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ADHS proposes options to enhance services at the Arizona State Hospital, as required by recent bill
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ADHS proposes options to enhance services at the Arizona State Hospital, as required by recent bill

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ADHS proposes options to enhance services at the Arizona State Hospital, as required by recent bill

By Mike Sheldon|2023-09-08T14:20:47-07:00September 8th, 2023|Behavioral Health, General|

Based on feedback we received from the public, we’ve made recommendations to the Governor’s Office and State Legislature for possible enhancements to programs at the Arizona State Hospital (ASH). In 2022, the Arizona State Legislature passed Senate Bill 1444, which required the Arizona State Hospital to develop a clinical improvement and human resource plan with [...]

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The scorching heat continues as possible monsoons roll in, find resources to keep your family safe
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The scorching heat continues as possible monsoons roll in, find resources to keep your family safe

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The scorching heat continues as possible monsoons roll in, find resources to keep your family safe

By Sheila Sjolander|2023-07-28T15:35:26-07:00July 28th, 2023|General, Preparedness|

While Arizona’s summer of record-breaking high temperatures and excessive heat warnings continue, we are also expecting to get a break with some rain soon. Monsoon continues until the end of September, providing some relief with rain, but also posing its own hazards. While many Arizonans may know the basics of summer safety like avoiding going [...]

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Staying safe in Arizona’s heat
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Staying safe in Arizona’s heat

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Staying safe in Arizona’s heat

By Sheila Sjolander|2023-07-26T11:30:18-07:00July 25th, 2023|General, Preparedness, Prevention|

Arizona’s been experiencing record-breaking high temperatures and a slow-to-start monsoon season. We’ve seen Excessive Heat Warnings in every county and Phoenix specifically is experiencing a record- breaking summer, with more than 26 consecutive days of 110+ degree weather so far (and it’s only July!) It’s vital to stay cool and hydrated in this heat and [...]

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Improving access to birth control for Arizona patients: Making contraceptives available without a prescription at your local pharmacy
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Improving access to birth control for Arizona patients: Making contraceptives available without a prescription at your local pharmacy

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Improving access to birth control for Arizona patients: Making contraceptives available without a prescription at your local pharmacy

By Celia Nabor|2023-07-06T17:08:27-07:00July 6th, 2023|General, Preparedness, Prevention|

This week rules were approved to allow Arizona patients 18 years old and older to access contraceptives at their local pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription. A standing order allows pharmacists to provide patients with needed birth control including hormonal contraceptive patches, vaginal rings, and oral contraceptives. Arizona joins more than 20 other states that have [...]

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Father’s Day gift for all men: A trip to the doctor
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Father’s Day gift for all men: A trip to the doctor

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Father’s Day gift for all men: A trip to the doctor

By Eugene Livar|2023-06-16T10:19:31-07:00June 15th, 2023|General, Preparedness, Prevention|

For reasons that aren't always clear, men simply don't go to the doctor as often as women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, women visit their healthcare provider 40% more often than men. That may be an explanation for what the Washington Post recently called a "silent crisis in men's health." Data [...]

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Free drinking water lead screening available for Arizona schools, child care facilities
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Free drinking water lead screening available for Arizona schools, child care facilities

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Free drinking water lead screening available for Arizona schools, child care facilities

By Eugene Livar|2023-06-08T16:00:37-07:00June 8th, 2023|General, Preparedness|

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is offering free lead screening of drinking water fixtures and faucets for Arizona schools and child care facilities as part of a nationwide program that was established by the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act of 2016, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency. ADHS received about [...]

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National Nurses Month: ASH provides opportunities for nurses to grow
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National Nurses Month: ASH provides opportunities for nurses to grow

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National Nurses Month: ASH provides opportunities for nurses to grow

By Mike Sheldon|2023-05-31T10:23:03-07:00May 31st, 2023|Behavioral Health, General|

Sheila Holmen always had a calling to be a nurse. "I knew that I wanted to be a nurse at a very young age," said Holmen, a psychiatric nurse at the Arizona State Hospital (ASH). "It's not something that I can really explain or understand, it is just something that's inside of you. I had [...]

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How ADHS regulates sober living homes and behavioral health residential facilities
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How ADHS regulates sober living homes and behavioral health residential facilities

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How ADHS regulates sober living homes and behavioral health residential facilities

By Tom Salow|2023-06-14T16:03:25-07:00May 24th, 2023|General, Licensing|

In Part 1 of our Licensing blog series, we shared what a sober living home (SLH) actually is. We also explained other types of homes that are often confused for sober living homes, including behavioral health residential facilities (BHRF), which are also licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). In this installment of [...]

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The time is right for women to prioritize their own health
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The time is right for women to prioritize their own health

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The time is right for women to prioritize their own health

By Sheila Sjolander|2023-05-19T15:08:44-07:00May 19th, 2023|General, Prevention|

This week we celebrate National Women's Health Week - the perfect time to take a moment to consider how we might strengthen our health with an extra dose of self-care. Many women act as the managers of their family’s health-maintaining records, scheduling visits, caring for sick loved ones, and taking their children to appointments at [...]

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Federal COVID-19 public health emergency ends – Vaccines, tests & data will remain available
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Federal COVID-19 public health emergency ends – Vaccines, tests & data will remain available

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Federal COVID-19 public health emergency ends – Vaccines, tests & data will remain available

By Jennie Cunico|2023-05-11T12:56:55-07:00May 11th, 2023|General, Preparedness|

Today marks the end of the national COVID-19 public health emergency, but most tools - including vaccines, testing, and treatment - will remain available in Arizona. More than two years after the public health emergency was declared, and more than three years after the virus began its rapid spread in 2020, the U.S. Department of Health [...]

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