CDC: All COVID-19 Vaccines Provide Substantial Protection Against Hospitalization

AZ DHS 9/17 11:31A Don Herrington

A study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that all COVID-19 vaccines being used in the United States provide substantial protection against hospitalization. ...

Foodborne Illness Affects One in Six Across the U.S.

AZ DHS 9/16 6:16A Jessica Rigler

We’ve all had those times when our stomach doesn’t feel just right, often after eating. And often, that stomachache is no more than minor discomfort that lasts just a short time. Even though the...

Dr. Carmona: Changing the Narrative Key to Expanding Vaccination Against COVID-19

AZ DHS 9/15 7:11A Dr. Richard Carmona

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. Richard Carmona, the 17th Surgeon General of the United States, is advising Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services on the state’s response to the COVID-19...

Prepare to protect your family from potential emergencies

AZ DHS 9/13 8:12A Jessica Rigler

Emergencies can happen without warning. The disastrous flooding around Arizona during this monsoon reminded us of that. September – before the weather turns to winter in the high country and outdoor...

CDC study: COVID-19 vaccines remain highly effective, especially against hospitalization and death

AZ DHS 9/10 9:22A Jessica Rigler

We at ADHS are pleased to have contributed to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report offering a new and very useful way to look at the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in...

15 Ways To Stay Healthy After Age 50 with Carolyn Wellington

ArizonaFoothillsMagazine.com (Fitness) 9/9 9:28A Tyler Hollis

At the age of 50, you may feel healthy and young. However, your body needs extra care to protect it from the effects of ageing. We can’t stop the ageing process, but we can certainly slow it down....

CDC launches COVID-19 toolkit for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities

AZ DHS 9/9 5:57A Don Herrington

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a toolkit to help those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their caregivers, learn how to guard against...

Passing 19,000 deaths is a somber reminder that COVID-19 is still with us

AZ DHS 9/8 5:51A Don Herrington

As of this week, more than 19,000 people in Arizona have died from COVID-19. I grieve for all of them, and for the families and loved ones who endure their loss. Those of us in public health have...

Vext Science and SoRSE Technology Launch MAJOR, a Cannabis-Infused Beverage into Arizona

ArizonaFoothillsMagazine.com (Fitness) 9/7 7:50A Tyler Hollis

Vext Science, Inc., a cannabinoid brand leader based in Arizona, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU ) with SoRSE Technology Corp. ( SoRSE ) to exclusively produce and sell SoRSE s MAJOR...

CDC report: Getting your COVID-19 vaccination helps protect kids

AZ DHS 9/3 11:52A Don Herrington

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report released today offers more evidence that vaccinating as many eligible people as possible against COVID-19 is a critical part of protecting...

New PSA: COVID-19 vaccinations fueling Arizona’s return to normal life

AZ DHS 9/2 9:55A Don Herrington

The COVID-19 vaccine is the best tool we have to keep us moving forward. Join the millions of Arizonans who have already been fully vaccinated.   That’s the call to action in a new ADHS public-service announcement you’ll see on TV and online....

Vaccinated or not, take steps to reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission

AZ DHS 9/1 11:24A Don Herrington

It’s a natural question that we hear regularly: Amid substantial COVID-19 spread, what does ADHS recommend for people going to large events, small gatherings, grocery stores, restaurants, and more? ...

Data-processing issue means much lower COVID-19 numbers today, higher tomorrow

AZ DHS 8/31 4:57A Don Herrington

Cases and deaths added today to the ADHS COVID-19 dashboard are far lower than they’d ordinarily be because of a data-processing issue. After days of averaging more than 3,000 cases added to the...

As Arizona Passes 1 Million Cases, the Fight Continues Against COVID-19

AZ DHS 8/27 11:54A Don Herrington

As incoming interim director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, it’s my privilege and solemn responsibility to succeed Dr. Cara Christ, who has so capably led Arizona’s COVID-19 response....

Plans for Vaccine Booster Shots from Pfizer and Moderna Being Finalized Now by FDA, CDC

AZ DHS 8/25 8:38A Jessica Rigler

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced last week that it has developed a plan to begin offering booster shots this fall for those who have received the Pfizer/Comirnaty and...