Coccidioidomycosis – don’t learn the spelling, just the symptoms and learn...
Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis) caused by coccidioides immitis fungal spores. 3d rendered banner on blue background showing fungal filaments. Valley Fever Awareness Week begins today. Taking steps to...
View ArticleMarijuana product recalls: Here’s how they happen
More than 10 years ago, Arizonans voted to approve the implementation of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Program. In 2020, the program expanded with the passing of Prop 207, allowing for the adult...
View ArticleADHS’ Wastewater Testing Detects Pathogens Early on to Protect Arizonans
In 2020, during the height of the pandemic, one key challenge was getting an accurate picture of COVID-19 infection rates in communities, especially for people who had COVID-19 but weren’t experiencing...
View ArticleMake sure your holiday feast is safe for friends and family
During this holiday season, you may celebrate with family and friends over a meal or two. If you’re the person cooking that feast, your loved ones are counting on you for more than a delicious meal....
View ArticleHIV Surveillance 2023 Annual Report
New HIV cases increased over the past year and so has access to services for those who need them. The rise in cases follows a dip in newly diagnosed cases due to reduced testing during COVID-19...
View ArticleRadon can be a silent killer. Protect yourself and your loved ones by testing...
Changes to your housing can be exciting and sometimes stressful life events. Whether you’re moving into a new home, doing renovations, evaluating your home’s current condition, or selling it, there’s...
View ArticleKeep family and friends safe on game day with these food safety tips
This weekend, friends and families will gather for parties to watch the Big Game, and we want to be sure you and your guests are safe – including from foodborne illness. Here are some tips to keep...
View ArticleBy combining offices, we are working to ensure compassionate, empathetic, and...
Recent data show that while Arizona’s rate of HIV infection has gone up slightly from the previous year, the rate of death from complications from the disease has decreased. This positive trend is due...
View ArticleRecent recommendations released support Gov. Hobbs’ response plan to address...
Heat-related illnesses in Arizona have been trending upward since 2013. Preliminary (syndromic surveillance) data suggest that 2023 had the most heat-related emergency room visits in the last decade....
View ArticleDespite cooler temperatures right now, our heat season is right around the...
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...
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