Prevention – Page 34 – AZ Dept. of Health Services News

Surviving Triple Digits in Arizona

By Cory Nelson|2017-02-10T09:49:14-07:00May 1st, 2015|Preparedness, Prevention|

In Arizona it doesn’t have to be summer for the temperatures to soar. With the first 100 degree day in Phoenix today, we know the scorching heat is right around the corner. High outdoor temperatures aren’t just an inconvenience; they’re dangerous. Heat is the number one killer weather-related cause of death in Arizona and across [...]

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Vaccine Exemptions – Turning the Tide?

By Cory Nelson|2017-02-10T09:49:14-07:00April 24th, 2015|Preparedness, Prevention|

Vaccines are scientifically proven to be the best way to prevent the spread of many communicable diseases. Yet, through the last decade, Arizona along with the rest of the country has seen an increase in the number of families choosing not to vaccinate their children. A recent outbreak that started at Disneyland created a firestorm of interest in vaccinations, [...]

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Title V Priority Setting Meeting

By Cory Nelson|2017-02-10T09:49:14-07:00April 20th, 2015|General, Prevention|

Our Women’s and Children’s Health team administers the federal maternal Child Health Block Grant. This grant is authorized through Title V of the Social Security Act and has been in place since 1935. Every 5 years we look at the health and well-being of Arizona’s women and children and develop our top priorities based on [...]

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Blood Lead Screening Project to Identify at Risk Children

By Cory Nelson|2017-02-10T09:49:14-07:00April 16th, 2015|Prevention|

In Arizona more than 800 children each year are identified with elevated blood lead levels (EBLL). Even at low blood lead levels, children’s intelligence, behavior, hearing and growth can be irreparably damaged. Most children will not have any symptoms. The only way to detect lead poisoning is through a blood test. All children living in [...]

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Lights, Camera, Action! MyPlate Video Search

By Cory Nelson|2017-02-10T09:49:14-07:00April 14th, 2015|Prevention|

Here at the Arizona Department of Health Services we work together to promote healthy eating and active living to decrease obesity. The Check Out MyPlate Video Search is a fun way for kids and their families to show how they create healthy habits at home or at school. For tips and ideas to get you [...]

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Trauma Program Managers’ Workshop

By Cory Nelson|2017-02-10T09:49:14-07:00April 8th, 2015|Prevention|

Improving statewide trauma system capacity is one of our ongoing Bureau of EMS & Trauma System initiatives. Last month ADHS partnered with the Center for Rural Health at the University of Arizona Zuckerman College of Public Health to offer the Arizona Trauma Program Managers’ Workshop, hosted by Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa. The workshop, [...]

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Take Time in April to Learn about Alcohol

By Cory Nelson|2017-02-10T09:49:15-07:00April 3rd, 2015|Behavioral Health, Prevention|

You may have a drink each night when you get home from work. Or maybe you just drink on the weekends. Over time, you find yourself drinking more and looking forward to drinking alcohol. Didn’t that research say wine was good for you? Not so fast. You may be dependent, like some 17 million Americans [...]

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Annual Poster Contest Helps Teach Kids to be Sun Safe

By Cory Nelson|2017-02-10T09:49:15-07:00April 2nd, 2015|Prevention|

With 310 days of sunshine a year, sun safety in Arizona is critical to prevent skin cancer. Our SunWise Program works with the community to promote sun safety messaging. Through our 13th Annual Poster Contest, Arizona children pre-K to 12th grade are encouraged to send us their best drawing on how to “Be SunWise & Play Sun Smart” by 5 p.m. on [...]

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New Tobacco Prevention Public Service Campaigns Launched

By Cory Nelson|2017-02-10T09:49:15-07:00March 31st, 2015|Prevention|

This month we launched two new tobacco prevention public service awareness campaigns that show the final consequences of long term tobacco use, and the effect of secondhand smoke on children. The public service announcements for the Arizona Smokers' Helpline (ASHLine) focus on smokers and encourages people to call the ASHLine for help quitting. Since the [...]

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Newborn Screening Rulemaking Moves Forward

By Cory Nelson|2017-02-10T09:49:15-07:00March 26th, 2015|Newborn Screening, Prevention|

The Arizona Newborn Screening Program screens more than 80,000 babies for a panel of 29 disorders annually. Although babies born with these disorders may appear to be normal at birth, with time the disorder may have a devastating or lethal effect on the infant’s health and development. Early screening, detection, and quick treatment of these [...]

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