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By combining offices, we are working to ensure compassionate, empathetic, and efficient service
Recent data show that while Arizona’s rate of HIV infection has gone up slightly from the previous year, the rate of death from complications from the disease has decreased. This positive trend is due to…
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Refreshing the Arizona Health Improvement Plan to reflect progress made, set goals for the next two years
Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is excited to announce we have published the 2024-2025 update to the Arizona Health Improvement Plan (AzHIP). The AzHIP provides a structure to collectively…
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week and ways to help prevent and address disordered eating
Eating disorders are complex illnesses that have serious effects on health and they can affect people of all genders, sexual orientations, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sizes, and shapes. This week is…
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ADHS Celebrates Black History Month
Throughout the month of February, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the rest of the nation celebrates Black History Month. During this month, we commemorate the significant accomplishments…
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Love is Respect: Working to promote awareness of healthy and safe relationships
The keys to teen dating violence prevention are awareness and early intervention. This includes teaching teens and preteens healthy relationship skills and promoting protective factors that can support…
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Measles Exposure in Maricopa County Highlights the Need for Continued Vaccination
Earlier this week, the Maricopa Department of Public Health (MCDPH) identified a confirmed exposure of measles from an international traveler in Maricopa County. While no additional cases have been identified…
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Keep family and friends safe on game day with these food safety tips
This weekend, friends and families will gather for parties to watch the Big Game, and we want to be sure you and your guests are safe – including from foodborne illness. Here are some tips to keep everyone…
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Start Small: Live Big – Make changes for a healthier heart
February is American Heart Month, and it’s the perfect time to increase your focus on cardiovascular health and make your heart health a priority! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Power Me A2Z’s free folic acid helps keep Arizona parents & babies healthy
For someone who can get pregnant, now is a great time to think about making healthy choices, both for you and your future baby. Even if you don’t plan to have a baby soon, it is important to take a multivitamin…
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State Hospital Launches New Public Dashboard
Arizona State Hospital Civil Treatment Facility Building. The Arizona Department of Health Services has released a new series of dashboards to provide real-time public information about the Arizona State…
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