AZ Dept. of Health Services
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The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Its mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona.It operates programs in behavioural health, disease prevention and control, health promotion, community public health, environmental health, maternal and child health,..
AZ Dept. of Health Services
12h ago
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 Week and May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so as summer quickly approaches, start implementing steps now to protect against melanoma and skin cancer risk, and stay safe all season.
Reduce your risk
Taking steps to reduce your risk for melanoma and skin cancer should be a priority for all Arizonans.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers guidance on reducing your risk. The Environmental Protection Agenc ..read more
AZ Dept. of Health Services
1w ago
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. This significant public health issue must be addressed to support our communities and prevent the loss of life.
In 2023, there were more than 39,000 visits to the emergency room for suicidality and 1,492 deaths by suicide reported in Arizona.
To combat the growing number of deaths by suicide, our Suicide Prevention Program has developed a new annual comprehensive suicide prevention plan, which helps support residents and their loved ones by establishing a coordinated network of community and state partners to work together in this effor ..read more
AZ Dept. of Health Services
2w ago
April is National Stress Awareness Month, which brings attention to the negative impact of stress.
Managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Knowing how to manage your stress can improve mental and physical well-being, as well as help alleviate health-related issues.
Stress takes a physical toll on the body. It causes fatigue, tension, nervousness, and loss of appetite.
The key to keeping stress in check is resilience, which can be strengthened by improving self-esteem, developing a strong system of social support, and taking care of your physical and ..read more
AZ Dept. of Health Services
3w ago
To best serve the residents of our state, especially some of our most vulnerable populations, we have restructured and expanded parts of our website to reflect recent changes to the Division of Public Health Licensing (Licensing).
This updated structure will better serve the needs of Arizonans residing in, or receiving services at, an ADHS- licensed facility. To this end, we have eliminated the Bureau of Residential Facilities Licensing and created two new and more specialized units: Bureaus of Behavioral Health Facilities Licensing (BBHL) and Assisted Living Facilities Licensing (BALF ..read more
AZ Dept. of Health Services
3w ago
Throughout the summer, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) will highlight info and share resources related to extreme heat safety and heat-related illnesses. Once the state begins to heat up, it can become dangerous quickly, and we plan to share relevant heat safety info regularly.
We plan to share steps you can take to keep you and your loved ones safe as temperatures rise. We will also share the larger-scale efforts and actions being taken by community organizations, the private sector, cities, counties, tribal nations, and state leadership to rise up to the challenge of a ..read more
AZ Dept. of Health Services
1M ago
Last week we celebrated National Public Health Week with public messaging and social media, as well as internal workshops, brown bag opportunities, and an agency-wide virtual town hall.
The American Public Health Association has recognized National Public Health Week for more than 25 years to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of public health professionals. The week also highlights the ongoing work we do to address issues that are important to impacting the health of our state.
This year’s focus was Protecting, Connecting, and Thriving: We Are All Public Health, looking a ..read more
AZ Dept. of Health Services
1M ago
People who use opioids, their loved ones, and the health care professionals treating them need multiple layers of support as we continue the fight against the ongoing opioid overdose epidemic.
The Opioid Assistance and Referral Line, or OAR Line, is here to help everyone impacted by opioids. Medical experts offer patients, providers, and family members free opioid information, resources, and referrals 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Services are also available in an individual’s preferred language.
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is proud to close out National Poison Preve ..read more
AZ Dept. of Health Services
1M ago
How many lives could be saved if more people carried naloxone and were trained to recognize the signs of overdose? Many of us know and care about at least one person who has struggled with substance use disorder.
Overdose statistics indicate that five people a day (more than 1,800 people each year) are dying from opioid overdose in Arizona. If treated in time, people experiencing opioid overdoses can be saved.
Our latest media campaign illustrates how all Arizonans can use naloxone to prevent deaths and give people with opioid use disorder a chance to seek treatment and recovery.&n ..read more
AZ Dept. of Health Services
1M ago
New data collected and analyzed by the Arizona Department of Health Services’ Maternal Mortality Review Program shows that people of color are experiencing pregnancy-related deaths at a disproportionate rate in Arizona and that mental health supports are critically needed in our state.
Findings in the report on maternal mortality paint a concerning picture of rising mortality rates among pregnant and postpartum people. The report provides a closer look at the factors, including systematic issues, that contributed to these deaths. The report calculates differences in deaths rates in two year me ..read more
AZ Dept. of Health Services
2M ago
Heat-related illnesses in Arizona have been trending upward since 2013. Preliminary syndromic surveillance data suggest 2023 had the most heat-related emergency room visits in the last decade.
To better support Arizona through extreme heat as part of the Governor’s Executive Order on Extreme Heat Planning and Preparedness and Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan, the Arizona Department of Health Services is releasing our ADHS Recommendations and Findings for the Arizona Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan.
Arizona is experiencing increasingly longer periods of extreme heat, causing more Arizonans to expe ..read more