Boosters For All: Keeping all children up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccine
Health and Wellness for All Arizonans is our vision here at ADHS. To help achieve that goal, the Office of Health Equity looks for ways to reach Arizonans in underserved areas where there is a special need for care. In October 2021, when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, ADHS [...]
Eating disorders can have serious effects on your health
Eating disorders are complex illnesses that can have serious effects on health. They can affect people of all genders, sexual orientations, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sizes and shapes. About 9% of Arizonans will have an eating disorder in their lifetimes. Prevention, early screening, and treatment are important, and full recovery from an eating disorder is possible. This week is Eating [...]
Live to the Beat: It’s American Heart Month
Many of us think of February as a month to celebrate the people who have won our heart. But it's also American Heart Month, making this a time to think about the health of your heart and making a commitment to be heart healthy. Arizonans are doing better than most states when it comes to heart health. According to the [...]
March 2 ADHS Job Fair has opportunities to make a difference for Arizona
In any other setting, you might not think these people would have much in common: Fran Altmaier has spent her nearly three decades with the state of Arizona helping babies and their families. Dr. Austin Echelmeier is a fan of Bill Nye the Science Guy and has a doctorate in chemistry. Susan Robinson is a data expert and trained epidemiologist. [...]
An important note on the weekly COVID-19 cases update coming Wednesday
Wednesday'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 Feb. 18. Deaths added to the dashboard aren't affected. This kind of reporting anomaly [...]
ADHS Vital Records Bureau Chief takes on national role
Vital 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 ensures that our epidemiologists and disease experts get timely death registration information to inform responses to public [...]