Prevention – Page 9 – 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.

Being physically active is a path to better health
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Being physically active is a path to better health

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Being physically active is a path to better health

By Sheila Sjolander|2022-01-24T15:06:55-07:00January 24th, 2022|Prevention|

There are many reasons to be active, such as better sleep, lower blood pressure, improved blood sugar levels, prevention of chronic disease, lower risk of depression and anxiety, time for self-care, and increased energy. According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), three-quarters of Arizona adults participated in physical [...]

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ADHS continues to enhance statewide health improvement efforts
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ADHS continues to enhance statewide health improvement efforts

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ADHS continues to enhance statewide health improvement efforts

By Carla Berg|2022-01-20T15:17:38-07:00January 21st, 2022|Prevention|

With an eye toward improving health across the state of Arizona, ADHS uses a community assessment process and partner engagement to build health improvement plans. In 2015, ADHS and community organizations unveiled the first 2016-2020 Arizona Health Improvement Plan (AzHIP). The 2016-2020 AzHIP has made a great impact as more than 350 unique action items [...]

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CDC report looks at risk factors in COVID-19 cases among the fully vaccinated
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CDC report looks at risk factors in COVID-19 cases among the fully vaccinated

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CDC report looks at risk factors in COVID-19 cases among the fully vaccinated

By Jessica Rigler|2022-01-11T12:33:15-07:00January 11th, 2022|Prevention|

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has important findings about COVID-19 breakthrough cases among fully vaccinated individuals: It’s extremely rare for a breakthrough case to lead to severe outcomes. When a severe outcome such as intensive care admission does occur from a breakthrough case, the individual is almost certain [...]

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ADHS launches ‘Count the Kicks’ to improve birth outcomes
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ADHS launches ‘Count the Kicks’ to improve birth outcomes

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ADHS launches ‘Count the Kicks’ to improve birth outcomes

By Sheila Sjolander|2022-01-06T12:57:51-07:00January 6th, 2022|Prevention|

How excited did you feel the first time you felt your baby move? What begins like a small flutter in the early stages of pregnancy often progresses to full blown kicks (and punches!) by the third trimester. While it can be great fun for parents to feel or see their baby moving around, paying close [...]

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National news about overdose deaths is a call to action for all Arizonans
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National news about overdose deaths is a call to action for all Arizonans

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National news about overdose deaths is a call to action for all Arizonans

By Sheila Sjolander|2021-11-17T13:41:07-07:00November 17th, 2021|Prevention|

Today’s grim national news about overdose deaths amid the pandemic strikes a chord in Arizona, where opioid overdose deaths have continued to rise amid increased illegal use of counterfeit fentanyl. The National Center for Health Statistics released provisional figures showing that U.S. overdose deaths exceeded 100,000 for the first time in a 12-month period that [...]

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The benefits of quitting smoking begin almost immediately
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The benefits of quitting smoking begin almost immediately

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The benefits of quitting smoking begin almost immediately

By Sheila Sjolander|2021-11-17T12:11:47-07:00November 17th, 2021|Prevention|

In the 15 years since voters approved the Smoke Free AZ Act, Arizona has made significant progress in the battle to reduce smoking and improve public health in our state. When the measure passed in 2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 18.6 percent of Arizonans smoked. Today, that number is [...]

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COVID-19 vaccination and school/childcare attendance: Your questions answered
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COVID-19 vaccination and school/childcare attendance: Your questions answered

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COVID-19 vaccination and school/childcare attendance: Your questions answered

By Don Herrington|2021-11-03T13:44:57-07:00November 3rd, 2021|Prevention|

A common question that has come up as the CDC has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the COVID vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 is related to vaccine requirements for school and childcare attendance. Given the interest, I thought it would be timely to provide the details about how and why a vaccine [...]

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An Important Anniversary for a National Screening Program Helping Women
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An Important Anniversary for a National Screening Program Helping Women

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An Important Anniversary for a National Screening Program Helping Women

By Sheila Sjolander|2021-10-28T12:54:29-07:00October 28th, 2021|Prevention|

Every year around the world, the month of October is dedicated to highlighting the importance of breast cancer prevention, awareness, education, and research. Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the U.S. and the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Arizona. Sadly, female breast cancer is the fourth-leading cause of cancer death [...]

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Domestic violence affects thousands across Arizona every year
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Domestic violence affects thousands across Arizona every year

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Domestic violence affects thousands across Arizona every year

By Sheila Sjolander|2021-10-06T12:36:55-07:00October 6th, 2021|Prevention|

When you see the color purple during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October – whether that’s on a friend’s shirt or the dome of the State Capitol in Phoenix – keep in mind this shocking fact: Since the start of 2020, an average of two Arizonans have died every week from causes directly related to [...]

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September Is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
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September Is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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September Is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

By Sheila Sjolander|2021-09-21T13:58:15-07:00September 21st, 2021|Prevention|

With Arizona marking September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we recognize the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on many stressors, including emotional hardships, that can impact the overall health and mental well-being of Arizonans. It has never been more important for us to stay connected to the people we care about. ADHS recently launched a campaign [...]

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