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How and Where to Obtain a Birth Certificate from Vital Records
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How and Where to Obtain a Birth Certificate from Vital Records

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How and Where to Obtain a Birth Certificate from Vital Records

By Cara Christ|2017-05-19T09:43:24-07:00May 19th, 2017|Licensing|

We get calls every day from people looking to get a copy of their birth certificate. Depending on your timeline, here are some details on how you can obtain the record you need. The Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Vital Records no longer provides same day walk-in customer service for certificate issuance. You [...]

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Speech-Language Pathologists Provide Specialized Care to People Diagnosed with Autism
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Speech-Language Pathologists Provide Specialized Care to People Diagnosed with Autism

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Speech-Language Pathologists Provide Specialized Care to People Diagnosed with Autism

By Cara Christ|2017-04-21T11:42:00-07:00April 21st, 2017|Licensing|

When people are diagnosed with a disease that can affect their development such as Autism spectrum disorder, it is important they work with specialists who can provide the proper therapy. People with social communication difficulties, as seen with Autism spectrum disorder experience, have trouble using verbal and nonverbal communication in social settings. Speech-language pathologists can assess, [...]

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Public Health is Working Behind the Scenes to Keep You Safe
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Public Health is Working Behind the Scenes to Keep You Safe

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Public Health is Working Behind the Scenes to Keep You Safe

By Cara Christ|2017-04-03T10:08:05-07:00April 3rd, 2017|Licensing, Preparedness|

Note: This week is National Public Health Week. This week I have a five-part public health series that explores the vast network of programs and services that help improve the health and wellness of all Arizonans. Public health includes programs that work to ensure that we are safe whether in everyday life or during an [...]

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New Partnership Provides Parents Information About Potential Hazards
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New Partnership Provides Parents Information About Potential Hazards

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New Partnership Provides Parents Information About Potential Hazards

By Cara Christ|2017-02-24T08:58:11-07:00February 24th, 2017|Licensing|

Our Bureau of Child Care Licensing is excited to partner with the Children's Environmental Health Network's ECO-Healthy Child Care program. The program helps child care providers throughout Arizona with the latest information on environmental hazards of most concern for our children. Children's Environmental Health Network is a national non-profit organization that focuses on policy, education [...]

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Vital Records Data Helps Public Health Improve the Overall Health of Arizona
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Vital Records Data Helps Public Health Improve the Overall Health of Arizona

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Vital Records Data Helps Public Health Improve the Overall Health of Arizona

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:31-07:00January 18th, 2017|Licensing|

One of the most popular features on our website and social media is the annual list of the top 100 baby names in Arizona. The list is created from our Bureau of Vital Records, which registers and issues birth certificates for all the babies born each year. While the list is a fun use of [...]

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Licensing Team makes Extreme Improvements to Critical Review Process
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Licensing Team makes Extreme Improvements to Critical Review Process

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Licensing Team makes Extreme Improvements to Critical Review Process

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:34-07:00December 7th, 2016|Licensing|

Our Health Care Institution Branch Licensing Architectural Team has successfully streamlined processes, maximized resources and reduced the time it takes to review and approve architectural plans and specifications required by rule. This is critically important because architectural plans and specifications must meet the adopted 2010 Facility Guidelines Institute regulations before a new health care institution [...]

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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|2017-02-10T09:48:35-07:00November 30th, 2016|Licensing|

The Maricopa County Superior Court’s National Adoption Day was held at the Durango Juvenile Court Center on Nov. 19. National Adoption Day is an annual event held to raise awareness for more than 100,000 foster-care children nationwide who are waiting to find their forever families. Adoptions for hundreds of children are finalized on this special [...]

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Medical Marijuana Allocations Completed
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Medical Marijuana Allocations Completed

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Medical Marijuana Allocations Completed

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:37-07:00October 27th, 2016|Licensing|

On October 6, our Medical Marijuana program concluded the processing of medical marijuana dispensary applications by holding a random selection process for applications meeting the criteria. Our staff worked with accountants on the process which included nine random selections. Our Digital Media Team provided live stream video of the event which can be found on [...]

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Bureau of Vital Records Participates in National Data Sharing Program
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Bureau of Vital Records Participates in National Data Sharing Program

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Bureau of Vital Records Participates in National Data Sharing Program

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:40-07:00September 26th, 2016|Licensing|

This week the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) released the 2015 birth data file and accompanying data brief “Births in the United States, 2015.” This report plays a significant role in public health program planning and funding throughout the nation. Our Bureau of Vital Records participated with vital records departments from across the country [...]

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New Online Portal Helps Streamline Speech and Hearing Testing Documentation Process
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New Online Portal Helps Streamline Speech and Hearing Testing Documentation Process

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New Online Portal Helps Streamline Speech and Hearing Testing Documentation Process

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:40-07:00September 22nd, 2016|Licensing|

Last September our Licensing team rolled out the online renewal portal for speech and hearing professionals that allows almost 5,000 hearing aid dispensers, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists statewide complete the renewal application electronically, upload documents, and submit an online payment. In addition to quicker submission by licensees, the improvement has helped the licensing staff drastically [...]

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