Preparedness – Page 3 – AZ Dept. of Health Services News

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.

Measles Exposure in Maricopa County Highlights the Need for Continued Vaccination
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Measles Exposure in Maricopa County Highlights the Need for Continued Vaccination

General, Preparedness

Measles Exposure in Maricopa County Highlights the Need for Continued Vaccination

By Kiran Raman|2024-02-15T08:56:05-07:00February 15th, 2024|General, Preparedness|

Earlier this week, the Maricopa Department of Public Health (MCDPH) identified a confirmed exposure of measles from an international traveler in Maricopa County. While no additional cases have been identified so far, measles is highly contagious. If you lack immunity and are exposed to the measles virus, you have about a 90 percent chance of [...]

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Keep family and friends safe on game day with these food safety tips
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Keep family and friends safe on game day with these food safety tips

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Keep family and friends safe on game day with these food safety tips

By Eugene Livar|2024-02-09T15:02:39-07:00February 9th, 2024|Preparedness|

This weekend, friends and families will gather for parties to watch the Big Game, and we want to be sure you and your guests are safe – including from foodborne illness. Here are some tips to keep everyone focused on the game and the commercials and enjoying the delicious food: Check for recalls: There are [...]

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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

General, Newborn Screening, Preparedness

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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HIV Surveillance 2023 Annual Report
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HIV Surveillance 2023 Annual Report

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HIV Surveillance 2023 Annual Report

By Eugene Livar|2023-12-14T15:34:29-07:00December 13th, 2023|Preparedness|

New HIV cases increased over the past year and so has access to services for those who need them. The rise in cases follows a dip in newly diagnosed cases due to reduced testing during COVID-19 lockdowns and mitigation measures. The HIV Surveillance program’s latest Annual Report shows there were 975 new cases in 2022 [...]

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Make sure your holiday feast is safe for friends and family
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Make sure your holiday feast is safe for friends and family

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Make sure your holiday feast is safe for friends and family

By Eugene Livar|2023-12-07T13:58:19-07:00December 7th, 2023|Preparedness|

During this holiday season, you may celebrate with family and friends over a meal or two. If you’re the person cooking that feast, your loved ones are counting on you for more than a delicious meal. They're counting on you to keep health and safety in mind as you create your culinary delights. The American [...]

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The best present this holiday season? A flu shot
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The best present this holiday season? A flu shot

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The best present this holiday season? A flu shot

By Dana Goodloe|2023-12-06T15:31:33-07:00December 6th, 2023|Preparedness|

If you're like most people, you've been busy the past few months. Fall is such a busy time for many people, and now we're in the middle of the holiday season and all its activities. It's understandable if you haven't had the chance to get your annual flu shot. But there's still time. In fact, [...]

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ADHS’ Wastewater Testing Detects Pathogens Early on to Protect Arizonans
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ADHS’ Wastewater Testing Detects Pathogens Early on to Protect Arizonans

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ADHS’ Wastewater Testing Detects Pathogens Early on to Protect Arizonans

By Eugene Livar|2023-12-05T22:04:26-07:00December 5th, 2023|Preparedness|

In 2020, during the height of the pandemic, one key challenge was getting an accurate picture of COVID-19 infection rates in communities, especially for people who had COVID-19 but weren’t experiencing symptoms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) to get better visibility into infection rates and [...]

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Marijuana product recalls: Here’s how they happen
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Marijuana product recalls: Here’s how they happen

Licensing, Preparedness

Marijuana product recalls: Here’s how they happen

By Eugene Livar|2023-11-28T16:10:55-07:00November 28th, 2023|Licensing, Preparedness|

More than 10 years ago, Arizonans voted to approve the implementation of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Program. In 2020, the program expanded with the passing of Prop 207, allowing for the adult recreational use of marijuana. There are now many dispensaries and adult-use facilities statewide, where adults above the age of 21 can purchase marijuana [...]

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Coccidioidomycosis – don’t learn the spelling, just the symptoms and learn how to prevent it this Valley Fever Awareness Week!
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Coccidioidomycosis – don’t learn the spelling, just the symptoms and learn how to prevent it this Valley Fever Awareness Week!

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Coccidioidomycosis – don’t learn the spelling, just the symptoms and learn how to prevent it this Valley Fever Awareness Week!

By Eugene Livar|2023-11-08T09:31:03-07:00November 8th, 2023|General, Preparedness|

Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis) caused by coccidioides immitis fungal spores. 3d rendered banner on blue background showing fungal filaments. Valley Fever Awareness Week begins today. Taking steps to stay safe from Valley fever (also called coccidioidomycosis) is especially important in Arizona, where the fungus that causes the lung infection grows naturally in the soil. [...]

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