Recent data show that while Arizona’s rate of HIV infection has gone up slightly from the previous year, the rate of death from complications from the disease has decreased. This positive trend is due to multiple prevention methods, but most prominently the use of antiretrovirals (ARVs) improve outcomes at the highest rate. Access to medication [...]
Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is excited to announce we have published the 2024-2025 update to the Arizona Health Improvement Plan (AzHIP). The AzHIP provides a structure to collectively improve the health of communities and individuals throughout Arizona. The AzHIP 2021-2025 plan is now in the fourth year of its five-year implementation period. The [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Earlier this week, the Maricopa Department of Public Health (MCDPH) identified a confirmed exposure of measles from an international traveler in Maricopa County. While no additional cases have been identified so far, measles is highly contagious. If you lack immunity and are exposed to the measles virus, you have about a 90 percent chance of [...]
This weekend, friends and families will gather for parties to watch the Big Game, and we want to be sure you and your guests are safe – including from foodborne illness. Here are some tips to keep everyone focused on the game and the commercials and enjoying the delicious food: Check for recalls: There are [...]
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 [...]
For someone who can get pregnant, now is a great time to think about making healthy choices, both for you and your future baby. Even if you don’t plan to have a baby soon, it is important to take a multivitamin with folic acid so you can be your best self when you do get [...]
Arizona State Hospital Civil Treatment Facility Building. The Arizona Department of Health Services has released a new series of dashboards to provide real-time public information about the Arizona State Hospital (ASH). These dashboards will be updated daily to enhance transparency and foster understanding of operations and outcomes at the Hospital’s Civil and Forensic [...]
