Roadway safety is no accident – May is Trauma Awareness Month
The theme of this year’s National Trauma Awareness Month (observed annually in May) is Roadway Safety is No Accident. The Arizona Department of Heal…
Month: May 2023
Keeping an Eye Out: 4 Ways to Promote Healthy Vision
For this year’s Healthy Vision Month, the National Eye Institute (NEI) is highlighting the theme of “Healthy Vision: A Family Focus” (“Visión…
Tell EPA: Limit PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on its proposal to limit and regulate several types of “forever chemicals” ca…
Feeding Fort Worth with the FunkyTown Fridge
Kendra Richardson worried if her neighbors in Fort Worth, Texas, would have enough food as the COVID-19 pandemic worsened nutrition security, healthca…
Keep your cool when the heat builds this summer
Summer is right around the corner, and it’s time to get ready for the sweltering heat season from May to September, when Arizona becomes one of the …
Webinar: How to Care for the Latino Caregiver
Family is the heart of Latino culture. Many Latinos are expected to take on the respectable but high-stress role of caregiving for their aging parents…
MS in Latinos: What Do We Know?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease that usually affects young adults of various races/ethnicities, including Latinos. However, …
What’s Wrong with This Picture? Outpatient Exam Room
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s Project Firstline program offers training and educational resources on various infection control…
HHS Shines Spotlight on Diagnostic Innovation During Lyme Disease Awareness Month
As we mark Lyme Disease Awareness Month this May, HHS is proud to celebrate the 10 teams participating in Phase 2 of the LymeX Diagnostics Prize. The …
Do You Know the CDC’s New COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations?
The CDC recently announced updated COVID-19 vaccination recommendations. The update allows people ages 65 and older or immunocompromised to get an add…