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 [...]
RECALL NOTICE For Immediate Release: February 9, 2026 Email: [email protected] Voluntary recall of certain marijuana products due to possible Aspergillus contamination PHOENIX – Arizona marijuana establishments are voluntarily recalling specific products due to possible contamination with Aspergillus, a fungus that can cause allergic reactions or infection, usually in people with pre-existing illness. The products [...]
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 [...]
Al entrar a esta temporada navideña, y en la espera de pasar tiempo con nuestros seres queridos, muchos Arizonenses viajarán para reunirse con la familia y los amigos, fortaleciendo amistades y formando bonitas memorias. Esta también es la época del año en la que el riesgo de infecciones respiratorias virales (como el COVID-19, la influenza [...]
As we enter the holiday season, and we look forward to spending time with our loved ones, many Arizonans will travel to gather with family and friends, strengthen relationships and build memories together. This is also the time of the year when the risk of viral respiratory infections (COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV) is higher, as [...]
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 4, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: JP MARTIN MOBILE: 480-521-4043 EMAIL: [email protected] PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) reminds parents and health care providers of the long-standing, evidence-based practice of administering the hepatitis B vaccine to newborns within 24 hours of birth. Parents are encouraged to discuss any questions with [...]
November 17-21, 2025, is Crash Responder Safety Week. This year’s theme is, “Safety Starts with You – Slow Down and Move Over!” Arizona recorded 38,493 injury and fatal traffic-related crashes (~ 3% fatal and 97% injury) in 2024, placing thousands of highway incident first responders (EMS, fire, law enforcement, towing/recovery, and transportation/public works providers) at [...]
Governor Katie Hobbs declared November 18–24, 2025 as Arizona Antibiotic Awareness Week, which runs at the same time as U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week and World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can affect anyone, anywhere, and at any stage of life. Each year, AMR is responsible for 1.3 million deaths around the world and [...]
The 23rd annual Valley Fever Awareness Week runs from November 8th to 16th, and helps to shine a spotlight on coccidioidomycosis, better known as Valley fever. This week is all about helping our communities throughout Arizona understand the risks, recognize the symptoms, and take steps to stay healthy. What is Valley Fever?Valley fever is a [...]
