Diabetes action plan focuses on prevention, care, and social determinants of health
Diabetes is a relentless disease that affects many families in Arizona and across the United States. A new report from ADHS explains just how much dia…
Author: Sheila Sjolander
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…
Great American Smokeout: Ending dependence takes time, planning, and patience
"Milestones," an award-winning public service announcement from the Arizona Smokers Helpline (ASHLine), begins with one man's decision to end dependen…
Community Health Workers: Uniquely positioned to make communities healthier
No one knows a community better than the people who live there. Someone who has spent a lifetime in Tuba City, Seligman, or Yuma knows the people who …
Teal pumpkins promote safe spaces for kids with allergies
For most children, trick-or-treating is a fun way to dress in costumes and collect their favorite candy. But for children with food allergies, this we…
The Unvape Generation keeps on growing
"I don't vape, because there's no point to it and I have better things to do with my life." That wisdom comes from Serenity, a pilot who is part of …