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State Agency News Feed

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Monsoon season in Arizona can bring cooler temps, along with high winds and flash floods
Monsoon season began last weekend, and while the season might bring cooler temperatures, it also creates perfect conditions for weather hazards like heavy rain, flash floods, high winds, and dust storms. …
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How Arizona State Hospital staff model compassion to promote quality care
The Arizona State Hospital (ASH) hosts monthly Lunch and Learn sessions to help employees stay up-to-date on current approaches to inpatient psychiatric treatment. This helps ensure every member of our team…
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Youth councils amplify voices to impact positive change in their communities
In today’s fast-paced world, young people face many challenges that can impact how they feel and their overall health. They have to figure out things like how to handle their feelings, make good friendships,…
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Injury Prevention is Everyone’s Business – Focus on Fall Prevention
Each year, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) observes National Trauma Awareness Month in May. This year’s theme, Injury Prevention is Everyone’s Business, emphasizes that injury prevention is a…
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Arizona’s partnership with the State of Virginia’s Health Department shows collaboration and commitment to improving care
At the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), we believe it’s important to never stop learning or improving. That’s why we connect with partners across the nation to learn from each other and share…
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No Menthol Sunday: How ASHLine’s Enhance Support is Tackling Health Disparities in Arizona
On May 19, we recognized No Menthol Sunday, a national observance aimed at raising awareness of the harms associated with menthol cigarettes and promoting the benefits of quitting. This year’s event coincides…
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EMS Week: Honoring our past, forging our future
EMCTs of the Year – 2024Daniel Malanowski, Central Region Russell Smith, Northern Region Dan Wallace, Southeastern Region Tim Maple, Western Region Each year, during the month of May, the Arizona Department…
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Encourage the women in your life to take care of their health
Many of us celebrated the moms in our lives this past weekend, whether our own mothers, partners, grandparents, friends, or other loved ones. This week is Women’s Health Week. This is a great opportunity to…
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It is recommended that everyone drink pasteurized milk
Guest blog from Arizona Dept. of Agriculture – Roland S. Mader, R.S. Administrator Dairy / Egg programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers…
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Limit the sun, but not the fun. Be SunWise!
The days are getting longer and warmer, which might mean you’re spending more time outside enjoying activities with friends and family, especially before it gets too hot to comfortably enjoy being…
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