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National news about overdose deaths is a call to action for all Arizonans

By |2021-11-17T13:41:07-07:00November 17th, 2021|Prevention|

Today’s grim national news about overdose deaths amid the pandemic strikes a chord in Arizona, where opioid overdose deaths have continued to rise amid increased illegal use of counterfeit fentanyl.  The National Center for Health Statistics released provisional figures showing that U.S. overdose deaths exceeded 100,000 for the first time in a 12-month period that [...]

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Pfizer Vaccine Booster Doses: Your Questions Answered

By |2021-09-27T11:52:23-07:00September 27th, 2021|Preparedness|

Vaccines continue providing robust protection against hospitalization and death from COVID-19. But federal officials have determined that it is time for members of certain groups, including those 65 and older, to get boosters of the Pfizer vaccine if they are at least six months past their second dose. Here are some quick questions and answers [...]

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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

By |2021-08-11T14:42:49-07:00September 21st, 2020|Prevention|

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on many stressors, including emotional hardships, that can impact the overall health and mental well-being of Arizonans. While measures to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, such as physical distancing, are necessary, it has never been more important for us to stay connected to the people we care about. Feelings [...]

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Arizona’s Treat and Refer Recognition Program Makes Strides to Improve EMS Services

By |2019-03-08T08:23:53-07:00March 8th, 2019|Preparedness|

The Rio Rico Medical and Fire District recently became Arizona’s sixth emergency medical services (EMS) agency to be recognized as a Treat and Refer EMS agency by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). The Treat and Refer Recognition Program increases patient access to primary and preventive care. The program recognizes EMS agencies that demonstrate [...]

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Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department Earns Statewide Recognition

By |2017-05-03T09:30:15-07:00May 3rd, 2017|Preparedness|

The Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department recently became Arizona’s fourth emergency medical services (EMS) agency to successfully obtain ADHS Treat & Refer (T&R) EMS Agency recognition. Arizona's T&R Recognition Program recognizes EMS agencies that have demonstrated optimal patient safety and quality of care by matching appropriate treatment, transport, and care destination options to the needs of [...]

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Making Progress on Improving the Public Health System

By |2017-02-10T09:48:45-07:00July 19th, 2016|General|

The purpose of the Arizona Health Improvement Plan (AzHIP) is to move the dial on important health outcomes and it is an important component of Public Health Accreditation. A lot has been going on behind the scenes to move us forward in the accreditation process. Below is an update of the work we have done [...]

Transitioning Behavioral Health Services

By |2017-02-10T09:49:07-07:00October 28th, 2015|Behavioral Health|

The only true constant is change, particularly when you are part of a team committed to continuously improving the health and wellness of all Arizonans. October 1 was an important day for the behavioral health system in Arizona with four significant system transformations occurring simultaneously. The Division of Behavioral Health Services, with a lot of [...]

American Indian Healthcare Matrix (Part III)

By |2017-02-10T09:49:38-07:00May 20th, 2014|General|

In addition to services provided by the Indian Health Service and the ”638’s” administered by tribes and tribal organizations, American Indians are eligible to apply for and receive Medicare, Medicaid, and  Children’s Health Insurance Plan.  American Indians applying for Medicaid services in Arizona need to meet the same income requirements as all other applicants.  Unearned [...]

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5 Years of Behavioral Health Innovation Paying Dividends (Part I)

By |2017-02-10T09:49:43-07:00April 15th, 2014|Behavioral Health|

People with a serious mental illness die more than 30 years earlier than people without those challenges.  Over the next few weeks, I’ll be reflecting about some of the innovative strategies that we’ve implemented with our behavioral health community partners over the last several years to improve the health status of folks with a serious [...]

And Now, the Rest of the State

By |2014-04-07T08:37:42-07:00April 7th, 2014|Behavioral Health|

Now that the transition to a new Behavioral Health Authority in Maricopa County is underway- we’re turning our attention to bringing integrated care to the rest of the state.  We’ll be working hard throughout 2014 to set the course for integrating behavioral health and physical health for folks with a serious mental illness as we [...]

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