Prevention – Page 20 – 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.

Encourage Students to Participate in the Annual SunWise Poster Contest
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Encourage Students to Participate in the Annual SunWise Poster Contest

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Encourage Students to Participate in the Annual SunWise Poster Contest

By Cara Christ|2017-03-10T09:05:28-07:00March 10th, 2017|Prevention|

The Arizona SunWise Program is excited to kick off our 14th annual “Be SunWise and Play Sun Smart!” poster contest. The contest is open to Arizona residents age 17 or younger, and encourages youth to illustrate ways to keep safe in the Arizona sun. The winning artist and teacher will receive on-field awards and appear [...]

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Resources Help Parents Teach Youth about Healthy Relationships
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Resources Help Parents Teach Youth about Healthy Relationships

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Resources Help Parents Teach Youth about Healthy Relationships

By Cara Christ|2017-03-09T09:09:15-07:00March 9th, 2017|Prevention|

Adolescence is a critical period of development where young people are exposed to new experiences, such as dating. Unfortunately, some teens find themselves involved in dating relationships that involve physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal abuse. Teens are often unable to recognize the signs of teen dating violence, or may be reluctant to tell their parents [...]

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Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Provide Much-Needed Service to Our Communities
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Provide Much-Needed Service to Our Communities

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Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Provide Much-Needed Service to Our Communities

By Cara Christ|2017-03-08T09:57:24-07:00March 8th, 2017|Prevention|

Today we’re celebrating the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day. The day honors the contributions and expertise of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists as food and nutrition experts. We have more than 20 Registered Dietitian Nutritionists working on our team to help us achieving our mission to improve health and wellness for all [...]

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Certified Lactation Consultants are an Important Part in Improving Breastfeeding Rates
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Certified Lactation Consultants are an Important Part in Improving Breastfeeding Rates

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Certified Lactation Consultants are an Important Part in Improving Breastfeeding Rates

By Cara Christ|2017-03-01T09:51:19-07:00March 1st, 2017|Prevention|

Today we're celebrating International Board Certified Lactation Consultants Day and recognizing the important role the consultants have to improve the lives of breastfeeding families. International Board Certified Lactation Consultants are healthcare professionals who specialize in the clinical management of breastfeeding and work in a wide variety of settings, including the Arizona WIC Program. When a [...]

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Arizona Youth Coalitions Receive National Awards
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Arizona Youth Coalitions Receive National Awards

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Arizona Youth Coalitions Receive National Awards

By Cara Christ|2017-02-27T12:39:13-07:00February 27th, 2017|Prevention|

In preparation for National Kick Butts Day on March 15—a national day when youth speak up and take action against tobacco use—the Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids offers mini grants to support groups across the U.S. that demonstrate creativity, youth leadership, and careful planning to reach the media and public. This year we're excited to announce [...]

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Programs Work to Reduce Oral Health Disparities Among Arizona’s Children
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Programs Work to Reduce Oral Health Disparities Among Arizona’s Children

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Programs Work to Reduce Oral Health Disparities Among Arizona’s Children

By Cara Christ|2017-02-22T08:50:08-07:00February 22nd, 2017|Prevention|

Most tooth decay can be prevented through a combination of interventions like our school-based sealant program and our fluoride mouth rinse program. If left untreated, tooth decay can lead to difficulty eating, speaking, and learning in school. Tooth decay can affect anyone, but we are seeing oral health disparities continue to exist for many Arizona [...]

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Smoking Can Cause More than Lung Cancer

By Cara Christ|2017-02-16T09:38:43-07:00February 15th, 2017|Prevention|

Most people associate lung cancer with tobacco use, but using tobacco can cause several other types of cancers. Using tobacco increases the risk for cancers of the mouth, lips, nose and sinuses, larynx (voice box) pharynx (throat), esophagus (swallowing tube), stomach, pancreas, kidney, bladder, uterus, cervix, colon/rectum, and ovary (mucinous), as well as acute myeloid [...]

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WIC Provides a Community of Support
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WIC Provides a Community of Support

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WIC Provides a Community of Support

By Cara Christ|2017-02-14T08:49:33-07:00February 14th, 2017|Prevention|

The supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is the nation’s most successful and cost-effective public health nutrition program. The Arizona WIC Program provides free healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding services, and community referrals for income-eligible women who are pregnant or postpartum, infants, and children up to five years old. WIC connects moms [...]

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Coffee and Tea “Add-Ins” Add Up
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Coffee and Tea “Add-Ins” Add Up

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Coffee and Tea “Add-Ins” Add Up

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:28-07:00February 9th, 2017|Prevention|

You might be surprised to learn that what we add to our coffee and tea may be adding up when we count our calories for the day. A recent study in the scientific journal, Public Health, found that about two thirds of coffee drinkers and one third of tea drinkers add something to their drinks. [...]

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Keep Your Kids Safe from the Sun all Year to Reduce the Risk of Cancer
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Keep Your Kids Safe from the Sun all Year to Reduce the Risk of Cancer

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Keep Your Kids Safe from the Sun all Year to Reduce the Risk of Cancer

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:28-07:00February 8th, 2017|Prevention|

Practicing good sun safety is important at any age, but it is especially important for children since much of a person's lifetime exposure to the sun occurs before age 18. Arizona residents are at risk for developing skin cancer because our sunny state has areas of high environmental exposure and limited protection. It's hard to [...]

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