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Marijuana product recalls: Here’s how they happen
More than 10 years ago, Arizonans voted to approve the implementation of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Program. In 2020, the program expanded with the passing of Prop 207, allowing for the adult recreational…
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Finding her purpose and maintaining a positive mindset entering a new space
ADHS continues to celebrate Native American Heritage Month by highlighting ADHS Team Member, and Tribal Liaison, Geri Haskon. Gerline was appointed to the role earlier this year. Although she is new to her…
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State Hospital pharmacy focused on holistic care
When many of us think about a pharmacy, we primarily think about the medications our healthcare provider has prescribed for us. But when Kelly Holladay, director of the pharmacy at the Arizona State…
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Fall is the best time to get your flu vaccine, schedule yours soon
With October here, we have entered into respiratory illness season, and it’s important to take precautions now to avoid serious illness. Today’s blog on the upcoming flu season wraps up our series of blogs on…
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There’s a new updated COVID-19 vaccine just in time for the respiratory virus season
As mentioned last week and yesterday, with October here we have entered into respiratory illness season and it’s important to take precautions now to avoid serious illness. This week we are sharing a series of…
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Prepare for RSV as we enter into respiratory virus season
As mentioned last week, with October here we have entered into respiratory virus season, and it’s important to take precautions now to avoid serious illness. This week we will share blogs on these illnesses…
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Prepare for the upcoming respiratory virus season
As summer comes to an end and fall and winter approach, respiratory illnesses are also headed our way. There are three well-known respiratory viruses that spread more during this season as well as common…
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COVID-19 Data Dashboard updates: What’s changing & why
More than three years ago, COVID-19 emerged as a new respiratory infection never experienced before. Today, we know and understand COVID-19 infections better, and the once-unknown illness has become endemic…
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Ensuring your family is prepared for an emergency can be simple with these Preparedness Month resources
The old adage “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” is also true for preparedness. As National Preparedness Month comes to a close, it’s a great time to make sure…
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Arizona families can continue to count on WIC services, even in the event of a federal government shutdown
We want to reassure Arizona families that the Arizona Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program will continue to be open and available for them in the event of a federal government shutdown. We know…
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