Computer Issues Strike Again
Early this morning the computer data center that we use for ADHS programs lost power. When this happens, all those systems like the birth and death certificate system, the Women, Infant and Children's system and the medical marijuana system are not available until the power is restored and we can bring them back online. Fixing the power source is often the [...]
National Immunization Awareness Month
National Immunization Awareness Month gives us a great opportunity to talk about the need to improve national immunization coverage levels. Vaccine-preventable diseases are becoming increasingly rare in the US because vaccines are effective, but that doesn’t mean we should stop vaccinating. Even though most infants and toddlers have received all recommended vaccines by age 2, there are still many under-immunized children, [...]
2012 AZ Abortion Surveillance Report
State law directs us to produce several reports each year to help the public know what’s happening in the state and to help with public policy development. One of the more recently required reports is an annual report on abortion. This is the 3rd year we’ve published our annual Abortion Surveillance Report. This year's report found that there was a 7% decrease in the number of [...]
State Hospital Becoming a National Model
Operating any type of medical or behavioral health facility is a balancing act. It’s especially delicate at the Arizona State Hospital because we deal with patients who suffer from the most severe symptoms of mental illness. Treatment practices at ASH has changed through the years to reflect contemporary approaches. Decades ago, people with mental illness were heavily medicated and expected to stay in [...]
Back to School Oral Health
Back to school time brings thoughts of new school supplies, backpacks, clothing, doctor's visits and immunizations. It’s also time for a dental exam and preventive care. The American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatrics urge parents to schedule a dental examination before the school year starts. A visit to the dentist now can help assure that your child's education won’t [...]
Walk to School this Year
Have you ever pulled into your kids’ turn-around ducking and dodging as families franticly drop off their kids? An easy way to combat that morning rush-out-the-door is by walking to school as a family. It’s an opportunity for kids and their parents to bond and get in some physical activity to boot. If enough families did it, it would surely [...]