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Testing wastewater provides early warning for public health challenges
Before the first case of influenza was reported in the Flagstaff area this fall, public health researchers from ADHS and Coconino County Health and Human Services already knew it was coming. How? By testing wastewater for signs of influenza. Wastewater surveillance for signs of specific diseases is a new and growing tool for public health […]
Protecting Arizona’s Future: Addressing Congenital Syphilis
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) have increased at an alarming rate in Arizona and can cause serious health problems if left untreated, especially during pregnancy. As part of STI Awareness Week (April 13-19), we want to remind every sexually active Arizonans that we recommend annual syphilis testing. This is due to ongoing high rates of STIs. STIs […]
Superfund Sites: An Environmental Injustice for Latinos and All People
Research suggests that Latinos are more likely to live near Superfund sites with contaminated drinking water, increasing risks for adverse health effects. This health inequity contributes to a larger issue of Latinos generally having less access to clean, safe drinking water in the US. Join us as Salud America! explores this health disparity through a three-part …
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Sanofi Joins the Ranks of Manufacturers Tightening Restrictions on Use of Contract Pharmacies
Unfortunately, there’s more bad news to share on the contract pharmacy (CP) front. Last week, the drug maker Sanofi – a major manufacturer of insulin – significantly tightened its restrictions […]
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Improving the health of Arizonans through family planning services & community programs
Programming for reproductive and sexual health improves the health of women of childbearing age before, during, and after pregnancy. An estimated 2 million unplanned pregnancies are prevented each year due to family planning services obtained through Title X, Medicaid, and other publicly funded programs. The ADHS Family Planning Program offers a statewide, clinic-based approach. Cost-effective […]