Prevention – Page 7 – 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.

Smoking cessation PSAs nominated for Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards
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Smoking cessation PSAs nominated for Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards

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Smoking cessation PSAs nominated for Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards

By Don Herrington|2022-08-18T14:32:02-07:00August 18th, 2022|Prevention|

The greatest reward for our Arizona Smokers Helpline (ASHLine) is when someone decides to live their best life free from dependence on nicotine. But it’s always nice to see recognition for the high-quality messaging that helps power this effort. Three public services announcements produced for ASHLine campaigns were nominated this week for Rocky Mountain Emmy [...]

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

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

By Carla Berg|2022-08-17T12:33:51-07:00August 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
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Breastfeeding support: We’re here to help 24 hours a day

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

By Carla Berg|2022-08-05T12:49:46-07:00August 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?
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Men’s Health Month: When was the last time you had a medical checkup?

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

By Don Herrington|2022-06-17T12:21:08-07:00June 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
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Partnership is helping more Arizonans end nicotine dependence

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Partnership is helping more Arizonans end nicotine dependence

By Don Herrington|2022-06-13T12:48:39-07:00June 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
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Protect yourself from Arizona’s first extreme heat of summer 2022

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

By Carla Berg|2022-06-08T12:10:33-07:00June 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
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National Cancer Survivors Day: Join the fight

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National Cancer Survivors Day: Join the fight

By Sheila Sjolander|2022-06-06T12:50:09-07:00June 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
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A new resource for families navigating the infant formula shortage

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A new resource for families navigating the infant formula shortage

By Carla Berg|2022-06-01T10:46:43-07:00June 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
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Loan repayment program open to those working in underserved areas

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Loan repayment program open to those working in underserved areas

By Sheila Sjolander|2022-05-16T12:02:01-07:00May 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
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WIC program helping families navigate nationwide shortage of infant formula

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WIC program helping families navigate nationwide shortage of infant formula

By Carla Berg|2022-05-13T13:53:30-07:00May 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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