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Arizona’s partnership with the State of Virginia’s Health Department shows collaboration and commitment to improving care
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Arizona’s partnership with the State of Virginia’s Health Department shows collaboration and commitment to improving care

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Arizona’s partnership with the State of Virginia’s Health Department shows collaboration and commitment to improving care

By Jennie Cunico|2024-05-28T13:25:26-07:00May 28th, 2024|Behavioral Health, Licensing|

At the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), we believe it’s important to never stop learning or improving. That’s why we connect with partners across the nation to learn from each other and share promising practices. It’s our way of staying proactive and collaborative as we continue to promote health and wellness for all Arizonans. [...]

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State Hospital Launches New Public Dashboard
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State Hospital Launches New Public Dashboard

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State Hospital Launches New Public Dashboard

By Mike Sheldon|2024-01-24T10:57:15-07:00January 24th, 2024|Behavioral Health|

Arizona State Hospital Civil Treatment Facility Building. The Arizona Department of Health Services has released a new series of dashboards to provide real-time public information about the Arizona State Hospital (ASH). These dashboards will be updated daily to enhance transparency and foster understanding of operations and outcomes at the Hospital’s Civil and Forensic [...]

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State Hospital pharmacy focused on holistic care
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State Hospital pharmacy focused on holistic care

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State Hospital pharmacy focused on holistic care

By Mike Sheldon|2023-10-19T14:54:26-07:00October 19th, 2023|Behavioral Health, General|

When many of us think about a pharmacy, we primarily think about the medications our healthcare provider has prescribed for us. But when Kelly Holladay, director of the pharmacy at the Arizona State Hospital (ASH), considers her department's role in treating patients at ASH, she sees a much more-integrated role. "[This is about] more than [...]

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ADHS proposes options to enhance services at the Arizona State Hospital, as required by recent bill
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ADHS proposes options to enhance services at the Arizona State Hospital, as required by recent bill

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ADHS proposes options to enhance services at the Arizona State Hospital, as required by recent bill

By Mike Sheldon|2023-09-08T14:20:47-07:00September 8th, 2023|Behavioral Health, General|

Based on feedback we received from the public, we’ve made recommendations to the Governor’s Office and State Legislature for possible enhancements to programs at the Arizona State Hospital (ASH). In 2022, the Arizona State Legislature passed Senate Bill 1444, which required the Arizona State Hospital to develop a clinical improvement and human resource plan with [...]

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Keeping the State Hospital prepared for unexpected challenges
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Keeping the State Hospital prepared for unexpected challenges

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Keeping the State Hospital prepared for unexpected challenges

By Mike Sheldon|2023-08-08T10:03:57-07:00August 8th, 2023|Behavioral Health, Preparedness|

In 2020, while many around her were concerned about the rapid spread of COVID-19 and the impact it would have on their lives, Lynae Hoyne saw something more. She saw the importance of having medical facilities that were prepared to help in any circumstance. That realization led her to the Arizona State Hospital, where today [...]

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National Nurses Month: ASH provides opportunities for nurses to grow
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National Nurses Month: ASH provides opportunities for nurses to grow

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National Nurses Month: ASH provides opportunities for nurses to grow

By Mike Sheldon|2023-05-31T10:23:03-07:00May 31st, 2023|Behavioral Health, General|

Sheila Holmen always had a calling to be a nurse. "I knew that I wanted to be a nurse at a very young age," said Holmen, a psychiatric nurse at the Arizona State Hospital (ASH). "It's not something that I can really explain or understand, it is just something that's inside of you. I had [...]

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At the Arizona State Hospital, a therapist’s music helps with healing
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At the Arizona State Hospital, a therapist’s music helps with healing

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At the Arizona State Hospital, a therapist’s music helps with healing

By Mike Sheldon|2022-10-20T13:08:05-07:00October 20th, 2022|Behavioral Health, General|

When Mario Enciso moved to Arizona from San Diego in 2011, he could not have known that he'd see his future each day as he drove between his downtown Phoenix apartment and his master's level classes in music therapy at Arizona State University. "I chose to live downtown because it was central," he said. "On [...]

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State Hospital caring for patients, training next generation of caregivers
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State Hospital caring for patients, training next generation of caregivers

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State Hospital caring for patients, training next generation of caregivers

By Mike Sheldon|2022-07-07T12:15:54-07:00July 7th, 2022|Behavioral Health, General|

The Arizona State Hospital (ASH) provides “the highest and most restrictive” level of long-term psychiatric care in the state to Arizonans with mental illnesses who are under court order for treatment. Our staff provide high-quality inpatient psychiatric care, using a multi-disciplinary team approach, and are committed to treating patients with dignity and respect. The team [...]

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ADHS Joins Army Job Program
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ADHS Joins Army Job Program

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ADHS Joins Army Job Program

By Cara Christ|2018-11-27T11:17:41-07:00November 20th, 2018|Behavioral Health, General|

As of November 20, 2018, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is proud to announce its partnership with the United States Army. The Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) Program provides America’s youth with an opportunity to serve their country while they prepare for their future. PaYS partners guarantee soldiers an interview and possible employment [...]

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ADHS is Developing a Center for Psychiatric Excellence
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ADHS is Developing a Center for Psychiatric Excellence

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ADHS is Developing a Center for Psychiatric Excellence

By Cara Christ|2018-04-12T09:36:17-07:00April 12th, 2018|Behavioral Health|

Earlier this year, we took a huge first step in our efforts to transform the Arizona State Hospital (ASH) into a Center for Psychiatric Excellence by releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP), soliciting outside organizations interested in leasing space on the campus. The Center for Psychiatric Excellence will provide state of the art, comprehensive behavioral [...]

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