Newborn Screening Rulemaking Moves Forward
The Arizona Newborn Screening Program screens more than 80,000 babies for a panel of 29 disorders annually. Although babies born with these disorders may appear to be normal at birth, with time the disorder may have a devastating or lethal effect on the infant’s health and development. Early screening, detection, and quick treatment of these disorders can, in many cases, [...]
World TB Day Highlights Efforts to Control the Spread of the Disease
March 24 is World TB Day, which is an opportunity for us to reflect not only on our progress towards tuberculosis (TB) elimination in Arizona, but on the history of what World TB Day stands for globally. World TB Day was established as a reminder that TB is still a public health threat. TB is an eradicable disease that continues to be the second leading infectious disease killer [...]
Obesity Rates Drop in Arizona WIC Program
Fewer Arizona children are overweight or obese because of strides in nutrition and physical activity programs sponsored by the Arizona Department of Health Services and the work of partners and programs around the state. The percentage of children two- to five- years old who were overweight or obese in the Arizona WIC Program has fallen by more than five percent [...]
Mass Fatality Workshop and Tabletop Exercise
Fatality Management is one of our Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant capabilities. On Wednesday, March 11th, ADHS hosted a Mass Fatality Workshop and Tabletop Exercise. The key strategic outcomes for mass fatality planning at ADHS are to Prepare Public and Healthcare Systems for All Hazards Responses, Improve Community Resiliency, Maximize Public Health and Health Care System Preparedness and Integrate Information [...]
Crisis hotline for those impacted by today’s shootings
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care established a special hotline 1-800-203-CARE (2273) for the public after two unconnected shootings in the Valley. People can also visit www.crisisnetwork.org for resources. The Crisis Response System in Maricopa County is built to provide care to anyone whether they are in the public behavioral health system. People who are emotionally affected and need help are [...]
Arizona Public Health Laboratory Selected to Assist in Developing New Technology
In 1999 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Laboratory Response Network (LRN). The LRN’s purpose is to run a network of labs that can respond to biological and chemical threats, and other public health emergencies. The LRN has grown since its inception. It now includes state and local public health, veterinary, military, and international labs. Prospective [...]