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…
Tag: Preparedness
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…
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…
Fall is the best time to get your flu vaccine, schedule yours soon
With October here, we have entered into respiratory illness season, and it’s important to take precautions now to avoid serious illness. Today’s b…
There’s a new updated COVID-19 vaccine just in time for the respiratory virus season
As mentioned last week and yesterday, with October here we have entered into respiratory illness season and it’s important to take precautions now t…
Prepare for the upcoming respiratory virus season
As summer comes to an end and fall and winter approach, respiratory illnesses are also headed our way. There are three well-known respiratory viruses …
Ensuring your family is prepared for an emergency can be simple with these Preparedness Month resources
The old adage “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” is also true for preparedness. As National Preparedne…
Healthy start: ADHS Lab checks the health of Arizona’s newborns
Every year since 2010, Arizona parents have brought an average of 80,000 newborns into the world! And every year, health professionals at the Arizon…