Tell OSHA: Protect Latino Workers from the Harms of Extreme Heat
As temperatures increase to scorching new benchmarks every year, weather experts advise people to avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat, which can …
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Limit the sun, but not the fun. Be SunWise!
The days are getting longer and warmer, which might mean you're spending more time outside enjoying activities with friends and family, especially bef…
It’s Arizona Heat Awareness Week! We’re sharing measures to help you protect yourself from skin cancer
As the state heats up, it is important for Arizonans to start taking steps now to be safe in the sun and heat. This week is Arizona Heat Awareness W…
How Healthcare Professionals Can Help Address Climate Change Health Effects
The summer of 2023 was one of the hottest seasons on record for some areas across the US, bringing sweltering temperatures that caused heat stroke and…
Despite cooler temperatures right now, our heat season is right around the corner
Throughout the summer, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) will highlight info and share resources related to extreme heat safety and hea…
Recent recommendations released support Gov. Hobbs’ response plan to address dangerous Arizona heat
Heat-related illnesses in Arizona have been trending upward since 2013. Preliminary syndromic surveillance data suggest 2023 had the most heat-related…
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…
Stay weather aware and prepare for Arizona’s monsoon season
While it may feel like summer is just kicking off, the monsoon season has officially started and that means some safety measures should be mixed in wi…
Keep your cool when the heat builds this summer
Summer is right around the corner, and it’s time to get ready for the sweltering heat season from May to September, when Arizona becomes one of the …