Prevention – Page 23 – 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.

New Public Awareness Campaign Seeks to Protect Kids from Nicotine
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New Public Awareness Campaign Seeks to Protect Kids from Nicotine

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New Public Awareness Campaign Seeks to Protect Kids from Nicotine

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:37-07:00October 31st, 2016|Prevention|

Last week we released our new public awareness campaign, Vape is a Lie, that teaches kids in Arizona about the potential dangers of using e-cigarettes. Nicotine is a highly addictive chemical that can have several negative effects on your health. There is no safe level of nicotine for children. After the release of the campaign, [...]

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MRSA Prevention is Critical to Healthcare Safety
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MRSA Prevention is Critical to Healthcare Safety

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MRSA Prevention is Critical to Healthcare Safety

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:38-07:00October 26th, 2016|Preparedness, Prevention|

October is MRSA awareness month, and October 2 was World MRSA Day. MRSA, short for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a bacterial infection that is resistant to many types of antibiotics. These events help raise the awareness of MRSA around the globe and to activate survivors, communities, governments, healthcare officials, and personnel to join together to [...]

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New Campaign Teaches Arizona Youth about the Dangers of E-cigarettes
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New Campaign Teaches Arizona Youth about the Dangers of E-cigarettes

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New Campaign Teaches Arizona Youth about the Dangers of E-cigarettes

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:38-07:00October 25th, 2016|Prevention|

This week we launched a new public awareness campaign called “Vape is a Lie” teaches youth about the dangers of nicotine and e-cigarettes. Vape is a Lie features a series of three public service announcements and a website, Vapeisalie.org, where Arizona youth can learn more about the dangerous chemicals often found in e-cigarettes, commonly [...]

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Preventing Bullying is a Critical Component to a Child’s Development
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Preventing Bullying is a Critical Component to a Child’s Development

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Preventing Bullying is a Critical Component to a Child’s Development

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:39-07:00October 17th, 2016|Prevention|

There is a common misconception that bullying is just a part of growing up. The reality is children who bully and those who are bullied can experience negative health outcomes that may last into adulthood. Bullying, like other forms of violence, is about power and control, and that power can be based on popularity, size [...]

National Health Service Corps Webinars Scheduled for October
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National Health Service Corps Webinars Scheduled for October

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National Health Service Corps Webinars Scheduled for October

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:39-07:00October 11th, 2016|Prevention|

There are several opportunities this October in Arizona and across the country to understand the benefits and impact of the National Health Service Corps. The service corps works to recruit and retain health care providers to work in underserved communities. The service corps increases access to care by supporting primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician [...]

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Youth Coalition Selected as One of Nation’s Best by CDC

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:39-07:00October 7th, 2016|Prevention|

The CDC has chosen the Students Taking A New Direction (STAND) as one of only two national models for youth prevention efforts to be featured in the revised CDC Best Practices User Guide: Youth Engagement–State and Community Interventions. STAND is a youth prevention program with more than 250 middle and high school youth participating in [...]

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October Health Walks Raise Awareness and Funds for Cancer Prevention
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October Health Walks Raise Awareness and Funds for Cancer Prevention

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October Health Walks Raise Awareness and Funds for Cancer Prevention

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:39-07:00October 6th, 2016|Prevention|

There are several special events taking place in October that provide us with great opportunities to get active with our families and friends. The annual events help raise funds for non-profit organizations that help people with treatment of certain cancers, and to find a cure for cancer. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure [...]

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More than 200,000 Quit Smoking in the Last Five Years in Arizona
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More than 200,000 Quit Smoking in the Last Five Years in Arizona

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More than 200,000 Quit Smoking in the Last Five Years in Arizona

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:39-07:00October 4th, 2016|Prevention|

Last week we announced that the adult smoking rate in Arizona is at an all-time low. New data from the CDC shows the 2015 adult smoking rate in Arizona dropped to a historic low of 14 percent, down from 19.3 percent in 2011. This decrease translates to more than 200,000 Arizonans who quit smoking over [...]

ADHS Developing First Community Report on Childhood Cancer in Arizona
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ADHS Developing First Community Report on Childhood Cancer in Arizona

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ADHS Developing First Community Report on Childhood Cancer in Arizona

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:39-07:00October 3rd, 2016|Prevention|

The Arizona Cancer Registry and the Office of Cancer Prevention and Control are teaming up to compile the first community report on childhood cancer data and resources in the state. This report will share state and national-level data and seek to offer a list of resources for families battling a childhood cancer diagnosis. This report [...]

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Lighting the State Capitol Purple Brings Awareness to Domestic Violence
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Lighting the State Capitol Purple Brings Awareness to Domestic Violence

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Lighting the State Capitol Purple Brings Awareness to Domestic Violence

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:39-07:00September 30th, 2016|Prevention|

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Abusive behavior can be physical, emotional, sexual, economic and/or psychological and often results in long term public health and social ramifications for the victim(s), including decreased income due to missing work as well as the physical and emotional scars that require healing. Domestic Violence occurs in all communities and [...]

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