Power Me A2Z’s free folic acid helps keep Arizona parents & babies healthy
For someone who can get pregnant, now is a great time to think about making healthy choices, both for you and your future baby. Even if you don’t pl…
Tag: Prevention
Arizona’s Ongoing Fight Against Fentanyl and Overdose Fatalities
The state of Arizona, along with the rest of the nation, is confronting a troubling surge in opioid-related overdose deaths, with illicit fentanyl and…
Arizona families can continue to count on WIC services, even in the event of a federal government shutdown
We want to reassure Arizona families that the Arizona Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program will continue to be open and available for them in th…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…