Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month
October is Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month. These sound waves may be invisible to our eyes, but they show doctors what they need to know. Ultrasou…
Tag: pregnancy
New report shows need for action to prevent pregnancy-related deaths as numbers increase
New data collected and analyzed by the Arizona Department of Health Services’ Maternal Mortality Review Program shows that people of color are exper…
VIVA – Third Trimester
Welcome to your VIVA Crossword Challenge! Let’s see how well you can do! Gold star if you can do this on your own but we…
Before and during pregnancy, take steps to reduce the risk of birth defects
Across America, one baby in every 33 is born with a birth defect. In Arizona, that translates to about 2,400 children each year born with any of a num…
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 a…