This week, from October 20-26, we are celebrating National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) and National Chemistry Week (NCW). In recognition of these important events, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is proud to spotlight the collaboration between the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) and the Public Health Chemistry Department at the State [...]
This week marks the annual International Infection Prevention Week and the 2024 theme is “Moving the Needle on Infection Prevention.” From families at home to healthcare professionals, we can all play a role in reducing infections. Here are steps you can take to help reduce your risk: 1. Make Hand Hygiene Your First Line of [...]
Although September has come to an end, we're excited to announce that both The White House and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs have officially recognized September as Sickle Cell Awareness Month! These proclamations emphasize the importance of raising awareness and addressing sickle cell disease (SCD), especially in Arizona. Sickle cell disease is a genetic condition that [...]
As we enter respiratory illness season, ADHS is increasing awareness on how to prevent contracting a respiratory virus. ADHS works hard to ensure all communities know which tools are available to prevent respiratory illnesses. One way we do this is through our partnership with community health workers. Community Health Workers (CHWs) are frontline public health [...]
In August, we celebrated National Breastfeeding Month along with countless others across the nation. All year long we focus our efforts on sharing evidence-based breastfeeding education and resources with families and the professionals who support them. You can find a wealth of information on our ADHS breastfeeding support website at GoBreastmilk.org. There, we answer questions [...]
We are thrilled to have Edgar Olivo as our guest blogger today, to talk about how to protect our communities this summer and beyond. How do we ensure the safety and well-being of our communities during extreme heat events? Extreme heat is the leading weather-related hazard in the United States. According to the National Weather [...]
At the Arizona Department of Health Services, we’re dedicated to safeguarding and improving the health of all Arizonans. Our mission is to provide clear, credible, and timely health information. That’s why we want to make sure we share all we can with the public about the increased cases of hantavirus in Arizona. Since 2012, there [...]
We are excited to have guest author Michelle Thompson, Deputy Assistant Director of Arizona State Parks and Trails, with important information on recreating safely outdoors in high temperatures. We know that spending time outdoors is beneficial for our physical and mental health. From reducing stress to encouraging physical activity, we’re hardwired for connection to the [...]
At the end of June, we hosted our 11th annual Arizona Infectious Disease Training and Exercise (AZID2024). Over 400 public health partners from a wide variety of organizations joined together to share and learn about best practices and current infectious disease trends in Arizona and the region. ADHS hosted speakers from local Arizona jurisdictions, neighboring [...]
Sunday, July 28 is World Hepatitis Day. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Office of HIV and Hepatitis C Services (OHHS) encourages you to get tested for hepatitis. Millions of people in the country have viral hepatitis, but aren’t aware they have it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all [...]
