When COVID-19 hit, he joined the ADHS Laboratory to be part of the solution
When COVID-19 changed all of our lives in so many different ways, Adrian Fichter decided it was important to become part of the solution. A scientist …
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Folic acid prevents birth defects and promotes a healthy pregnancy
For people able to get pregnant, it's important to think about your health now to have a healthy pregnancy and baby. One simple and effective way to p…
ADHS proposes options to enhance services at the Arizona State Hospital, as required by recent bill
Based on feedback we received from the public, we’ve made recommendations to the Governor’s Office and State Legislature for possible enhancements…
The scorching heat continues as possible monsoons roll in, find resources to keep your family safe
While Arizona’s summer of record-breaking high temperatures and excessive heat warnings continue, we are also expecting to get a break with some rai…
The scorching heat continues as possible monsoons roll in, find resources to keep your family safe
While Arizona’s summer of record-breaking high temperatures and excessive heat warnings continue, we are also expecting to get a break with some rai…
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…
Free drinking water lead screening available for Arizona schools, child care facilities
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is offering free lead screening of drinking water fixtures and faucets for Arizona schools and child …
National Nurses Month: ASH provides opportunities for nurses to grow
Sheila Holmen always had a calling to be a nurse. "I knew that I wanted to be a nurse at a very young age," said Holmen, a psychiatric nurse at the Ar…
