Prevention – Page 5 – 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.

Getting screened is the best way to protect against colorectal cancer
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Getting screened is the best way to protect against colorectal cancer

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Getting screened is the best way to protect against colorectal cancer

By Sheila Sjolander|2023-03-13T09:57:12-07:00March 13th, 2023|Prevention|

Not long ago, colorectal cancer was thought to be a concern mostly for those age 50 and older. But with more cases of this deadly cancer being found among those in their 40s or younger, doctors nationwide recommend testing by age 45 or sooner for those with identified risk factors. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness [...]

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Eating disorders can have serious effects on your health
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Eating disorders can have serious effects on your health

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Eating disorders can have serious effects on your health

By Sheila Sjolander|2023-02-28T09:48:11-07:00February 28th, 2023|Prevention|

Eating disorders are complex illnesses that can have serious effects on health. They can affect people of all genders, sexual orientations, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sizes and shapes. About 9% of Arizonans will have an eating disorder in their lifetimes. Prevention, early screening, and treatment are important, and full recovery from an eating disorder is [...]

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Live to the Beat: It’s American Heart Month
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Live to the Beat: It’s American Heart Month

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Live to the Beat: It’s American Heart Month

By Teresa Manygoats|2023-02-23T10:33:59-07:00February 23rd, 2023|Prevention|

Many of us think of February as a month to celebrate the people who have won our heart. But it's also American Heart Month, making this a time to think about the health of your heart and making a commitment to be heart healthy. Arizonans are doing better than most states when it comes to [...]

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Diabetes action plan focuses on prevention, care, and social determinants of health
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Diabetes action plan focuses on prevention, care, and social determinants of health

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Diabetes action plan focuses on prevention, care, and social determinants of health

By Sheila Sjolander|2023-01-30T11:23:02-07:00January 30th, 2023|Prevention|

Diabetes is a relentless disease that affects many families in Arizona and across the United States. A new report from ADHS explains just how much diabetes impacts our state's health care system and communities, and recommends ways to improve the health of Arizonans by reducing the burden of diabetes. With a goal of achieving health [...]

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Before and during pregnancy, take steps to reduce the risk of birth defects
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Before and during pregnancy, take steps to reduce the risk of birth defects

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Before and during pregnancy, take steps to reduce the risk of birth defects

By Sheila Sjolander|2023-01-26T14:07:53-07:00January 26th, 2023|General, Prevention|

Across America, one baby in every 33 is born with a birth defect. In Arizona, that translates to about 2,400 children each year born with any of a number of diagnoses, including Down syndrome, heart defects, cleft lip and cleft palate, and spina bifida. Many causes of birth defects, such as changes in genes and [...]

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Supporting the physical and mental health of new and expectant mothers
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Supporting the physical and mental health of new and expectant mothers

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Supporting the physical and mental health of new and expectant mothers

By Sheila Sjolander|2023-01-25T12:05:56-07:00January 25th, 2023|Prevention|

Maternal health is a key priority at ADHS. During the week when we mark Maternal Health Awareness Day, I'm highlighting two recent initiatives aimed at improving the health of pregnant women, postpartum women, and newborns. One is a recent report summarizing data on maternal mortality related to mental health conditions and substance use disorder. It [...]

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Safe and highly effective COVID-19 protection is available, so get boosted for the holidays
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Safe and highly effective COVID-19 protection is available, so get boosted for the holidays

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Safe and highly effective COVID-19 protection is available, so get boosted for the holidays

By Don Herrington|2022-12-08T09:35:19-07:00December 8th, 2022|Prevention|

COVID-19 deaths remain well below what Arizona has seen during major surges, but the 71 deaths added in today's weekly dashboard update are a grim reminder that COVID-19 is still present and taking lives. I mention this to help highlight some very positive news also added to our dashboard: During October, Arizonans who had received [...]

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Great American Smokeout: Ending dependence takes time, planning, and patience
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Great American Smokeout: Ending dependence takes time, planning, and patience

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Great American Smokeout: Ending dependence takes time, planning, and patience

By Sheila Sjolander|2022-11-17T10:53:59-07:00November 17th, 2022|Prevention|

"Milestones," an award-winning public service announcement from the Arizona Smokers Helpline (ASHLine), begins with one man's decision to end dependence on commercial tobacco. It then follows the health benefits that multiply in the years after that last cigarette. This year's Great American Smokeout focuses on what gets someone to day one of life without commercial [...]

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Community Health Workers: Uniquely positioned to make communities healthier
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Community Health Workers: Uniquely positioned to make communities healthier

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Community Health Workers: Uniquely positioned to make communities healthier

By Sheila Sjolander|2022-11-07T14:15:44-07:00November 7th, 2022|Prevention|

No one knows a community better than the people who live there. Someone who has spent a lifetime in Tuba City, Seligman, or Yuma knows the people who live there, what makes the community unique, and what health care solutions are needed. That's the idea behind the Community Health Worker movement, which has roots in [...]

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Teal pumpkins promote safe spaces for kids with allergies
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Teal pumpkins promote safe spaces for kids with allergies

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Teal pumpkins promote safe spaces for kids with allergies

By Sheila Sjolander|2022-11-04T14:45:53-07:00October 26th, 2022|Prevention|

For most children, trick-or-treating is a fun way to dress in costumes and collect their favorite candy. But for children with food allergies, this weekend's festivities can present a tempting danger. The Teal Pumpkin Project is a simple way to make trick-or-treating safer and more inclusive for the one in 13 children living with food [...]

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