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ADHS, alongside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is recognizing Fungal Disease Awareness Week from September 15-19th. This annual event aims to improve public and clinician awareness of fungal diseases, which are often overlooked despite their potential severity. Among those native to Arizona, Valley fever is a disease caused by the fungus, Coccidioides, [...]

As the Arizona monsoon season continues through September, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) wants to ensure all Arizonans are equipped with the knowledge to stay safe and healthy. Last month we celebrated Monsoon Week. While the recent summer rains are a welcome sight, they also bring unique weather hazards that require our attention [...]

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) joins the Alzheimer’s Association® in encouraging Arizonans to take proactive steps toward protecting their brain health and reducing the risk of cognitive decline.  More than 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. In Arizona, this number is growing, with our aging population especially at risk. Two-thirds [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]