News Release: Avanti Senior Living Update
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 Peoria, an Avista Senior Living [...]
These ADHS car seat stickers can help your child during holiday travel
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 stickers that have their children’s [...]
This Crash Responders Safety Week (CRSW)
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, and stalled vehicles. These responders [...]
Prematurity Awareness Month: Understanding the Importance of Early Birth Awareness
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 when a baby is born [...]
22nd Annual Valley Fever Awareness Week
The 22nd annual Valley Fever Awareness Week is from November 16th to the 24th. This event focuses on spreading public awareness of coccidioidomycosis, or Valley fever, across Arizona. Valley fever is a lung infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides, which grows in the arid desert soil. When heated, the fungus may fragment and be picked up by the wind to [...]
What You Need to Know About Whooping Cough in Arizona
Right now, there is an increase in cases of Pertussis occurring across the United States including Arizona. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the bacterium bordetella pertussis. While whooping cough affects people of all ages, it can be particularly dangerous for infants and young children. So far this year, 563 cases have [...]