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Here you will find topics ranging from current events that affect public health in Arizona to overall information about the Arizona Department of Health Services

Four Healthy Choices you can Make in 2016, Part 2 of 2

By |2017-02-10T09:49:03-07:00December 29th, 2015|General|

Part two of the blog series on healthy New Year’s resolutions focuses on quitting smoking and getting screened for cancer. Be sure to take a look at the blog that can help you eat healthier and be more active. Quit Smoking Quitting smoking can add years to your life, and life to your years! But [...]

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Four Healthy Choices you can Make in 2016, Part 1 of 2

By |2017-02-10T09:49:03-07:00December 28th, 2015|General|

As the new year quickly approaches, many of us will be making resolutions to improve our lives. There are four simple things you can do to improve your health in 2016: eat healthier meals, be more physically active, quit smoking, and get screened for cancer. Today we will focus on simple things you can do [...]

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Ebola Monitoring Ends for Travelers from Sierra Leone

By |2017-02-10T09:49:03-07:00December 24th, 2015|General|

Since October of 2014, local health departments have worked with ADHS, CDC, and other federal partners to monitor travelers returning from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea for signs and symptoms of Ebola. In total, around 200 travelers returning to Arizona have been monitored. Back in September, monitoring of travelers returning from Liberia ended, due to [...]

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One Health and Animal Disease Surveillance

By |2017-02-10T09:49:03-07:00December 23rd, 2015|General, Preparedness|

One Health and Animal Disease Surveillance Did you know that many of the diseases that make people sick can also affect animals? “One Health” is the idea that the health of humans, animals, and the environment are tightly connected, and all affect each other. A better understanding of diseases in animals can help predict disease [...]

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ADHS Staff Participate in Project to Transform and Improve State Government

By |2017-02-10T09:49:03-07:00December 22nd, 2015|General|

Several of our staff have participated in Governor Ducey’s Transformation of Arizona State Government project, which is a multifaceted approach to rethink how state government operates and conducts business with internal stakeholders and external customers. One of the recent successes of the project was the Permit Blitz that streamlined and developed a set of best [...]

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Keep Your Kids Safe this Holiday Season by Following Toy Guidelines

By |2017-02-10T09:49:03-07:00December 21st, 2015|General, Prevention|

As the holiday and gift giving season approaches, it’s important for parents and caregivers to remember to choose toys with care to keep children safe. Keep in mind the child’s age, interests and skill level. Look for quality design and construction in all toys. Make sure that all directions or instructions are clear. And plastic [...]

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More Foodborne Illness in the National News

By |2017-02-10T09:49:03-07:00December 16th, 2015|General|

Foodborne illness has been in the news again with a norovirus outbreak striking a Chipotle restaurant and sickening over 100 Boston College students. Norovirus is a highly contagious stomach illness that can cause severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It's pretty uncomfortable, but most people start feeling better a day or two after they [...]

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America’s Health Rankings 2015 Annual Report

By |2017-02-10T09:49:04-07:00December 11th, 2015|General|

​Have you ever wondered how Arizona ranks among other states in overall health or specific health issues? For over 25 years, United Health Foundations has been publishing a report looking at four different categories of health determinants: behavioral, community, policy and environment, and clinical care. These reports provide a snap shot of state health. Today, the United Health Foundation released its America's [...]

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National Journal Highlights Telephone CPR Efforts

By |2017-02-10T09:49:04-07:00December 9th, 2015|General, Preparedness|

The current issue of the Journal of Emergency Medical Services features an article on Telephone CPR written by Dr. Ben Bobrow, our EMS Medical Director, and Micah Panczyk, our Telephone CPR Program Manager. The article titled, “Telephone CPR Can Optimize Bystander Action in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest” is featured in the journal’s Medtronic Philanthropy and HeartRescue [...]

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