Healthy start: ADHS Lab checks the health of Arizona’s newborns
Every year since 2010, Arizona parents have brought an average of 80,000 newborns into the world! And every year, health professionals at the Arizon…
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Reminding Arizonans to keep yourselves safe from dangerous the fungi that can cause Valley fever
Last week ADHS, alongside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recognized Fungal Disease Awareness Week. The annual event focuses on …
When COVID-19 hit, he joined the ADHS Laboratory to be part of the solution
When COVID-19 changed all of our lives in so many different ways, Adrian Fichter decided it was important to become part of the solution. A scientist …
Folic acid prevents birth defects and promotes a healthy pregnancy
For people able to get pregnant, it's important to think about your health now to have a healthy pregnancy and baby. One simple and effective way to p…
New COVID-19 vaccine has been approved: What it means for respiratory illness season and what it means for you and your family
Following the approval this week of a new COVID-19 vaccine by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it's important for Arizona familie…
Resources are available to help students and adults facing tough times
Now that school is in full swing across the state and kids start to settle into their routines, it is important for family and friends to be aware of …
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…
West Nile Virus Season Isn’t Over Yet
Arizona’s hot and dry summer appears to have contributed to fewer virus-carrying mosquitoes than usual so far. However, the monsoon season isn’t o…
Our team is committed to connecting Arizonans with knowledge, financial assistance, and medical resources to fight disease
Dealing with disease can be difficult on the body, mind, and finances. In 2023, there have been 13,087 cases of reportable infectious disease so far…
The power of supportive relationships for youth experiencing unstable and unsafe home environments
Childhood experiences like abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction - also called Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs - can have a lasting impact on…