Preparedness

Items in the Preparedness category will cover everything from Emergency Medical Services to vaccination programs. This division at ADHS tracks contagious disease, coordinates emergency preparedness activity, licenses EMTs and Paramedics, regulates ambulance companies, authorizes special hospital designations like cardiac care center and Level IV trauma center, issues birth and death certificates, and tracks critical health data through various sources including hospital discharge information.

With cases increasing, it isn’t too late to get your influenza vaccine
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With cases increasing, it isn’t too late to get your influenza vaccine

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With cases increasing, it isn’t too late to get your influenza vaccine

By Carla Berg|2022-05-19T12:08:46-07:00May 19th, 2022|Preparedness|

Like COVID-19 has proven to be, seasonal influenza is predictably unpredictable. Case in point: Arizona is currently seeing increasing numbers of influenza cases much later than the five-year average shows, though overall numbers for this flu season aren’t as high as some recent seasons. Other states are seeing a similar trend. COVID-19 and influenza share [...]

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Week-to-week increases in cases a reminder that COVID-19 remains with us
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Week-to-week increases in cases a reminder that COVID-19 remains with us

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Week-to-week increases in cases a reminder that COVID-19 remains with us

By Don Herrington|2022-05-18T09:47:46-07:00May 18th, 2022|Preparedness|

Like many of you, public health professionals are closely watching trends reflected on the COVID-19 Data Dashboard, including week-to-week increases in cases since early April. The 7,200-plus cases reported for the week beginning May 8 represent a small fraction of the 150,000-plus cases reported during the week of Jan. 9, when the Omicron variant was [...]

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EMS Week: Promoting resilience among those who rise to the challenge
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EMS Week: Promoting resilience among those who rise to the challenge

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EMS Week: Promoting resilience among those who rise to the challenge

By Carla Berg|2022-05-17T12:34:12-07:00May 17th, 2022|Preparedness|

ADHS is joining groups across the nation in marking EMS Week, which honors the Emergency Medical Services providers who are rising to the challenge during the month of May. It’s part of National Trauma Awareness Month. Governor Doug Ducey signed a State Proclamation recognizing EMS Week and EMS for Children Day. This year’s theme for [...]

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Rising to the Challenge & Safe Surroundings: Honoring EMS and trauma workers
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Rising to the Challenge & Safe Surroundings: Honoring EMS and trauma workers

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Rising to the Challenge & Safe Surroundings: Honoring EMS and trauma workers

By Carla Berg|2022-05-12T08:49:38-07:00May 12th, 2022|Preparedness|

May is National Trauma Awareness Month, presenting an opportunity for each of us to recognize and appreciate the many people working to keep us safe. So does EMS Week, which will be from May 15-21. This year’s theme for National Trauma Awareness Month is “Safe Surroundings,” with a focus on preventing violence and promoting safety [...]

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Summer sun means protecting yourself against melanoma
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Summer sun means protecting yourself against melanoma

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Summer sun means protecting yourself against melanoma

By Carla Berg|2022-05-09T13:15:50-07:00May 9th, 2022|Preparedness|

Few things go together more than Arizona and sunshine. Yuma, Tucson, and Phoenix are among American cities with the most sunny days, but many places across our state see abundant sunshine. All that sun brings with it an increased risk of melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer that is increasingly common in Arizona. From [...]

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Seniors: Make sure your protection is up to date with a COVID-19 booster shot
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Seniors: Make sure your protection is up to date with a COVID-19 booster shot

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Seniors: Make sure your protection is up to date with a COVID-19 booster shot

By Don Herrington|2022-05-02T11:31:14-07:00May 2nd, 2022|Preparedness|

I recently had the privilege of joining an AARP Arizona virtual town hall to discuss COVID-19 vaccines and, more importantly, why seniors should update their protection by following booster recommendations. Cases and deaths in Arizona have dropped significantly since the January peak, but COVID-19 is still active and infecting people. A large percentage of seniors [...]

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From Dr. Carmona: Have you gotten your booster shot?
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From Dr. Carmona: Have you gotten your booster shot?

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From Dr. Carmona: Have you gotten your booster shot?

By Dr. Richard Carmona|2022-04-29T12:29:34-07:00April 29th, 2022|Preparedness|

Do you remember when you got your last COVID-19 vaccination? If it has been more than five months since you completed your primary vaccination series, it’s time for you to get your booster. You may be eligible even sooner depending which vaccine you received. If you are over the age of 50 and received your [...]

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A week to honor medical laboratory professionals
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A week to honor medical laboratory professionals

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A week to honor medical laboratory professionals

By Carla Berg|2022-04-28T10:30:11-07:00April 28th, 2022|Preparedness|

For many of us, it almost felt like everything else stopped when COVID-19 arrived in U.S. more than two years ago. For those working in the Arizona State Public Health Laboratory operated by ADHS, efforts related to the pandemic were added to the critical diagnostic work they perform every day. During Medical Laboratory Professionals Week [...]

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Latest data shows continued strong protection from COVID-19 vaccines and boosters
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Latest data shows continued strong protection from COVID-19 vaccines and boosters

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Latest data shows continued strong protection from COVID-19 vaccines and boosters

By Carla Berg|2022-04-27T10:51:57-07:00April 27th, 2022|Preparedness|

Vaccinated against COVID-19? Great. Boosted on top of your COVID-19 vaccination? Even better. Our report on COVID-19 outcomes by vaccination status, which now includes data for March, shows that compared to individuals who were fully vaccinated with a booster, unvaccinated people ages 12 and older had: 4.3 times the risk of testing positive for COVID-19; [...]

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Antivirals are increasingly available to complement COVID-19 vaccination
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Antivirals are increasingly available to complement COVID-19 vaccination

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Antivirals are increasingly available to complement COVID-19 vaccination

By Don Herrington|2022-04-26T12:40:26-07:00April 26th, 2022|Preparedness|

Though cases are down dramatically from the January spike driven by the Omicron variant, COVID-19 remains with us. Vaccines and boosters continue to offer robust protection against severe outcomes, and I want to call attention once again to the availability of antiviral treatments. Initially reserved for the most vulnerable because of limited supplies, the antiviral [...]

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With cases increasing, it isn’t too late to get your influenza vaccine

Week-to-week increases in cases a reminder that COVID-19 remains with us

EMS Week: Promoting resilience among those who rise to the challenge

Rising to the Challenge & Safe Surroundings: Honoring EMS and trauma workers

Summer sun means protecting yourself against melanoma

Seniors: Make sure your protection is up to date with a COVID-19 booster shot

From Dr. Carmona: Have you gotten your booster shot?

A week to honor medical laboratory professionals

Latest data shows continued strong protection from COVID-19 vaccines and boosters

Antivirals are increasingly available to complement COVID-19 vaccination

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