Radon can be a silent killer. Protect yourself and your loved ones by testing your home.
Changes to your housing can be exciting and sometimes stressful life events. Whether you’re moving into a new home, doing renovations, evaluating …
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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…
New Year, happier you. New Year’s resolutions can be driven by healthy, positive changes
Approaching the end of the year for many people means reflecting on the past 12 months and choosing what paths our lives will take as we ring in 2024.…
ADHS Awards First Round of Justice Reinvestment Grants to Arizona Nonprofits
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) was charged with creating the Justice Reinvestment Program through the passage of Prop 207 in Novembe…
HIV Surveillance 2023 Annual Report
New HIV cases increased over the past year and so has access to services for those who need them. The rise in cases follows a dip in newly diagnosed c…
Make sure your holiday feast is safe for friends and family
During this holiday season, you may celebrate with family and friends over a meal or two. If you’re the person cooking that feast, your loved ones a…
The best present this holiday season? A flu shot
If you're like most people, you've been busy the past few months. Fall is such a busy time for many people, and now we're in the middle of the holiday…
ADHS’ Wastewater Testing Detects Pathogens Early on to Protect Arizonans
In 2020, during the height of the pandemic, one key challenge was getting an accurate picture of COVID-19 infection rates in communities, especially f…
Bureau of Vital Records Team Participates in National Adoption Day
The morning of Nov. 18 started off with cool temperatures and long-awaited rain as a team of volunteers set up to celebrate the adoption of approxima…
Marijuana product recalls: Here’s how they happen
More than 10 years ago, Arizonans voted to approve the implementation of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Program. In 2020, the program expanded with the…