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About Us: The Arizona Department of Health Services is committed to the health and well-being of every Arizonan. We provide reliable health information, support critical health services, and promote wellness throughout our state. Whether it’s managing health crises, offering vital resources, or driving community health initiatives, ADHS is here to ensure a healthier and safer Arizona for all.

Recall Notice

By |2025-05-09T17:08:26-07:00May 9th, 2025|General, Preparedness|

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 [...]

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State Agencies Come Together to Protect Arizonans from Extreme Heat

By |2025-05-05T13:22:02-07:00May 5th, 2025|General|

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 [...]

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Get Ready: Arizona Travel ID is Required Soon!

By |2025-04-29T15:51:23-07:00April 29th, 2025|General|

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 [...]

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News Release: Arizona Department of Health Services Launches Public Health Data Portal

By |2025-01-02T10:42:08-07:00January 2nd, 2025|General|

   Katie Hobbs | Governor                  Jennie Cunico | Director   News Release   For Immediate Release: January 2, 2025 Media Contact: Niala Charles Mobile: 480-318-6337 Email: [email protected]   Arizona Department of Health Services Launches Public Health Data Portal PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is proud to announce the launch of the Public [...]

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ADHS Volunteers During National Giving Month

By |2024-12-10T15:48:18-07:00December 11th, 2024|General|

National Giving Month, celebrated in December, encourages individuals to spread kindness and generosity, especially during the holiday season. It's a time to support those in need through donations, volunteering, or simply lending a helping hand.  On December 3, ADHS volunteers helped pack emergency food boxes at St. Mary’s Food Bank. Together, volunteers made 1,170 boxes [...]

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News Release: Avian Influenza Update

By |2024-12-06T12:46:06-07:00December 6th, 2024|General|

News Release For Immediate Release: December 6, 2024 Media Contact: Niala Charles Mobile: 480-318-6337 Email: [email protected] Avian Influenza Update PHOENIX- The Arizona Department of Health Services is reporting the first human H5 cases in Arizona. Both individuals were exposed to infected poultry while working at a commercial facility in Pinal County. These individuals reported mild [...]

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News Release: Avanti Senior Living Update

By |2024-11-27T12:48:09-07:00November 27th, 2024|General, Licensing|

News Release  For Immediate Release: November 27, 2024 Media Contact: Niala Charles Mobile: 480-318-6337 Email: [email protected]   Avanti Senior Living Update PEORIA- The Arizona Department of Health Services is pleased to report that the facility known as Avanti Senior Living has been placed under a new ownership group and is now licensed as Spring Gardens [...]

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Federal officials recommend third mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose for those with weakened immune systems

By |2021-08-13T17:22:47-07:00August 13th, 2021|Preparedness|

The federal government has authorized a third dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines for people with weakened immune systems. This important news applies to Arizonans with moderately to severely compromised immune systems. These individuals are especially vulnerable to COVID-19, and an additional vaccine dose for them could help prevent serious illness and death. [...]

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Top Baby Names in Arizona 2017

By |2017-12-27T09:39:10-07:00December 27th, 2017|General, Preparedness|

Emma is the top name for girls, and Liam is the top name for boys for the second year in a row. The top five girl names for 2017 are Emma, Isabella, Olivia, Mia, and Ava. The top five boy names for 2017 are Liam, Noah, Sebastian, Alexander, and Daniel. The list of baby names [...]

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Bad Bugs, No Drugs?

By |2017-02-10T09:50:08-07:00September 23rd, 2013|General|

CDC released a report this week about antibiotic resistance. They found that more than 2 million people in the US get sick every year from germs that are resistant to antibiotics and at least 23,000 people die from these infections. The report also found that up to half of antibiotic use in people is unnecessary [...]

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