HIV Symposium Showcases Accomplishments and Looks to Future
The two-day Integrated HIV Symposium that was hosted by our HIV Prevention and Ryan White Part B Programs, and the Maricopa County Ryan White Part A Program was a huge success. More than 175 people attended presentations from individuals who have been locally and nationally recognized for their HIV work. Participants included state and county health department staff, community based organization staff, [...]
Arizona Receives Funding to Promote One Health Education among Youth
The Council for State and Territorial Epidemiologists and the CDC selected ADHS as an award recipient for the 2016 Influenza Education among Youth in Agriculture Project. This project will be conducted in collaboration between our Vector-borne and Zoonotic Disease Program, Arizona Department of Agriculture, Maricopa County Department of Public Health, and Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine. The project will increase [...]
State Loan Repayment Program Rules and Webinars Online
Many of you may recall the expansion of the State Loan Repayment Program back in February 2015 when the Governor signed Senate Bill 1194. The bill enhanced the program by expanding the types of providers who can receive loan repayment assistance, increasing the award amounts that eligible providers may receive and removing the four-year service cap. When the law became effective in July 2015 [...]
National Nutrition Month Savor the Flavor of Eating Right
As part of National Nutrition Month we should all take time to find ways to eat and enjoy healthier meals. Healthily eating is essential to achieving our best health for both today and tomorrow . There are many healthy ways to add flavor to food while enjoying delicious meals together. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines and MyPlate recommendations provide a great foundation for healthy eating [...]
Take the Arizona Children’s Health Survey
We are partnering with county health departments to conduct the Arizona Children’s Health Survey in their communities to learn about our children’s health and better understand the experiences of families in meeting their children’s needs across the state. Results of the survey will help identify what is currently working well in your community related to children’s health, and as well as what [...]
Statewide Planning for Zika Preparedness
While Arizona is holding steady with no Zika cases reported (yet), we are still working hard to make sure we’re prepared at the state and local levels to respond to cases of Zika virus infection and take steps to prevent disease spread within our communities. Public health, environmental health, and vector control agencies across the state have been collaborating to ensure [...]