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One Health and Animal Disease Surveillance
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One Health and Animal Disease Surveillance

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One Health and Animal Disease Surveillance

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:49:03-07:00December 23rd, 2015|General, Preparedness|

One Health and Animal Disease Surveillance Did you know that many of the diseases that make people sick can also affect animals? “One Health” is the idea that the health of humans, animals, and the environment are tightly connected, and all affect each other. A better understanding of diseases in animals can help predict disease [...]

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ADHS Staff Participate in Project to Transform and Improve State Government
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ADHS Staff Participate in Project to Transform and Improve State Government

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ADHS Staff Participate in Project to Transform and Improve State Government

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:49:03-07:00December 22nd, 2015|General|

Several of our staff have participated in Governor Ducey’s Transformation of Arizona State Government project, which is a multifaceted approach to rethink how state government operates and conducts business with internal stakeholders and external customers. One of the recent successes of the project was the Permit Blitz that streamlined and developed a set of best [...]

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Keep Your Kids Safe this Holiday Season by Following Toy Guidelines
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Keep Your Kids Safe this Holiday Season by Following Toy Guidelines

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Keep Your Kids Safe this Holiday Season by Following Toy Guidelines

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:49:03-07:00December 21st, 2015|General, Prevention|

As the holiday and gift giving season approaches, it’s important for parents and caregivers to remember to choose toys with care to keep children safe. Keep in mind the child’s age, interests and skill level. Look for quality design and construction in all toys. Make sure that all directions or instructions are clear. And plastic [...]

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More Foodborne Illness in the National News
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More Foodborne Illness in the National News

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More Foodborne Illness in the National News

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:49:03-07:00December 16th, 2015|General|

Foodborne illness has been in the news again with a norovirus outbreak striking a Chipotle restaurant and sickening over 100 Boston College students. Norovirus is a highly contagious stomach illness that can cause severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It's pretty uncomfortable, but most people start feeling better a day or two after they [...]

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America’s Health Rankings 2015 Annual Report
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America’s Health Rankings 2015 Annual Report

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America’s Health Rankings 2015 Annual Report

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:49:04-07:00December 11th, 2015|General|

Have you ever wondered how Arizona ranks among other states in overall health or specific health issues? For over 25 years, United Health Foundations has been publishing a report looking at four different categories of health determinants: behavioral, community, policy and environment, and clinical care. These reports provide a snap shot of state health. Today, the United Health Foundation released its America's [...]

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National Journal Highlights Telephone CPR Efforts
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National Journal Highlights Telephone CPR Efforts

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National Journal Highlights Telephone CPR Efforts

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:49:04-07:00December 9th, 2015|General, Preparedness|

The current issue of the Journal of Emergency Medical Services features an article on Telephone CPR written by Dr. Ben Bobrow, our EMS Medical Director, and Micah Panczyk, our Telephone CPR Program Manager. The article titled, “Telephone CPR Can Optimize Bystander Action in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest” is featured in the journal’s Medtronic Philanthropy and HeartRescue [...]

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Injury Surveillance System Exceeds Scores on Federal Assessment
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Injury Surveillance System Exceeds Scores on Federal Assessment

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Injury Surveillance System Exceeds Scores on Federal Assessment

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:49:04-07:00December 4th, 2015|General, Preparedness|

Our department's injury surveillance system achieved an overall score of 86.1 percent in a Traffic Records Assessment that was just completed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. We exceeded the 24-state average score of 64.3 percent. The Traffic Records Assessment was managed by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, which worked with staff from our [...]

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2015 Food Safety Annual Report
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2015 Food Safety Annual Report

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2015 Food Safety Annual Report

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:49:04-07:00December 2nd, 2015|General, Preparedness|

The Food Safety & Environmental Services Program has finalized and posted the 2015 Food Safety Annual Report. The report summarizes the delegated inspections and activities that were completed by Arizona State University and the county health departments over Fiscal Year 2015. Here are some highlights and new additions to this year's report: Complex, moderate, and limited [...]

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Vital Records Staff Participate in National Adoption Day
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Vital Records Staff Participate in National Adoption Day

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Vital Records Staff Participate in National Adoption Day

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:49:04-07:00November 27th, 2015|General|

The Maricopa County Superior Court’s National Adoption Day was held at the Durango Juvenile Court Center on Nov. 21. National Adoption Day is an annual event held every year to raise awareness for adoption. Adoptions for hundreds of children are finalized on this special day. This year 295 children were adopted. Our Bureau of Vital [...]

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Safer Foods Save Lives: You Can Play a Role
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Safer Foods Save Lives: You Can Play a Role

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Safer Foods Save Lives: You Can Play a Role

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:49:05-07:00November 26th, 2015|General, Preparedness|

There has been on average 24 multistate outbreaks reported each year since 2010, each involving two to 37 states. In Arizona, just in the last few months, we have helped investigate several notable multistate outbreaks including: Salmonella associated with cucumbers, raw ground tuna and a truffle and mushroom product. Teamwork is crucial to a rapid [...]

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