AZID2024: 11th Annual Infectious Disease Training and Exercise
At the end of June, we hosted our 11th annual Arizona Infectious Disease Training and Exercise (AZID2024). Over 400 public health partners from a wide…
Category: My Healthy Arizona
Unlocking Health Equity with ‘The Community Guide’
Public health professionals are constantly searching for the most effective ways to improve health outcomes and advance health equity. The Community Guide, or The Guide…
Medicaid 101: Waivers, Plan Amendments & Contractor Operations Manuals
Medicaid is a joint venture between the federal government and individual states, providing health coverage to low-income individuals and families. This partnership means both the federal…
Rabies Prevention in Navajo County
We are excited to have guest author Rhonda Krouse, Code Enforcement Division Manager for the Navajo County Public Health Services District with import…
Back To School: Healthy Kids, Healthy Schools
Another school year is quickly approaching and many Arizonans are preparing to send their kids back to the classroom. It’s important that we all wor…
The Health Risks of PFAS in Drinking Water and Regulatory Challenges Ahead
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were widely used over the last several decades especially around military complex areas. Over time, they have become more and…
Legislative Council Analyses of the Ballot Propositions Drafted: Ballot Language in Development
The Arizona Legislative Council is a 14-member statutory committee of the Legislature chaired by the President of the AZ Senate. The Legislative Council right now is a…
Public Health Journalism this Week
4 new mental health laws are cause for hope, AZ Mad Moms group says (azcentral.com) Arizona obscures marijuana edibles facility health code inspections (azcentral.com) Lawmakers…
The Hidden Dangers of Adolescent Cannabis Use
With retail marijuana programs proliferating across the country, more and more people are wondering what the impact of this increased access to Cannabis is having on public…
Arizona Corporation Commission and Public Health Part VI: ACC Blows Huge Loophole in Utility Environmental Review Requirements
Last week the Arizona Corporation Commission exempted a 200-megawatt power plant expansion in Mohave County from environmental review. The exemption, granted to UniSource Energy Services (associated…