EMS Week: Honoring our past, forging our future
EMCTs of the Year - 2024Daniel Malanowski, Central Region Russell Smith, Northern Region Dan Wallace, Southeastern Region Tim Maple, Western Region Each year, during the month of May, the Arizona Department of Health Services’ (ADHS) Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma System observes National EMS Week to honor our EMS and trauma system providers. In recognition [...]
Encourage the women in your life to take care of their health
Many of us celebrated the moms in our lives this past weekend, whether our own mothers, partners, grandparents, friends, or other loved ones. This week is Women’s Health Week. This is a great opportunity to encourage the women in your life to make time to care for themselves - whether by scheduling a doctor’s appointment, finding time for exercise, or [...]
It is recommended that everyone drink pasteurized milk
Guest blog from Arizona Dept. of Agriculture - Roland S. Mader, R.S. Administrator Dairy / Egg programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with state partners, continue to investigate an outbreak of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) virus impacting dairy cows in multiple states. [...]
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 before it gets too hot to comfortably enjoy being outdoors. However, whether you are walking the dog, hanging out in the pool, spending time at your local park, or hiking one of the many amazing trails Arizona has [...]
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 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 [...]
A statewide effort to reduce suicides and support the families affected
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, [...]