Breastfeeding: Rebuilding the Circle of Support
In August, we celebrated National Breastfeeding Month along with countless others across the nation. All year long we focus our efforts on sharing evidence-based breastfeeding education and resources with families and the professionals who support them. You can find a wealth of information on our ADHS breastfeeding support website at GoBreastmilk.org. There, we answer questions for a wide range of [...]
September: National Suicide Prevention Month and Adolescent Health Initiatives
As we enter National Suicide Prevention Month, we want to highlight the remarkable efforts of the Mariposa Youth Council, coordinated by our partners at Mariposa Community Health Center, in Nogales, Arizona. Their ongoing initiatives are vital to the Adolescent Health Team's broader mission to support mental health and well-being in Arizona Communities. “Love Bombs": A Heartfelt Project Last year, the [...]
Our Partners at the American Red Cross are Keeping Communities Safe this Summer
We are thrilled to have Edgar Olivo as our guest blogger today, to talk about how to protect our communities this summer and beyond. How do we ensure the safety and well-being of our communities during extreme heat events? Extreme heat is the leading weather-related hazard in the United States. According to the National Weather Service, heat causes more deaths [...]
Protect Yourself from Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
At the Arizona Department of Health Services, we’re dedicated to safeguarding and improving the health of all Arizonans. Our mission is to provide clear, credible, and timely health information. That’s why we want to make sure we share all we can with the public about the increased cases of hantavirus in Arizona. Since 2012, there have been anywhere from zero [...]
Safe Outdoor Recreation in Arizona’s Summer Heat
We are excited to have guest author Michelle Thompson, Deputy Assistant Director of Arizona State Parks and Trails, with important information on recreating safely outdoors in high temperatures. We know that spending time outdoors is beneficial for our physical and mental health. From reducing stress to encouraging physical activity, we’re hardwired for connection to the natural world. When temperatures rise, [...]
AZID2024: 11th Annual Infectious Disease Training and Exercise
At the end of June, we hosted our 11th annual Arizona Infectious Disease Training and Exercise (AZID2024). Over 400 public health partners from a wide variety of organizations joined together to share and learn about best practices and current infectious disease trends in Arizona and the region. ADHS hosted speakers from local Arizona jurisdictions, neighboring states, the Centers for Disease [...]