Jennie Cunico

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About Jennie Cunico

Jennie Cunico, Acting Director and Deputy Director of Planning and Operations, has been with ADHS since 2014. During this time, she has served as the Deputy Bureau Chief of Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer, and Chief Officer for Professional Development and Community Engagement. As Deputy Director of Planning and Operations, she oversees policy development, hiring professional and support staff, information technology, business intelligence, data management, workforce and professional development, community engagement and the department’s budget.

March 2 ADHS Job Fair has opportunities to make a difference for Arizona

By | February 22nd, 2023|General|

In any other setting, you might not think these people would have much in common: Fran Altmaier has spent her nearly three decades with the state of Arizona helping babies and their families.  Dr. Austin Echelmeier is a fan of Bill Nye the Science Guy and has a doctorate in chemistry.  Susan Robinson is a [...]

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An important note on the weekly COVID-19 cases update coming Wednesday

By | February 21st, 2023|Preparedness|

Wednesday's weekly update to COVID-19 cases in Arizona will provide a number that needs to be put in context.  This number, 26,866, is almost entirely the result of one laboratory reporting cases that occurred throughout 2022. In reality, Arizona saw 1,890 cases for the week ending Feb. 18. Deaths added to the dashboard aren't affected.  [...]

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Newborn Screening social worker: ‘It’s an opportunity to really make a difference’

By | December 21st, 2022|Preparedness|

Every child born in Arizona gets a test that draws five drops of blood from the heel. Those samples come to the Arizona State Public Health Laboratory to screen for rare medical conditions. Each of these conditions can be treated, but parents need to get the information promptly.  That's where Fran Altmaier comes in. As [...]

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Get to know people who make ADHS a great place to work and a great place in general

By | October 11th, 2022|General|

As a scientist in the Arizona State Public Health Laboratory, Sarah Brown found a calling she found more fulfilling than a private sector career. She and others in the ADHS chemical emergency response program are trained to deliver critical intelligence to medical providers and political decision-makers in the event of terrorism.  "Hospitals need to know [...]

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