Arizona Department of Health Services, Director’s Blog

An important note on the weekly COVID-19 cases update coming Wednesday

COVID-19 numbers noteWednesday’s weekly update to COVID-19 cases in Arizona will provide a number that needs to be put in context. 

This number, 26,866, is almost entirely the result of one laboratory reporting cases that occurred throughout 2022. In reality, Arizona saw 1,890 cases for the week ending […]

By | February 21st, 2023|Preparedness|Comments Off on An important note on the weekly COVID-19 cases update coming Wednesday

ADHS Vital Records Bureau Chief takes on national role

Krystal ColburnVital records are an essential part of public health and play a huge role in the lives of all Arizonans. The ADHS Bureau of Vital Records maintains and issues certified copies of birth and death certificates, among other essential records. Its work also […]

By | February 14th, 2023|Licensing|Comments Off on ADHS Vital Records Bureau Chief takes on national role

His career helps maintain a safe care environment at Arizona State Hospital

Greg HerreraSome may have a preconceived image of security guards at major facilities. Perhaps they picture a person in a uniform sitting inside a booth, checking credentials as people come and go, or walking down long corridors looking for suspicious activity.

But for 10-year officer Greg Herrera, and […]

By | February 7th, 2023|General|Comments Off on His career helps maintain a safe care environment at Arizona State Hospital

Food for thought: Stay healthy while feasting on big game and golf

Food safety for eventsWhat happens when you combine the year’s most-watched sporting event – the Super Bowl, and in Arizona no less – with the year’s best-attended golf tournament: the WM Phoenix Open?

In addition to an extended celebration, you get food – lots of it, at homes […]

By | February 6th, 2023|Preparedness|Comments Off on Food for thought: Stay healthy while feasting on big game and golf

Follow a COVID-19 action plan if you have a weakened immune system

Have a COVID-19 action plan if you have a weakened immune systemIf you have a moderately or severely weakened immune system, it’s more important than ever to have a COVID-19 action plan.

The Food and Drug Administration recently announced that the therapeutic agent  […]

By | February 1st, 2023|Preparedness|Comments Off on Follow a COVID-19 action plan if you have a weakened immune system

Diabetes action plan focuses on prevention, care, and social determinants of health

2023 Diabetes Action PlanDiabetes is a relentless disease that affects many families in Arizona and across the United States. A new report from ADHS explains just how much diabetes impacts our state’s health care system and communities, and recommends ways to improve the health of […]

By | January 30th, 2023|Prevention|Comments Off on Diabetes action plan focuses on prevention, care, and social determinants of health