Prevention

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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.

After welcome rain, be sure to guard against mosquito-borne illness

By | August 17th, 2022|Prevention|

While the monsoon rain Arizona has seen of late is welcome in so many ways, the standing water that follows – often in places you don’t think about around the yard – can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes and the diseases they carry. The most-common mosquito-borne disease is West Nile virus. Most of those [...]

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Breastfeeding support: We’re here to help 24 hours a day

By | August 5th, 2022|Prevention|

For the approximately 67,000 new parents in Arizona who breastfeed their babies, each journey is unique.  Many of us think breastfeeding should be easy, and to some people it is, but to others it is a challenging time filled with questions and doubts. With that in mind, ADHS is marking the 31st annual World Breastfeeding [...]

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Men’s Health Month: When was the last time you had a medical checkup?

By | June 17th, 2022|Prevention|

Men: When was the last time you visited your doctor? If it’s been too long, now is a good time to change that.  June is Men’s Health Month, a month to encourage males young and old – and their families – to focus on the benefits of early detection and treatment for common health problems.  [...]

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Partnership is helping more Arizonans end nicotine dependence

By | June 13th, 2022|Prevention|

One of the most important things we do at ADHS is help Arizonans envision lives without nicotine dependence. The Arizona Smokers’ HelpLine, online at ASHLine.org, is one of our best tools for doing just that. That’s why I’m so pleased to join the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) in announcing strong results from [...]

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Protect yourself from Arizona’s first extreme heat of summer 2022

By | June 8th, 2022|Prevention|

It’s not uncommon for long-time Arizonans to brush off our summer heat as just a fact of life in our state. However, extreme heat like the temperatures forecasted statewide this weekend can be deadly serious: 552 people in Arizona died from heat-related effects in 2021, and another 2,873 visited an emergency room for treatment. In [...]

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National Cancer Survivors Day: Join the fight

By | June 6th, 2022|Prevention|

Chances are you or someone you know has been touched by cancer. From patients and providers to caregivers and survivors, the impact of this life-altering disease is felt in every corner of Arizona.  Monday, June 6, is National Cancer Survivors Day. A cancer survivor includes those who are being treated for cancer, who are free [...]

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A new resource for families navigating the infant formula shortage

By | June 1st, 2022|Preparedness, Prevention|

What if I can’t find the infant formula I normally use?  What can a community group or child care provider do to support families in need of infant formula?  Where can families I serve in my health care practice find infant formula?  Amid this trying time for many parents and caregivers needing formula for infants, [...]

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Loan repayment program open to those working in underserved areas

By | May 16th, 2022|Prevention|

Are you a primary care health professional serving in an underserved Arizona community? If so, you may be eligible for the Arizona State Loan Repayment Program.  To promote the availability of health care in designated Health Professional Shortage Areas of Arizona, this program provides loan repayment assistance to professionals who provide outpatient primary care services [...]

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WIC program helping families navigate nationwide shortage of infant formula

By | May 13th, 2022|Prevention|

As a mother of young children, my heart aches when I see parents and caregivers facing a nationwide shortage of infant formula. There can be an overwhelming amount of information related to the early stages of parenthood, and unpredictable situations like this can add extra stress. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) makes sure formula [...]

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Celebrating National Women’s Health Week: Prioritizing your health

By | May 11th, 2022|Prevention|

This week we celebrate National Women's Health Week. This annual celebration begins on Mother’s Day every year to encourage women to make their health a priority. Women are so often in the role of caring for others; it’s critical for us to focus on our own health, and National Women's Health Week nudges us to [...]

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