Inhale, Exhale: How Germs Spread from The Respiratory System
It’s easy to take breathing for granted. But we should know exactly what the respiratory system is and how it can play a role in germs spreading in …
Month: November 2022
Amid COVID-19, a seemingly audacious request met a pressing health need
In early 2021, Governor Doug Ducey called on ADHS to open a first-of-its-kind, 24-hour COVID-19 mass-vaccination site at State Farm Stadium in Glendal…
Eight Arizona counties, including Pima, have high COVID-19 community levels
Eight Arizona counties, including Pima County, have high COVID-19 community levels in the latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Preve…
7 Steps to Eliminating Racial Disparities in Healthcare
Latinos and other people of color face heavy burdens of cancer, diabetes, and more. These disparities are driven by systemic racism and discrimination…
Watching 911 calls helps ADHS track health trends
Last week in Arizona there were nearly 18,000 emergency calls to 911 reported through the Arizona Prehospital Information and Emergency Medical Servic…
Study: Processed Food May Increase Colorectal Cancer Risk
We’re all busy with the hustle and bustle of life. It’s tempting to grab fast food or buy ready-to-eat food to avoid cooking after a long day. But…
Pinal County sees season’s first pediatric influenza death
Pinal County recently recorded this season’s first pediatric influenza death in Arizona. This heartbreaking news is a reminder that children younger…
Study: Omicron booster gives significant additional protection against COVID-19
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study has found that the Omicron booster provided significant additional protection against symptom…
Message to Clinicians – Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir (Paxlovid)
A special message on nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) to clinicians from CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH
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U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week: Help reduce antimicrobial resistance
Improving our understanding of when and how to use antibiotics promotes health, fights the challenge of antimicrobial resistance, and helps ensure tha…