The 2015 Water Drive has been extended through June 19th. As Phoenix heats up, we need your help raising money to purchase life-saving water for those most at risk for heat-related deaths and illnesses.
Thanks to you, last year ADHS was the second largest water donator to the Heat Relief Network and in the last two years, we’ve given more than 100,000 bottles of water to the community. This water drive demonstrates that we walk the talk of public health. This year’s drive is focused on collecting money so we can buy water at bulk discount pricing. Your generous donations will be used to purchase pallets of water that will be given to agencies serving at-risk populations during the water distribution event on June 19th.
To thank you for your generous participation in this life-saving event, raffles will be held throughout the drive. Every person who makes a cash donation will be entered into a drawing for prizes. Check the Water Drive Raffle Page for the list of available prizes and prizes that have already been given away. Please see your Water Champion to make a donation. This year’s water champions are: Ryan Hoffmeyer, ASH; Yisel Sanchez, BHS; Anita Sotelo and Leslie Soto; Director’s Office; Paula Hernandez, DPO; Nicole Bucher, Licensing; Teresa Posante, OVR; Kathryn Mathewson, Preparedness; and America Coles, Prevention.
There will be a Water Drop Off event tomorrow for folks who want to bring in water. For details about this event, as well as more information about the Water Drive, go to the ADHS Water Drive Page. If you have questions, please email the Agency Work Force Development team.
Cara M. Christ, M.D., M.S. became Director for the Arizona Department of Health Services in May 2015. Dr. Christ has served the agency for more than nine years. Among her many accomplishments at ADHS, Dr. Christ collaborated with health partners and stakeholders to develop strategic plans for infectious disease prevention and control including the Governor’s Council on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response. She was involved in leading statewide efforts during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, and worked with partners to find solutions to improve childhood vaccination programs. In 2012, Dr. Christ managed the development and implementation of 20 Articles of Arizona Administrative Code for Health Care Institutions allowing integration of physical and behavioral health services statewide. Dr. Christ obtained her master's degree in microbiology with an emphasis in molecular virology and public health. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Follow the Director on Twitter @DrCaraChrist.
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