We stand with the community today – National HIV Testing Day
Today is observed as National HIV Testing Day, a day to bring awareness to the need for all Arizonans to be aware of their HIV status. The Arizona Department of Health Services’ (ADHS) Office of HIV & Hepatitis C Services is proud to support HIV testing not only on this day, but year-round through at-home test kits and in-person testing [...]
Monsoon season in Arizona can bring cooler temps, along with high winds and flash floods
Monsoon season began last weekend, and while the season might bring cooler temperatures, it also creates perfect conditions for weather hazards like heavy rain, flash floods, high winds, and dust storms. High winds and dust storms can affect air quality, driving conditions, and can increase the chance of contracting water-borne illnesses. Air quality Microscopic dust particles can cause eye and [...]
Paving the way for increasing the number of vaccine providers
The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program has provided life-saving vaccines to children in Arizona for the past three decades. The VFC program provides vaccination for children who might not otherwise get vaccinated because of financial barriers. The program is grounded in essential partnerships with private healthcare providers, tribal communities, community health centers, and local public health agencies that vaccinate children [...]
What’s hot in heat?
Our first heat wave of the summer is here, with 11 counties under excessive heat warnings. Thanks to Governor Hobb’s Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan, Arizona stakeholders across industries and jurisdictions are operating under a standard set of heat initiatives for the first time ever! This plan ensures we use a cohesive and collaborative approach to address extreme heat. Arizona Department [...]
How Arizona State Hospital staff model compassion to promote quality care
The Arizona State Hospital (ASH) hosts monthly Lunch and Learn sessions to help employees stay up-to-date on current approaches to inpatient psychiatric treatment. This helps ensure every member of our team is providing consistent, high-quality care to the people we treat. All ASH staff are trained on the following important principles of patient care and conflict intervention: Therapeutic presence and [...]
Youth councils amplify voices to impact positive change in their communities
In today's fast-paced world, young people face many challenges that can impact how they feel and their overall health. They have to figure out things like how to handle their feelings, make good friendships, and end bullying. Growing up isn’t easy and comes with its own set of obstacles. In May we celebrated National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™), which is [...]