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Psittacosis: What Bird Owners in Arizona Need to Know About Parrot Fever and Staying Healthy

Psittacosis (“sit-uh-KOH-sis”), sometimes called “parrot fever”, is a zoonotic infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci that is spread from birds to humans. While it can lead to severe pneumonia in people, most cases are mild. Common symptoms include dry cough, fever, chills, headache, and muscle ache.  Humans typically become infected after breathing in droppings or secretions from infected birds, [...]

By |January 29th, 2025|Preparedness|Comments Off on Psittacosis: What Bird Owners in Arizona Need to Know About Parrot Fever and Staying Healthy

Taking Action Against Diabetes: The 2025 Arizona Diabetes Action Plan and Report

Diabetes is a demanding and costly chronic disease that impacts many individuals across Arizona and the United States. A new report from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) highlights the significant burden diabetes is on our state’s health care system and communities while offering actionable recommendations to reduce its burden and improve the health of Arizonans.  The ADHS Diabetes [...]

By |January 23rd, 2025|Prevention|Comments Off on Taking Action Against Diabetes: The 2025 Arizona Diabetes Action Plan and Report

Staying cozy in your home this winter? Make sure radon isn’t an unexpected guest.

As we wind down from this holiday season, many of us can relate to the challenges of a surprise visit from unexpected guests. While some are welcome, others can be a bit more concerning. This National Radon Action Month, make sure that radon is not one of them! About radon Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. Radon is the [...]

By |January 21st, 2025|General, Preparedness|Comments Off on Staying cozy in your home this winter? Make sure radon isn’t an unexpected guest.

News Release: Arizona Department of Health Services Launches Public Health Data Portal

   Katie Hobbs | Governor                  Jennie Cunico | Director   News Release   For Immediate Release: January 2, 2025 Media Contact: Niala Charles Mobile: 480-318-6337 Email: pio@azdhs.gov   Arizona Department of Health Services Launches Public Health Data Portal PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is proud to announce the launch of the Public Health Data Portal, a comprehensive [...]

By |January 2nd, 2025|General|Comments Off on News Release: Arizona Department of Health Services Launches Public Health Data Portal

ADHS Volunteers During National Giving Month

National Giving Month, celebrated in December, encourages individuals to spread kindness and generosity, especially during the holiday season. It's a time to support those in need through donations, volunteering, or simply lending a helping hand.  On December 3, ADHS volunteers helped pack emergency food boxes at St. Mary’s Food Bank. Together, volunteers made 1,170 boxes at the event! These efforts [...]

By |December 11th, 2024|General|Comments Off on ADHS Volunteers During National Giving Month

News Release: Avian Influenza Update

News Release For Immediate Release: December 6, 2024 Media Contact: Niala Charles Mobile: 480-318-6337 Email: pio@azdhs.gov Avian Influenza Update PHOENIX- The Arizona Department of Health Services is reporting the first human H5 cases in Arizona. Both individuals were exposed to infected poultry while working at a commercial facility in Pinal County. These individuals reported mild symptoms, received treatment and recovered.  [...]

By |December 6th, 2024|General|Comments Off on News Release: Avian Influenza Update
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