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New Bacteria Takes the Stage

By Will Humble|2017-02-10T09:50:38-07:00March 8th, 2013|General|

This week’s Vital Signs report shows that antibiotics are being overpowered by lethal germs called carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae or (CRE).These germs cause lethal infections in patients that get inpatient medical care in hospitals, long-term care facilities and nursing homes. In their normal forms, the germs- in the Enterobacteriaceae family (e.g. E. coli) are a normal part of our digestive system. However, some of them have [...]

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This Year’s Clothing Drive is Here

By Will Humble|2017-02-10T09:50:38-07:00March 7th, 2013|General|

Spring is a good time to toss out stuff we don’t use anymore and do a little cleaning around the house. If that’s the case for you, we’re going to make it easy to get rid of the clothes and household goods you don’t need or want. A couple of years ago, we had people [...]

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Strategic National Stockpile Readiness

By Will Humble|2017-02-10T09:50:39-07:00February 27th, 2013|General, Preparedness|

The CDC's “Strategic National Stockpile” is a large quantity of medicine and medical supplies that are available to states in case there’s a public health emergency (flu outbreak, asteroid, etc.) severe enough to cause local health supplies to run out. Once federal and local authorities agree that the stockpile is needed, meds and supplies are [...]

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UA College of Public Health Info Sessions

By Will Humble|2017-02-10T09:50:39-07:00February 25th, 2013|General|

The UA College of Public Health Phoenix location has new options for students interested in the Master of Public Health (Public Health Practice Concentration) and the Graduate Certificate in Health Administration. They also have several online graduate certificate programs and many other degree options at the Tucson campus. The College is hosting information sessions in Phoenix, [...]

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The Worst is Over for Flu this Season

By Will Humble|2017-02-10T09:50:40-07:00February 21st, 2013|General|

This year’s flu really packed a wallop all across the country. In Arizona we’ve had almost 250% more cases than last year so far. But the good news is, this week’s flu report shows we’re on the downhill slope. We’ve seen fewer new cases in the past couple weeks - but it’s not completely gone. [...]

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Caveat Emptor

By Will Humble|2017-02-10T09:50:40-07:00February 20th, 2013|General|

The younger you are, the more likely you are to get a tattoo. In fact, a recent Pew Research poll found that 40% of people between the age of 18 and 29 have one these days. But if you’re thinking about it or your friend or adult child is- there are some important things to consider. I’ve [...]

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Troubled Teens: At Risk and Not Overlooked

By Will Humble|2017-02-10T09:50:40-07:00February 19th, 2013|Behavioral Health, General, Licensing|

Our Vision at the Arizona Department of Health Services is ”Health and Wellness for all Arizonans”. Part of that Vision for folks living with behavioral health issues or a mental illness means achieving and maintaining self-reliance and independence. To get there, some individuals simply need outpatient services occasionally. Some need wrap-around community or home-based services. [...]

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Hearing and Vision Screening

By Will Humble|2014-04-09T15:18:33-07:00February 19th, 2013|General, Newborn Screening|

According to the CDC about 15% of school age kids have some hearing loss. Children who are hard of hearing will find it harder to learn vocabulary, grammar, word order, and other parts of verbal communication. Newborn hearing loss occurs in about 1 in 5,000 births- which is why it’s so important that AZ kids [...]

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Blessing Bag Update

By Will Humble|2017-02-10T09:50:42-07:00February 15th, 2013|General|

I wanted to update on one of my December blog posts. Around the holidays, patients at the Arizona State Hospital decided to take on a project – to help the homeless. Patients wanted an opportunity to give back to the community in a way that would help those in need. They chose a project working [...]

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Show Your Love

By Will Humble|2017-02-10T09:50:42-07:00February 14th, 2013|General, Prevention|

Valentine’s Day isn’t just a day of romance, flowers and candy. The CDC Preconception Health and Health Care Initiative launched a campaign asking all women of childbearing age to Show Your Love by taking good care of themselves. It’s a national initiative to educate women and couples on the importance of preconception health. Preconception health [...]

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