The best present this holiday season? A flu shot
If you're like most people, you've been busy the past few months. Fall is such a busy time for many people, and now we're in the middle of the holiday season and all its activities. It's understandable if you haven't had the chance to get your annual flu shot. But there's still time. In fact, this week, National Influenza Vaccination [...]
ADHS’ Wastewater Testing Detects Pathogens Early on to Protect Arizonans
In 2020, during the height of the pandemic, one key challenge was getting an accurate picture of COVID-19 infection rates in communities, especially for people who had COVID-19 but weren’t experiencing symptoms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) to get better visibility into infection rates and support rapid efforts to provide [...]
Bureau of Vital Records Team Participates in National Adoption Day
The morning of Nov. 18 started off with cool temperatures and long-awaited rain as a team of volunteers set up to celebrate the adoption of approximately 100 Arizona children. As the rain stopped and the sun broke through the clouds, the first families began to arrive at the annual Maricopa County Superior Court’s National Adoption Day event looking to make their [...]
Marijuana product recalls: Here’s how they happen
More than 10 years ago, Arizonans voted to approve the implementation of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Program. In 2020, the program expanded with the passing of Prop 207, allowing for the adult recreational use of marijuana. There are now many dispensaries and adult-use facilities statewide, where adults above the age of 21 can purchase marijuana for personal use. These products [...]
Finding her purpose and maintaining a positive mindset entering a new space
ADHS continues to celebrate Native American Heritage Month by highlighting ADHS Team Member, and Tribal Liaison, Geri Haskon. Gerline was appointed to the role earlier this year. Although she is new to her role, advocating for tribal health has been a lifelong journey and career for Geri. She works to exemplify the traditional teachings passed down to her as a [...]
Meet Geri Haskon: ADHS Tribal Liaison
ADHS continues to celebrate Native American Heritage Month by highlighting ADHS Team Member, and Tribal Liaison, Gerilene Haskon. Geri was appointed to the role earlier this year. She attended the University of Arizona for a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, followed by a Master of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health. Geri’s passion for maternal health and her care [...]