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ADHS proposes options to enhance services at the Arizona State Hospital, as required by recent bill

Based on feedback we received from the public, we’ve made recommendations to the Governor’s Office and State Legislature for possible enhancements…

az-department-of-health-news-feed September 8, 2023

The scorching heat continues as possible monsoons roll in, find resources to keep your family safe

While Arizona’s summer of record-breaking high temperatures and excessive heat warnings continue, we are also expecting to get a break with some rai…

Sheila Sjolander July 28, 2023

The scorching heat continues as possible monsoons roll in, find resources to keep your family safe

While Arizona’s summer of record-breaking high temperatures and excessive heat warnings continue, we are also expecting to get a break with some rai…

Sheila Sjolander July 28, 2023

Staying safe in Arizona’s heat

Arizona’s been experiencing record-breaking high temperatures and a slow-to-start monsoon season. We’ve seen Excessive Heat Warnings in every coun…

Sheila Sjolander July 25, 2023

Improving access to birth control for Arizona patients: Making contraceptives available without a prescription at your local pharmacy

This week rules were approved to allow Arizona patients 18 years old and older to access contraceptives at their local pharmacy without a doctor’s p…

az-department-of-health-news-feed July 6, 2023

Father’s Day gift for all men: A trip to the doctor

For reasons that aren't always clear, men simply don't go to the doctor as often as women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Eugene Livar June 15, 2023

Free drinking water lead screening available for Arizona schools, child care facilities

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is offering free lead screening of drinking water fixtures and faucets for Arizona schools and child …

Eugene Livar June 8, 2023

The time is right for women to prioritize their own health

This week we celebrate National Women's Health Week - the perfect time to take a moment to consider how we might strengthen our health with an extra d…

Sheila Sjolander May 19, 2023

ADHS initiatives are working to improve healthcare access in Arizona’s most rural communities

Fourteen percent of the U.S. population lives in rural areas, in Arizona that number is much higher at 25%, likely due to the landscape and environmen…

Sheila Sjolander April 7, 2023

How Arizona is using data and community feedback to help address mental health in our state

Like physical health, mental health is important throughout the lifespan. It continuously affects how we think, feel, and act. It also plays an import…

Sheila Sjolander April 6, 2023