Public Health Emergency Preparedness Work Highlighted by CDC
Since 2002, the CDC public health emergency preparedness (PHEP) cooperative agreement has provided funding to health departments in Arizona for the advancement of our capacity to respond to a range of public health threats. The PHEP annual funds support staff on the ground in state, county, and tribal communities who assist with preparedness and response capability development. Arizona's top PHEP [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]