It takes a village to update Arizona’s ambulance rules
We are currently working on updating Arizona’s ambulance rules to align with House Bill 2609 and new statutory requirements that go into effect on J…
Tag: Preparedness
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…
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…
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 …
Federal COVID-19 public health emergency ends – Vaccines, tests & data will remain available
Today marks the end of the national COVID-19 public health emergency, but most tools - including vaccines, testing, and treatment - will remain availa…
Roadway safety is no accident – May is Trauma Awareness Month
The theme of this year’s National Trauma Awareness Month (observed annually in May) is Roadway Safety is No Accident. The Arizona Department of Heal…
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 …
Nurses are vital to the health of all Arizonans
At the Arizona Department of Health Services, our nurses are involved in the prevention, education, advocacy, activism, assessment, and evaluation of …
How Arizona is using data and community feedback to help address mental health in our state
Like physical health, mental health is important throughout the lifespan. It continuously affects how we think, feel, and act. It also plays an import…
