Online portal improves licensing of Arizona child care facilities
Championed by Governor Doug Ducey, the Arizona Management System challenges state agencies to continuously improve their value to taxpayers and our other customers. That’s why ADHS is pleased to share a recent improvement to the way we interact with licensed child care providers – and how the public will benefit from increased transparency as a result. This change, which began [...]
Vaccinations protect newborns from childhood diseases
During the disruptions of the past two years, it has been challenging for almost everyone to stay on schedule with vaccinations. This is especially true for new parents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that newborns be protected from 14 serious childhood diseases by receiving vaccines according to a carefully designed schedule. This is National Infant Immunization [...]
Get to know the Unvape Generation
ADHS invites you to meet Xander, Mia, and other young people unafraid of a future without nicotine. They are members of the Unvape Generation. Built around videos featured on the ADHS YouTube channel and in social media posts, this new campaign encourages young people to share their healthy hobbies and why these don’t mix with vaping. This video allows parents [...]
Improving health outcomes for Black mothers in Arizona
For Black women, the risk of morbidity and death during pregnancy, delivery, or postpartum is up to three times greater than for white women. That’s why the ADHS is working to educate health care providers and family members during National Black Maternal Health Week, from April 11-17. The health issues for Black women during and after pregnancy include hypertension and [...]
From Dr. Carmona: Now’s a great time to receive your COVID-19 vaccine
If you haven’t received a COVID-19 vaccine yet, now’s the time to join many other of your fellow Arizonans who are doing so right now. No one will criticize you; there is no shame. In fact, you’ll be welcomed with smiles and open arms! You are not alone. The Arizona Department of Health Services reports 63,317 doses of the COVID-19 [...]
Doulas: Please consider joining our new community advisory committee
Expectant mothers certainly need the help of skilled health care professionals before, during and after the birth of their child. But sometimes mothers and their families can benefit from more than medical expertise. That’s where doulas help. A doula is a trained companion – not a health care professional – who supports another person through a significant health-related experience, such [...]