Prevention – Page 2 – AZ Dept. of Health Services News

Topics here will include issues that fall into the Prevention Division of the agency, which include – as the name implies – programs that help prevent disease in our state. You will find information about chronic diseases (cancer, heart health, breathing disorders) as well as tobacco use prevention. This area also includes education about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Women, Infant and Children programs; both USDA programs that help provide nutrition to lower income residents.

The OAR Line provides 24-hour help with opioids for families, individuals, and medical providers
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The OAR Line provides 24-hour help with opioids for families, individuals, and medical providers

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The OAR Line provides 24-hour help with opioids for families, individuals, and medical providers

By Celia Nabor|2024-03-22T10:10:04-07:00March 22nd, 2024|Prevention|

People who use opioids, their loved ones, and the health care professionals treating them need multiple layers of support as we continue the fight against the ongoing opioid overdose epidemic. The Opioid Assistance and Referral Line, or OAR Line, is here to help everyone impacted by opioids. Medical experts offer patients, providers, and family members [...]

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New campaign highlights the life-saving impact of naloxone in reversing an opioid overdose
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New campaign highlights the life-saving impact of naloxone in reversing an opioid overdose

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New campaign highlights the life-saving impact of naloxone in reversing an opioid overdose

By Celia Nabor|2024-03-18T14:34:55-07:00March 18th, 2024|Prevention|

How many lives could be saved if more people carried naloxone and were trained to recognize the signs of overdose? Many of us know and care about at least one person who has struggled with substance use disorder. Overdose statistics indicate that five people a day (more than 1,800 people each year) are dying from [...]

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New report shows need for action to prevent pregnancy-related deaths as numbers increase
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New report shows need for action to prevent pregnancy-related deaths as numbers increase

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New report shows need for action to prevent pregnancy-related deaths as numbers increase

By Martin Celaya|2024-03-15T15:07:00-07:00March 15th, 2024|Prevention|

New data collected and analyzed by the Arizona Department of Health Services’ Maternal Mortality Review Program shows that people of color are experiencing pregnancy-related deaths at a disproportionate rate in Arizona and that mental health supports are critically needed in our state. Findings in the report on maternal mortality paint a concerning picture of rising [...]

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Refreshing the Arizona Health Improvement Plan to reflect progress made, set goals for the next two years
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Refreshing the Arizona Health Improvement Plan to reflect progress made, set goals for the next two years

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Refreshing the Arizona Health Improvement Plan to reflect progress made, set goals for the next two years

By Sheila Sjolander|2024-02-27T13:17:07-07:00February 27th, 2024|Preparedness, Prevention|

Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is excited to announce we have published the 2024-2025 update to the Arizona Health Improvement Plan (AzHIP). The AzHIP provides a structure to collectively improve the health of communities and individuals throughout Arizona. The AzHIP 2021-2025 plan is now in the fourth year of its five-year implementation period. The [...]

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Eating Disorders Awareness Week and ways to help prevent and address disordered eating

By Celia Nabor|2024-02-26T16:05:57-07:00February 26th, 2024|Prevention|

Eating disorders are complex illnesses that have serious effects on health and they can affect people of all genders, sexual orientations, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sizes, and shapes. This week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week, an annual campaign to inform the public about the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope, support, and visibility [...]

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ADHS Celebrates Black History Month
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ADHS Celebrates Black History Month

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ADHS Celebrates Black History Month

By Chavon Woods|2024-02-23T10:02:29-07:00February 23rd, 2024|General, Health Equity, Preparedness, Prevention|

Throughout the month of February, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the rest of the nation celebrates Black History Month. During this month, we commemorate the significant accomplishments and achievements of African-Americans as well as their important role in U.S. history and the impact on public health in our state. February also marks [...]

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Love is Respect: Working to promote awareness of healthy and safe relationships
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Love is Respect: Working to promote awareness of healthy and safe relationships

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Love is Respect: Working to promote awareness of healthy and safe relationships

By Celia Nabor|2024-02-23T09:56:50-07:00February 16th, 2024|Prevention|

The keys to teen dating violence prevention are awareness and early intervention. This includes teaching teens and preteens healthy relationship skills and promoting protective factors that can support positive youth development. Results from the 2021 Arizona Youth Risk Behavioral Survey (YRBS), showed female high school students experienced more sexual violence events when compared to males. [...]

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Start Small: Live Big – Make changes for a healthier heart
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Start Small: Live Big – Make changes for a healthier heart

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Start Small: Live Big – Make changes for a healthier heart

By Celia Nabor|2024-02-08T09:51:01-07:00February 8th, 2024|Prevention|

February is American Heart Month, and it’s the perfect time to increase your focus on cardiovascular health and make your heart health a priority! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Arizona has the 10th lowest rate of deaths caused by heart disease in the nation. By making healthy changes, we can [...]

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Power Me A2Z’s free folic acid helps keep Arizona parents & babies healthy
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Power Me A2Z’s free folic acid helps keep Arizona parents & babies healthy

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Power Me A2Z’s free folic acid helps keep Arizona parents & babies healthy

By Celia Nabor|2024-02-01T15:58:50-07:00February 1st, 2024|Prevention|

For someone who can get pregnant, now is a great time to think about making healthy choices, both for you and your future baby. Even if you don’t plan to have a baby soon, it is important to take a multivitamin with folic acid so you can be your best self when you do get [...]

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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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