Arizona Department of Health Services, Cabinet Executive Officer’s Blog

Arizona Department of Health Services, Cabinet Executive Officer’s Blog2023-10-05T14:06:47-07:00

Eating Disorders Awareness Week and ways to help prevent and address disordered eating

Eating disorders are complex illnesses that have serious effects on health and they can affect people of all genders, sexual orientations, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sizes, and shapes. This week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week, an annual campaign to inform the public about the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope, support, and visibility to people and families affected [...]

By |February 26th, 2024|Prevention|Comments Off on Eating Disorders Awareness Week and ways to help prevent and address disordered eating

ADHS Celebrates Black History Month  

Throughout the month of February, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the rest of the nation celebrates Black History Month. During this month, we commemorate the significant accomplishments and achievements of African-Americans as well as their important role in U.S. history and the impact on public health in our state.  February also marks American Heart Month. African-Americans are [...]

By |February 23rd, 2024|General, Health Equity, Preparedness, Prevention|Comments Off on ADHS Celebrates Black History Month  

Love is Respect: Working to promote awareness of healthy and safe relationships

The keys to teen dating violence prevention are awareness and early intervention. This includes teaching teens and preteens healthy relationship skills and promoting protective factors that can support positive youth development. Results from the 2021 Arizona Youth Risk Behavioral Survey (YRBS), showed female high school students experienced more sexual violence events when compared to males. When asked if they had [...]

By |February 16th, 2024|Prevention|Comments Off on Love is Respect: Working to promote awareness of healthy and safe relationships

Measles Exposure in Maricopa County Highlights the Need for Continued Vaccination 

Earlier this week, the Maricopa Department of Public Health (MCDPH) identified a confirmed exposure of measles from an international traveler in Maricopa County. While no additional cases have been identified so far, measles is highly contagious. If you lack immunity and are exposed to the measles virus, you have about a 90 percent chance of contracting measles.   Measles is [...]

By |February 15th, 2024|General, Preparedness|Comments Off on Measles Exposure in Maricopa County Highlights the Need for Continued Vaccination 

Keep family and friends safe on game day with these food safety tips

This weekend, friends and families will gather for parties to watch the Big Game, and we want to be sure you and your guests are safe – including from foodborne illness. Here are some tips to keep everyone focused on the game and the commercials and enjoying the delicious food: Check for recalls: There are current recalls affecting soft cheeses [...]

By |February 9th, 2024|Preparedness|Comments Off on Keep family and friends safe on game day with these food safety tips

Start Small: Live Big – Make changes for a healthier heart

February is American Heart Month, and it’s the perfect time to increase your focus on cardiovascular health and make your heart health a priority! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Arizona has the 10th lowest rate of deaths caused by heart disease in the nation. By making healthy changes, we can continue this positive trend and  [...]

By |February 8th, 2024|Prevention|Comments Off on Start Small: Live Big – Make changes for a healthier heart
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