

Sheila Sjolander
Media Source Contributor

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Supporting the physical and mental health of new and expectant mothers
Maternal health is a key priority at ADHS. During the week when we mark Maternal Health Awareness Day, I’m highlighting two recent initiatives aimed at improving the health of pregnant women, postpartum women,…
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Great American Smokeout: Ending dependence takes time, planning, and patience
“Milestones,” an award-winning public service announcement from the Arizona Smokers Helpline (ASHLine), begins with one man’s decision to end dependence on commercial tobacco. It then follows the health…
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Community Health Workers: Uniquely positioned to make communities healthier
No one knows a community better than the people who live there. Someone who has spent a lifetime in Tuba City, Seligman, or Yuma knows the people who live there, what makes the community unique, and what…
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Teal pumpkins promote safe spaces for kids with allergies
For most children, trick-or-treating is a fun way to dress in costumes and collect their favorite candy. But for children with food allergies, this weekend’s festivities can present a tempting danger. The…
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The Unvape Generation keeps on growing
“I don’t vape, because there’s no point to it and I have better things to do with my life.” That wisdom comes from Serenity, a pilot who is part of the Unvape Generation you’ll meet at unvape.org. She…