Encourage the women in your life to take care of their health
Many of us celebrated the moms in our lives this past weekend, whether our own mothers, partners, grandparents, friends, or other loved ones. This w…
Tag: Prevention
It’s Arizona Heat Awareness Week! We’re sharing measures to help you protect yourself from skin cancer
As the state heats up, it is important for Arizonans to start taking steps now to be safe in the sun and heat. This week is Arizona Heat Awareness W…
A statewide effort to reduce suicides and support the families affected
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. This significant public health issue must be addressed to support our communities and preven…
Managing stress can improve physical and mental health, check in with yourself often
April is National Stress Awareness Month, which brings attention to the negative impact of stress. Managing stress is an essential component of a he…
We Are All Public Health and last week showed the ways our work impacts our communities year round
Last week we celebrated National Public Health Week with public messaging and social media, as well as internal workshops, brown bag opportunities, …
The OAR Line provides 24-hour help with opioids for families, individuals, and medical providers
People who use opioids, their loved ones, and the health care professionals treating them need multiple layers of support as we continue the fight aga…
New campaign highlights the life-saving impact of naloxone in reversing an opioid overdose
How many lives could be saved if more people carried naloxone and were trained to recognize the signs of overdose? Many of us know and care about at l…
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…
Refreshing the Arizona Health Improvement Plan to reflect progress made, set goals for the next two years
Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is excited to announce we have published the 2024-2025 update to the Arizona Health Improvement Plan (AzH…
Eating Disorders Awareness Week and ways to help prevent and address disordered eating
Eating disorders are complex illnesses that have serious effects on health and they can affect people of all genders, sexual orientations, racial and …