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Protecting Arizonans at every stage of life at the AZ State Health Lab
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Protecting Arizonans at every stage of life at the AZ State Health Lab

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Protecting Arizonans at every stage of life at the AZ State Health Lab

By Kathryn Wangsness|2024-01-19T14:59:05-07:00January 19th, 2024|General, Newborn Screening, Preparedness|

The Arizona State Public Health Laboratory protects you and your loved ones in ways you may not realize. In addition to licensure and certification services for laboratories across Arizona, the state lab tests air, food, water, and clinical samples for a murderer’s row of public health threats, including tuberculosis, heavy metal toxins, pesticides, and radioactive [...]

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Radon can be a silent killer. Protect yourself and your loved ones by testing your home.
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Radon can be a silent killer. Protect yourself and your loved ones by testing your home.

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Radon can be a silent killer. Protect yourself and your loved ones by testing your home.

By Eugene Livar|2024-01-18T16:02:48-07:00January 18th, 2024|General, Preparedness|

Changes to your housing can be exciting and sometimes stressful life events. Whether you’re moving into a new home, doing renovations, evaluating your home’s current condition, or selling it, there’s one important action item you should include on your to-do list: testing your house’s radon levels. Radon is an invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas that [...]

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Arizona’s Ongoing Fight Against Fentanyl and Overdose Fatalities
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Arizona’s Ongoing Fight Against Fentanyl and Overdose Fatalities

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Arizona’s Ongoing Fight Against Fentanyl and Overdose Fatalities

By Celia Nabor|2024-01-12T14:31:43-07:00January 12th, 2024|General, Prevention|

The state of Arizona, along with the rest of the nation, is confronting a troubling surge in opioid-related overdose deaths, with illicit fentanyl and other synthetic opioids playing a pivotal role. The Arizona Department of Health Services recently published the Opioid Overdoses Surveillance Report, Arizona, 2022. The latest available data unveils a complex scenario demanding [...]

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New Year, happier you. New Year’s resolutions can be driven by healthy, positive changes
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New Year, happier you. New Year’s resolutions can be driven by healthy, positive changes

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New Year, happier you. New Year’s resolutions can be driven by healthy, positive changes

By Sheila Sjolander|2023-12-29T14:31:01-07:00December 29th, 2023|General|

Approaching the end of the year for many people means reflecting on the past 12 months and choosing what paths our lives will take as we ring in 2024. A new year can be an opportunity for transformation and commitment to renew personal goals. Whether you’re resolving to make significant changes or to enjoy your [...]

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ADHS Awards First Round of Justice Reinvestment Grants to Arizona Nonprofits
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ADHS Awards First Round of Justice Reinvestment Grants to Arizona Nonprofits

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ADHS Awards First Round of Justice Reinvestment Grants to Arizona Nonprofits

By Chavon Woods|2023-12-21T11:49:07-07:00December 21st, 2023|General|

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) was charged with creating the Justice Reinvestment Program through the passage of Prop 207 in November 2020. The proposition legalized recreational marijuana use for adults 21 and older as well as created initiatives to increase safety and community resilience around arrest and incarceration, including the Justice Reinvestment Program. [...]

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Bureau of Vital Records Team Participates in National Adoption Day
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Bureau of Vital Records Team Participates in National Adoption Day

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Bureau of Vital Records Team Participates in National Adoption Day

By Katina Lugo|2023-12-01T13:31:44-07:00December 1st, 2023|General|

The morning of Nov. 18 started off with cool temperatures and long-awaited rain as a team of volunteers set up to celebrate the adoption of approximately 100 Arizona children. As the rain stopped and the sun broke through the clouds, the first families began to arrive at the annual Maricopa County Superior Court’s National Adoption Day [...]

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Finding her purpose and maintaining a positive mindset entering a new space
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Finding her purpose and maintaining a positive mindset entering a new space

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Finding her purpose and maintaining a positive mindset entering a new space

By Jennie Cunico|2023-11-27T15:16:07-07:00November 24th, 2023|General, Prevention|

ADHS continues to celebrate Native American Heritage Month by highlighting ADHS Team Member, and Tribal Liaison, Geri Haskon. Gerline was appointed to the role earlier this year. Although she is new to her role, advocating for tribal health has been a lifelong journey and career for Geri. She works to exemplify the traditional teachings passed [...]

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Meet Geri Haskon: ADHS Tribal Liaison
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Meet Geri Haskon: ADHS Tribal Liaison

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Meet Geri Haskon: ADHS Tribal Liaison

By Jennie Cunico|2023-11-27T15:18:00-07:00November 24th, 2023|General|

ADHS continues to celebrate Native American Heritage Month by highlighting ADHS Team Member, and Tribal Liaison, Gerilene Haskon. Geri was appointed to the role earlier this year. She attended the University of Arizona for a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, followed by a Master of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health. Geri’s passion for [...]

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Native American Heritage Month celebrates Arizona’s earliest residents and their vast history
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Native American Heritage Month celebrates Arizona’s earliest residents and their vast history

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Native American Heritage Month celebrates Arizona’s earliest residents and their vast history

By Jennie Cunico|2023-11-21T13:34:16-07:00November 21st, 2023|General|

November is Native American Heritage Month and we are recognizing the contributions of our staff and the efforts made by ADHS to positively impact the health of our tribal members. Efforts to establish a formal date recognizing the contributions, achievements, sacrifices, and cultural and historical legacy of Native Americans have spanned decades. The work began [...]

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The Reality of Child Fatality in Arizona and the Vital Role of Arizona Child Fatality Review Program
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The Reality of Child Fatality in Arizona and the Vital Role of Arizona Child Fatality Review Program

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The Reality of Child Fatality in Arizona and the Vital Role of Arizona Child Fatality Review Program

By Celia Nabor|2023-11-17T10:39:48-07:00November 17th, 2023|General|

The death of a child is a devastating tragedy, forever changing a family and the community. This week, the Arizona Department of Health Services published the Thirtieth Annual Child Fatality Review Program (CFRP) report, which explores recommendations aimed at averting preventable deaths. This year marks three decades since the inception of the Arizona Child Fatality [...]

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