Diabetes is a demanding and costly chronic disease that impacts many individuals across Arizona and the United States. A new report from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) highlights the significant burden diabetes is on our state’s health care system and communities while offering actionable recommendations to reduce its burden and improve the health [...]
As we wind down from this holiday season, many of us can relate to the challenges of a surprise visit from unexpected guests. While some are welcome, others can be a bit more concerning. This National Radon Action Month, make sure that radon is not one of them! About radon Radon is a naturally occurring [...]
Katie Hobbs | Governor Jennie Cunico | Director News Release For Immediate Release: January 2, 2025 Media Contact: Niala Charles Mobile: 480-318-6337 Email: [email protected] Arizona Department of Health Services Launches Public Health Data Portal PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is proud to announce the launch of the Public [...]
National Giving Month, celebrated in December, encourages individuals to spread kindness and generosity, especially during the holiday season. It's a time to support those in need through donations, volunteering, or simply lending a helping hand. On December 3, ADHS volunteers helped pack emergency food boxes at St. Mary’s Food Bank. Together, volunteers made 1,170 boxes [...]
News Release For Immediate Release: December 6, 2024 Media Contact: Niala Charles Mobile: 480-318-6337 Email: [email protected] Avian Influenza Update PHOENIX- The Arizona Department of Health Services is reporting the first human H5 cases in Arizona. Both individuals were exposed to infected poultry while working at a commercial facility in Pinal County. These individuals reported mild [...]
This year marked the 25th Anniversary of National Adoption Day for Maricopa County! On November 23rd the first families began to arrive at the annual Maricopa County Superior Court’s National Adoption Day event looking to create their own anniversary celebration of establishing a forever home for a special child. The event is an annual nationwide [...]
News Release For Immediate Release: November 27, 2024 Media Contact: Niala Charles Mobile: 480-318-6337 Email: [email protected] Avanti Senior Living Update PEORIA- The Arizona Department of Health Services is pleased to report that the facility known as Avanti Senior Living has been placed under a new ownership group and is now licensed as Spring Gardens [...]
Holiday travel season is underway! At the Arizona Department of Health Services, we want to make sure families are prepared in case the unexpected happens. To help during your holiday travels, or any other time you’re on the road, The Arizona Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program is providing families with free car seat [...]
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Bureau of EMS & Trauma System Reminds Roadway Users: “RESPONDERS AHEAD! REDUCE YOUR SPEED AS YOU PROCEED” Every minute of every day, firefighters, emergency medical services, law enforcement, towing and recovery, public works, safety service patrol, and other traffic incident responders work tirelessly to clear roadway crashes, debris, [...]
Every year, November is recognized as Prematurity Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spreading awareness about preterm birth, its causes, and its impact on families worldwide. The Arizona Department of Health Services is joining the March of Dimes to bring greater awareness to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in Arizona. Premature birth, which occurs [...]
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