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 [...]
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 [...]
Public Health is Working Behind the Scenes to Keep You Safe
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. Public health includes programs that work to ensure that we are safe whether in everyday life or during an unexpected event. At ADHS, we [...]