The power of supportive relationships for youth experiencing unstable and unsafe home environments
Childhood experiences like abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction - also called Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs - can have a lasting impact on children’s and adolescent health and well-being. The good news is that having people who care about them, including friends, school staff, and other adult mentors, can help lessen the negative effects of ACEs and improve overall mental [...]
The scorching heat continues as possible monsoons roll in, find resources to keep your family safe
While Arizona’s summer of record-breaking high temperatures and excessive heat warnings continue, we are also expecting to get a break with some rain soon. Monsoon continues until the end of September, providing some relief with rain, but also posing its own hazards. While many Arizonans may know the basics of summer safety like avoiding going outside during the hottest part [...]
Staying safe in Arizona’s heat
Arizona’s been experiencing record-breaking high temperatures and a slow-to-start monsoon season. We’ve seen Excessive Heat Warnings in every county and Phoenix specifically is experiencing a record- breaking summer, with more than 26 consecutive days of 110+ degree weather so far (and it’s only July!) It’s vital to stay cool and hydrated in this heat and we’re thankful to statewide resources [...]
Funeral industry licensing, regulation now falls under ADHS
Oversight of the nearly 1,800 licenses associated with the funeral industry in Arizona have transitioned to ADHS. In June, the Arizona State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers joined our agency and we have since launched the new Funeral Services Licensing section to support the oversight role, which includes licensing and regulation. The public can find information, search licenses, and [...]
It takes a village to update Arizona’s ambulance rules
We are currently working on updating Arizona’s ambulance rules to align with House Bill 2609 and new statutory requirements that go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. These new requirements create standard principles for the ambulance industry across the state, including response time standards and tracking and improving patient care. ADHS began the process of adjusting our EMS rules in [...]
Improving access to birth control for Arizona patients: Making contraceptives available without a prescription at your local pharmacy
This week rules were approved to allow Arizona patients 18 years old and older to access contraceptives at their local pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription. A standing order allows pharmacists to provide patients with needed birth control including hormonal contraceptive patches, vaginal rings, and oral contraceptives. Arizona joins more than 20 other states that have implemented statutes or regulations allowing [...]