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How to Keep Kids Safe This Halloween

Although trick-or-treating is a fun tradition for kids, it does come with a higher risk for injury. Statistics from non-profit organization Safe Kids Worldwide show that children are 3.5 times more likely to be fatally injured by a motor vehicle on Halloween compared to an average day. However, there are simple things we all can do to make the holiday [...]

By |October 31st, 2024|General|Comments Off on How to Keep Kids Safe This Halloween

2024 STAB Report Reveals Arizona’s Top Causes of Trauma Injury and Death and Opportunities for Injury Prevention

This year, the State Trauma Advisory Board celebrates 30 years of oversight, expansion, and quality improvement within the Arizona trauma system. Each year, the State Trauma Advisory Board collaborates with the ADHS Bureau of EMS and Trauma System to publish an annual report and interactive online Trauma Dashboard that provides a comprehensive picture of the burden of injury and trauma [...]

By |October 30th, 2024|General|Comments Off on 2024 STAB Report Reveals Arizona’s Top Causes of Trauma Injury and Death and Opportunities for Injury Prevention

Working Together to Reduce Lead Exposure

This week, from October 20-26, we are celebrating National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) and National Chemistry Week (NCW). In recognition of these important events, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is proud to spotlight the collaboration between the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) and the Public Health Chemistry Department at the State Laboratory Services. Together, they are [...]

By |October 23rd, 2024|General|Comments Off on Working Together to Reduce Lead Exposure

Move the Needle on Infection Prevention

This week marks the annual International Infection Prevention Week and the 2024 theme is “Moving the Needle on Infection Prevention.” From families at home to  healthcare professionals, we can all play a role in reducing infections.  Here are steps you can take to help reduce your risk:  1. Make Hand Hygiene Your First Line of Defense Hand washing with soap [...]

By |October 16th, 2024|General, Preparedness|Comments Off on Move the Needle on Infection Prevention

From Newborn Screening to Lifelong Support: Arizona’s Role in Sickle Cell Awareness

Although September has come to an end, we're excited to announce that both The White House and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs have officially recognized September as Sickle Cell Awareness Month! These proclamations emphasize the importance of raising awareness and addressing sickle cell disease (SCD), especially in Arizona. Sickle cell disease is a genetic condition that causes red blood cells to [...]

By |October 9th, 2024|General, Newborn Screening|Comments Off on From Newborn Screening to Lifelong Support: Arizona’s Role in Sickle Cell Awareness

ADHS Highlights Local Community Health Worker Partnership This Respiratory Season

As we enter respiratory illness season, ADHS is increasing awareness on how to prevent contracting a respiratory virus. ADHS works hard to ensure all communities know which tools are available to prevent respiratory illnesses.  One way we do this is through our partnership with community health workers. Community Health Workers (CHWs) are frontline public health workers who are trusted members [...]

By |October 1st, 2024|General|Comments Off on ADHS Highlights Local Community Health Worker Partnership This Respiratory Season
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