Prevention – Page 21 – 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.

Infant at Work Program Expansion
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Infant at Work Program Expansion

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Infant at Work Program Expansion

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:32-07:00January 12th, 2017|Prevention|

The infants who come to work with their mothers and fathers as part of the Infants at Work program had a special visitor this week when Governor Doug Ducey met with participating parents and their babies. Governor Ducey announced in his State of the State address Monday that the Infant at Work program will be [...]

Stay Active for a Healthier New Year
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Stay Active for a Healthier New Year

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Stay Active for a Healthier New Year

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:32-07:00January 4th, 2017|Prevention|

Many of you may be thinking about making your health a priority in the New Year. Did you know that being physically active can help you increase your chances of living longer, feel better about yourself, decrease your chances of becoming depressed, sleep well at night, and stay at or get to a healthy [...]

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Follow These Tips to Avoid Unintentional Injuries from Toys
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Follow These Tips to Avoid Unintentional Injuries from Toys

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Follow These Tips to Avoid Unintentional Injuries from Toys

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:32-07:00January 3rd, 2017|Prevention|

As parents we need to be vigilant to keep our kids safe with their new holiday toys. Always double check to make sure toys are age appropriate. Many toys have small, moving parts that can become a danger. Sometimes it’s not the toy itself but something hidden, like a battery, that can be a choking hazard. If [...]

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Healthy Eating; an Easy Resolution
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Healthy Eating; an Easy Resolution

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Healthy Eating; an Easy Resolution

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:33-07:00December 30th, 2016|Prevention|

With the New Year just days away you might be like me, considering what you will resolve to do in 2017. Many times we set out to eat better and be more active but sometimes lose steam throughout the year. To be successful, divide big and vague goals like, “I will eat better” [...]

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Keep Your Smile Bright and Healthy Through the New Year
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Keep Your Smile Bright and Healthy Through the New Year

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Keep Your Smile Bright and Healthy Through the New Year

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:33-07:00December 29th, 2016|Prevention|

The holidays bring family, friends and good times. It also brings a multitude of treats and sweets that are hard to refuse. With all that’s going on during this time of year, it’s easy to let things slide. Your oral health shouldn’t be one of them! Keeping your daily hygiene routine is important to your [...]

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Quitting Tobacco: A New You for New Year’s
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Quitting Tobacco: A New You for New Year’s

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Quitting Tobacco: A New You for New Year’s

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:33-07:00December 28th, 2016|Prevention|

Quitting smoking is one of the hardest addictions to break, but it’s not impossible . A new year brings a sense of renewal and that’s why so many smokers make the resolution to quit. For some it’s a second, third or even tenth chance at kicking the habit. That sense of failure, or [...]

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Prescription Drug and Opiate Addiction Impact Newborns
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Prescription Drug and Opiate Addiction Impact Newborns

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Prescription Drug and Opiate Addiction Impact Newborns

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:33-07:00December 23rd, 2016|Prevention|

Opioid abuse not only affects the user, but also others close to the user, especially, if the user is pregnant. Rural communities in the United States are seeing a rise in the number of babies born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, according to JAMA Pediatrics. The syndrome consists of the complications and withdrawal symptoms that result [...]

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Work Continues on Breast Cancer Learning Collaborative
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Work Continues on Breast Cancer Learning Collaborative

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Work Continues on Breast Cancer Learning Collaborative

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:33-07:00December 22nd, 2016|Prevention|

Our Office of Cancer Prevention and Control has been awarded a contract from the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) to continue exciting work on the Breast Cancer Learning Collaborative. In the first year, through some terrific research conducted by the Arizona Cancer Registry, we learned that African American, Native American, and Hispanic women [...]

Help Protect Our Communities by Never Drinking and Driving
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Help Protect Our Communities by Never Drinking and Driving

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Help Protect Our Communities by Never Drinking and Driving

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:34-07:00December 15th, 2016|Prevention|

Every year in Arizona, almost 300 people are killed in alcohol-related crashes. Many deaths occur around the holidays when people are more likely to be celebrating with friends and family. What make these deaths so heartbreaking is that they are preventable. The first and foremost step is never get behind the wheel if you have [...]

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New Surgeon General’s Report Highlights Need to Protects Youth from E-Cigarettes
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New Surgeon General’s Report Highlights Need to Protects Youth from E-Cigarettes

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New Surgeon General’s Report Highlights Need to Protects Youth from E-Cigarettes

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:34-07:00December 12th, 2016|Prevention|

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy published a report last week on the emerging public health threat related to the e-cigarette/vape use among youth. While this report is the 33rd Surgeon General's report in 53 years to address the impact of tobacco on health, it's important to note that it is the first to focus on e-cigarettes. [...]

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