Prevention

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.

Improving the health of Arizonans through family planning services & community programs
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Improving the health of Arizonans through family planning services & community programs

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Improving the health of Arizonans through family planning services & community programs

By Sheila Sjolander|2023-04-05T16:32:23-07:00April 5th, 2023|Prevention|

Programming for reproductive and sexual health improves the health of women of childbearing age before, during, and after pregnancy. An estimated 2 million unplanned pregnancies are prevented each year due to family planning services obtained through Title X, Medicaid, and other publicly funded programs. The ADHS Family Planning Program offers a statewide, clinic-based approach. Cost-effective [...]

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Bringing awareness to violence prevention to improve the safety of our communities
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Bringing awareness to violence prevention to improve the safety of our communities

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Bringing awareness to violence prevention to improve the safety of our communities

By Sheila Sjolander|2023-04-05T15:56:48-07:00April 4th, 2023|Prevention|

Public health draws on a science base that is multi-disciplinary. This allows us to gather knowledge from a broad range of disciplines including medicine, epidemiology, sociology, psychology, criminology, education, and economics. Coupled with a cross-sector approach, public health is poised to tackle violence prevention that strives to provide the maximum benefit for the largest number [...]

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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

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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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Improving the health of Arizonans through family planning services & community programs

Bringing awareness to violence prevention to improve the safety of our communities

Getting screened is the best way to protect against colorectal cancer

Eating disorders can have serious effects on your health

Live to the Beat: It’s American Heart Month

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

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

Supporting the physical and mental health of new and expectant mothers

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

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

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