Category: My Healthy Arizona
The AZ Corp Commission & Public Health (Part III): Southwest Gas
At first glance, the Arizona Corporation Commission might seem like it has pretty much nothing to do with public health. But when you scratch the…
It’s Arizona Heat Awareness Week! We’re sharing measures to help you protect yourself from skin cancer
Maricopa County Launches 2024 Heat Relief Efforts
Maricopa County Public Health investing in community support to prevent another record-breaking year of heat deaths In response to the largest number of heat-related deaths…
Oral Arguments in the Petersen v. Hobbs ‘Director Nominations’ Case Delayed Until May 20
After the shenanigans in early 2023 at the “Director’s Nominations” Committee it became clear that Governor Hobbs nominees to lead state agencies wouldn’t be getting…
Governor Signs Repeal of the Near Total Ban on Abortion Care: AzPHA’s Draft Voter Initiative Argument
You undoubtedly know that both the legislature narrowly passed and the governor signed a bill repealing the near total abortion ban that was originally passed…
USDA Improves Nutrition Standards for Free & Reduced Lunch Program
USDA finished changes to the nutrition standards they expect participating schools to follow who take part in the USDA’s free and reduced breakfast/lunch programs. Schools…
Biden Administration to Reschedule Cannabis Under the Controlled Substances Act
What Are the Implications? In a surprise move, Biden Administration insiders have signaled that a few executive branch agencies will be moving in unison to…
CMS Establishes Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services pay for a big chunk of the care at skilled nursing facilities via their Medicaid and Medicare programs. As…
Hobbs Implements State Agency Hiring Freeze via a ‘Head Count Cap’
Governor Hobbs has ordered a hiring freeze for new state employees and instructed her department heads to send her a plan this week to cut…