Bringing awareness to violence prevention to improve the safety of our communities
Public health draws on a science base that is multi-disciplinary. This allows us to gather knowledge from a broad range of disciplines including medic…
Tag: Prevention
Getting screened is the best way to protect against colorectal cancer
Not long ago, colorectal cancer was thought to be a concern mostly for those age 50 and older. But with more cases of this deadly cancer being found a…
Eating disorders can have serious effects on your health
Eating disorders are complex illnesses that can have serious effects on health. They can affect people of all genders, sexual orientations, racial and…
Live to the Beat: It’s American Heart Month
Many of us think of February as a month to celebrate the people who have won our heart. But it's also American Heart Month, making this a time to thin…
Diabetes action plan focuses on prevention, care, and social determinants of health
Diabetes is a relentless disease that affects many families in Arizona and across the United States. A new report from ADHS explains just how much dia…
Before and during pregnancy, take steps to reduce the risk of birth defects
Across America, one baby in every 33 is born with a birth defect. In Arizona, that translates to about 2,400 children each year born with any of a num…
Supporting the physical and mental health of new and expectant mothers
Maternal health is a key priority at ADHS. During the week when we mark Maternal Health Awareness Day, I'm highlighting two recent initiatives aimed a…
Safe and highly effective COVID-19 protection is available, so get boosted for the holidays
COVID-19 deaths remain well below what Arizona has seen during major surges, but the 71 deaths added in today's weekly dashboard update are a grim rem…
Great American Smokeout: Ending dependence takes time, planning, and patience
"Milestones," an award-winning public service announcement from the Arizona Smokers Helpline (ASHLine), begins with one man's decision to end dependen…
Community Health Workers: Uniquely positioned to make communities healthier
No one knows a community better than the people who live there. Someone who has spent a lifetime in Tuba City, Seligman, or Yuma knows the people who …