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

How ADHS regulates sober living homes and behavioral health residential facilities

In Part 1 of our Licensing blog series, we shared what a sober living home (SLH) actually is. We also explained other types of homes that are often confused for sober living homes, including behavioral health residential facilities (BHRF), which are also licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). In this installment of our Licensing series, we will [...]

By |May 24th, 2023|General, Licensing|Comments Off on How ADHS regulates sober living homes and behavioral health residential facilities

The time is right for women to prioritize their own health

This week we celebrate National Women's Health Week - the perfect time to take a moment to consider how we might strengthen our health with an extra dose of self-care.  Many women act as the managers of their family’s health-maintaining records, scheduling visits, caring for sick loved ones, and taking their children to appointments at the recommended times.  According to [...]

By |May 19th, 2023|General, Prevention|Comments Off on The time is right for women to prioritize their own health

How we license facilities that provide substance abuse recovery resources

In Arizona, there has recently been a large uptick in interest about “sober living homes'' from the media, government officials, members of the community, legislative members, and law enforcement. Based on the questions we’ve received in our Division of Licensing, it is clear that there is a lot of confusion surrounding what sober living homes are, what other types of [...]

By |May 17th, 2023|Licensing|Comments Off on How we license facilities that provide substance abuse recovery resources

Federal COVID-19 public health emergency ends – Vaccines, tests & data will remain available

Today marks the end of the national COVID-19 public health emergency, but most tools - including vaccines, testing, and treatment - will remain available in Arizona. More than two years after the public health emergency was declared, and more than three years after the virus began its rapid spread in 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has [...]

By |May 11th, 2023|General, Preparedness|Comments Off on Federal COVID-19 public health emergency ends – Vaccines, tests & data will remain available

Roadway safety is no accident – May is Trauma Awareness Month

The theme of this year’s National Trauma Awareness Month (observed annually in May) is Roadway Safety is No Accident. The Arizona Department of Health Services’ Bureau of EMS and Trauma System and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) are joining forces to spread the message that  Prevention is Key: Safety is a Choice.  According to the Arizona Department of [...]

By |May 9th, 2023|Preparedness|Comments Off on Roadway safety is no accident – May is Trauma Awareness Month

Keep your cool when the heat builds this summer

Summer is right around the corner, and it’s time to get ready for the sweltering heat season from May to September, when Arizona becomes one of the hottest places on earth. No one is risk-free when it comes to deadly summer heat. Arizona hospitals saw an annual average of 2,858 heat related emergency department visits and 582 deaths from 2018 [...]

By |May 4th, 2023|Preparedness|Comments Off on Keep your cool when the heat builds this summer
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