Arizona Department of Health Services, Cabinet Executive Officer’s Blog

Arizona Department of Health Services, Cabinet Executive Officer’s Blog2023-10-05T14:06:47-07:00

Join Us in the Fight Against Viral Hepatitis

In the United States, there are more than five million people living with chronic viral hepatitis and over 50,000 new infections each year of hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Many people don't know they are infected. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver and is often caused by the hepatitis A, B, or C virus. Hepatitis B and C infections [...]

By |April 11th, 2017|Preparedness|Comments Off on Join Us in the Fight Against Viral Hepatitis

National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day

Today, our department joins organizations nationwide to observe National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. This event was established in 2013 to support young people living with HIV, promote HIV education and awareness, and encourage youth to get tested. Nationally, the CDC estimates that 51% of youth 13 to 24 who have HIV aren't aware they are living with the disease. [...]

By |April 10th, 2017|Prevention|Comments Off on National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day

Keeping the Public Healthy Through Safe Food Practices

Note: This week is National Public Health Week. This week I have a five-part public health series that explores the vast network of programs and services that help improve the health and wellness of all Arizonans.  Our Epidemiology and Disease Control team plays a huge role in monitoring food safety and tracking the spread of food borne illnesses like E. [...]

By |April 7th, 2017|Preparedness|Comments Off on Keeping the Public Healthy Through Safe Food Practices

Extreme Weather Impacts Public Health

Note: This week is National Public Health Week. This week I have a five-part public health series that explores the vast network of programs and services that help improve the health and wellness of all Arizonans.  Arizona is a diverse state with a wide range of weather. This can lead to extreme heat in the desert areas during the summer, [...]

By |April 6th, 2017|Preparedness|Comments Off on Extreme Weather Impacts Public Health

Healthy Decisions Make for a Healthier Life

Note: This week is National Public Health Week. This week I have a five-part public health series that explores the vast network of programs and services that help improve the health and wellness of all Arizonans.  We have several public awareness campaigns and resources that help Arizonans in making decisions that positively affect their health. These programs include choosing healthy [...]

By |April 5th, 2017|Prevention|Comments Off on Healthy Decisions Make for a Healthier Life

A Healthy Community Starts with a Healthy You

Note: This week is National Public Health Week. This week I have a five-part public health series that explores the vast network of programs and services that help improve the health and wellness of all Arizonans.  The Public Health Prevention Team is dedicated to improving the quality of life for an individual, which improves the health and wellness of the [...]

By |April 4th, 2017|Prevention|Comments Off on A Healthy Community Starts with a Healthy You
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