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 [...]
Selection of the 2015-2016 Flu Vaccine Strains
This month, the FDA endorsed the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) recommendations for the 2015-2016 Northern Hemisphere flu vaccine. It may seem early to think about next year’s flu season when this season is just winding down; however, flu vaccine development and production takes about 6 months. So it is important to start now in order to make the hundreds of [...]
ADHS Participating in National 80% by 2018 Cancer Screening Initiative
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among both men and women in Arizona. Cancer can be detected early through a screening test, like a colonoscopy or an at-home test, when patient outcomes can be most impacted. The Arizona Department of Health Services, along with organizations throughout the U.S., has taken the challenge to increase screening rates [...]