February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM), a time to raise awareness about the importance of preventive dental care for children. Healthy teeth do more than create great smiles, they support a child’s overall health, confidence, and quality of life. Tooth decay, also known as dental caries, is the most common childhood condition, but [...]
Finding reliable, local public health data just got a lot easier. The Arizona Department of Health Services announced the public launch of Community Profiles, a new interactive tool that brings critical information about Arizona communities into one clear, easy to use experience. Community Profiles allow local officials, researchers, nonprofit organizations, and the public to explore [...]
As we enter the peak of respiratory season and students and families return to their school and work routines after the holiday break, we want to share a timely health update to help Arizonans stay informed and prepared. Over the last few weeks there has been a sharp increase in the number of individuals testing [...]
