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EMS Week: Honoring our past, forging our future 

By |2024-05-22T14:32:18-07:00May 22nd, 2024|General, Preparedness|

EMCTs of the Year - 2024Daniel Malanowski, Central Region Russell Smith, Northern Region Dan Wallace, Southeastern Region Tim Maple, Western Region Each year, during the month of May, the Arizona Department of Health Services’ (ADHS) Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma System observes National EMS Week to honor our EMS and [...]

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Encourage the women in your life to take care of their health

By |2024-05-16T16:39:18-07:00May 16th, 2024|General, Prevention|

Many of us celebrated the moms in our lives this past weekend, whether our own mothers, partners, grandparents, friends, or other loved ones.  This week is Women’s Health Week. This is a great opportunity to encourage the women in your life to  make time to care for themselves -  whether by scheduling a  doctor’s appointment, [...]

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It’s Arizona Heat Awareness Week! We’re sharing measures to help you protect yourself from skin cancer

By |2024-05-06T13:57:00-07:00May 6th, 2024|General, Preparedness, Prevention|

As the state heats up, it is important for Arizonans to start taking steps now to be safe in the sun and heat.  This week is Arizona Heat Awareness Week and May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so as summer quickly approaches, start implementing steps now to protect against melanoma and skin cancer [...]

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The OAR Line provides 24-hour help with opioids for families, individuals, and medical providers

By |2024-03-22T10:10:04-07:00March 22nd, 2024|Prevention|

People who use opioids, their loved ones, and the health care professionals treating them need multiple layers of support as we continue the fight against the ongoing opioid overdose epidemic. The Opioid Assistance and Referral Line, or OAR Line, is here to help everyone impacted by opioids. Medical experts offer patients, providers, and family members [...]

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Eating Disorders Awareness Week and ways to help prevent and address disordered eating

By |2024-02-26T16:05:57-07:00February 26th, 2024|Prevention|

Eating disorders are complex illnesses that have serious effects on health and they can affect people of all genders, sexual orientations, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sizes, and shapes. This week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week, an annual campaign to inform the public about the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope, support, and visibility [...]

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ADHS Celebrates Black History Month  

By |2024-02-23T10:02:29-07:00February 23rd, 2024|General, Health Equity, Preparedness, Prevention|

Throughout the month of February, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the rest of the nation celebrates Black History Month. During this month, we commemorate the significant accomplishments and achievements of African-Americans as well as their important role in U.S. history and the impact on public health in our state.  February also marks [...]

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Love is Respect: Working to promote awareness of healthy and safe relationships

By |2024-02-23T09:56:50-07:00February 16th, 2024|Prevention|

The keys to teen dating violence prevention are awareness and early intervention. This includes teaching teens and preteens healthy relationship skills and promoting protective factors that can support positive youth development. Results from the 2021 Arizona Youth Risk Behavioral Survey (YRBS), showed female high school students experienced more sexual violence events when compared to males. [...]

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Start Small: Live Big – Make changes for a healthier heart

By |2024-02-08T09:51:01-07:00February 8th, 2024|Prevention|

February is American Heart Month, and it’s the perfect time to increase your focus on cardiovascular health and make your heart health a priority! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Arizona has the 10th lowest rate of deaths caused by heart disease in the nation. By making healthy changes, we can [...]

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Radon can be a silent killer. Protect yourself and your loved ones by testing your home.

By |2024-01-18T16:02:48-07:00January 18th, 2024|General, Preparedness|

Changes to your housing can be exciting and sometimes stressful life events.  Whether you’re moving into a new home, doing renovations, evaluating your home’s current condition, or selling it, there’s one important action item you should include on your to-do list: testing your house’s radon levels.   Radon is an invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas that [...]

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New Year, happier you. New Year’s resolutions can be driven by healthy, positive changes

By |2023-12-29T14:31:01-07:00December 29th, 2023|General|

Approaching the end of the year for many people means reflecting on the past 12 months and choosing what paths our lives will take as we ring in 2024. A new year can be an opportunity for transformation and commitment to renew personal goals. Whether you’re resolving to make significant changes or to enjoy your [...]

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