World TB Day
Each year on March 24th, we observe World TB Day and revisit the worldwide efforts to control and eliminate tuberculosis (TB) . The theme of World TB Day 2016, "Unite to End TB," is showcased in Arizona through ongoing local, state, national, and binational collaboration. While nationally in 2015 we saw an increase of 157 cases, for a total count [...]
Fuzzy and Cute Friends Require Healthy Habits
With Easter right around the corner, little ones in Arizona may be coming into contact with baby chicks or ducklings at festivals, egg hunts, or petting zoos. While these baby birds are cute, they are also common carriers of Salmonella bacteria . Salmonella bacteria can cause infections in people, with symptoms including diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramping. Kids under five, [...]
Five-Part Series Highlights the Effect of Alzheimer’s Disease in Arizona
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious health issue in Arizona and the United States. The disease accounts for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases. Over the next 10 years, Arizona is expected to experience an exponential increase in Alzheimer’s cases because of an aging population . In most people Alzheimer’s symptoms first appear after age 60, but Alzheimer’s disease is [...]
Our Public Education Campaigns Earn Several Awards
Several of our public education and outreach campaigns received awards earlier this month from the American Advertising Federation. Our tobacco prevention program earned several awards for public service announcements promoting the Arizona Smoker’s Helpline, commonly referred to as the ASHLine, which provides coaching and nicotine replacement therapy to anyone who wants to quit using tobacco. The tobacco prevention program also [...]
Yavapai County Receives Accreditation
Congratulations to Yavapai County Community Health Services for being the first public health department in Arizona to achieve accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board! The national accreditation program works to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing the quality and performance of the nation’s tribal, state, local and territorial public health departments. To receive accreditation [...]
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, [...]