Safe Outdoor Recreation in Arizona’s Summer Heat
We know that spending time outdoors is beneficial for our physical and mental health. From reducing stress to encouraging physical activity, we’re h…
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Get Tested this World Hepatitis Day!
Sunday, July 28 is World Hepatitis Day. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Office of HIV and Hepatitis C Services (OHHS) encourages you …
Protecting Our Children: Drowning Prevention in Arizona
As summer continues and families head to pools, lakes, and water parks, it’s crucial to be safe around water. Drowning is a sudden and tragic even…
AZID2024: 11th Annual Infectious Disease Training and Exercise
At the end of June, we hosted our 11th annual Arizona Infectious Disease Training and Exercise (AZID2024). Over 400 public health partners from a wide…
Rabies Prevention in Navajo County
We are excited to have guest author Rhonda Krouse, Code Enforcement Division Manager for the Navajo County Public Health Services District with import…
Back To School: Healthy Kids, Healthy Schools
Another school year is quickly approaching and many Arizonans are preparing to send their kids back to the classroom. It’s important that we all wor…
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 h…
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 psychiatr…
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 …
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 Ea…