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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 [...]

February marks Black History Month, a time to reflect on and celebrate the many achievements of the Black community, including the profound contributions of Black leaders in healthcare and public health. At the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), we recognize the lasting impact of these pioneers who have shaped medicine, advanced public health, and [...]