves and our loved ones is to maintain a healthy body, mind, and spirit by participating in activities that are both effective and fun. Too often, while we know that being physically, mentally, and emotionally active will add years-to- our-life, and life-to-our-years, we [...]

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Medical Licensing Achieves 100 Percent on CMS State Performance Measures

By |2016-08-22T13:15:15-07:00May 11th, 2016|Licensing|

Public Health Licensing is celebrating a major accomplishment. The Medical Team was recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for achieving a perfect score of 100 percent on our contract deliverables. We were notified of the achievement last fall and today we are happy to receive our new certificate. Most of you know that our medical licensing [...]

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We are Celebrating Trauma Awareness Month in May

By |2017-02-10T09:48:50-07:00May 10th, 2016|Preparedness|

May is National Trauma Awareness Month and the perfect time to highlight the real improvements made possible by our dedicated trauma stakeholders. It’s also an ideal time to discuss the continuing impact of falls in our elderly community. This year’s Trauma Awareness Month theme is “Safe Steps for Seniors," focusing on preventing falls in seniors. [...]

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SunWise Poster Contest Winner Announced

By |2017-02-10T09:48:50-07:00May 9th, 2016|Preparedness|

May 1st brought an official close to the 2016 SunWise poster contest, as the winner, Kassandra Loya, was presented before a crowd of more than 25,000 cheering fans at the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies game. The partnership of the Arizona Department of Health Services’ SunWise program with the Arizona Diamondbacks has been instrumental in [...]

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