Community Paramedicine Survey Results Coming Soon
The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma System recently surveyed nearly 200 EMS agencies across the state to determine (1) whether they had or intended to begin a community paramedicine program, (2) if so, which medical conditions they intend to focus on and (3) what type of services they intend to provide. The data is still being collected, but [...]
Title V Priority Setting Meeting
Our Women’s and Children’s Health team administers the federal maternal Child Health Block Grant. This grant is authorized through Title V of the Social Security Act and has been in place since 1935. Every 5 years we look at the health and well-being of Arizona’s women and children and develop our top priorities based on identified needs. We’re been working [...]
Blood Lead Screening Project to Identify at Risk Children
In Arizona more than 800 children each year are identified with elevated blood lead levels (EBLL). Even at low blood lead levels, children’s intelligence, behavior, hearing and growth can be irreparably damaged. Most children will not have any symptoms. The only way to detect lead poisoning is through a blood test. All children living in high risk zip codes should [...]
Lights, Camera, Action! MyPlate Video Search
Here at the Arizona Department of Health Services we work together to promote healthy eating and active living to decrease obesity. The Check Out MyPlate Video Search is a fun way for kids and their families to show how they create healthy habits at home or at school. For tips and ideas to get you and your kids started on [...]
Annual Resuscitation Academy Helps Expand CPR Use
In February, the Bureau of EMS and Trauma System held it’s 3rd annual Arizona State Resuscitation Academy. This event brought together more than 250 community health educators, 9-1-1 telecommunicators, EMS, and hospital medical providers who are dedicated to continuing work to improve survival from cardiac arrest. Our approach focusing on all components of the chain of survival has saved more than 2,500 lives in [...]
Trauma Program Managers’ Workshop
Improving statewide trauma system capacity is one of our ongoing Bureau of EMS & Trauma System initiatives. Last month ADHS partnered with the Center for Rural Health at the University of Arizona Zuckerman College of Public Health to offer the Arizona Trauma Program Managers’ Workshop, hosted by Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa. The workshop, which convenes three times annually, [...]