The Arizona Pulse

03/21/2024

We are excited to announce the launch of ArMA's The Heart of Medicine: an Arizona Healthcare Conference and Fundraising Gala! Our two-day conference will celebrate everything at the heart of medicine, from advocacy to education to philanthropy.

View the full agenda starting today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/armas-the-heart-of-medicine-az-healthcare-conference-fundraising-gala-registration-827834945607?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/08/2022

It's getting colder in Arizona, but that doesn't mean ditch the sunscreen! Here are three sunscreen tips to keep you covered:

The State of Arizona is unique for many reasons: cactuses in parking lots, cooling patio misters outside of restaurants, and intense exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet (UV) rays. UV rays can be beneficial to our daily health in the production of Vitamin D, but too much sunlight can be detrimental....

10/31/2022

Happy Halloween from The Arizona Pulse! 👻🎃
Swipe to see this little pumpkin light up! Pretty spooky…

10/25/2022

🚨New article alert!🚨 Have you ever wondered how someone becomes a physician? Read all about the process in our latest post:

Becoming a physician is a long and difficult process but with the proper education and determination, it will only require 10-13 years of schooling plus a seemingly endless number of tests, exams, and certifications. For someone with no background in medicine, the different titles and years of addit...

07/11/2022

Following the CDC's updated guidance on COVID-19 vaccination for children, there may be some confusion around the best ways to keep our most vulnerable youth safe. That is why we are sharing the top 6 things parents should know about vaccinating their littlest ones against the virus. You can find even more information and the latest updates by visiting the CDC's website: http://ow.ly/LQCz50JSZoL

12/23/2021

Happy holidays, Arizona! ❄ Spread cheer this holiday season, but don't spread anything else!

Masking up, getting vaccinated, and staying home when you're sick are the surest ways to make the most of your festivities.

12/09/2021

In Arizona, the COVID-19 vaccination rate for children aged 5 to 11 is lagging; only 13% of children in the age group are vaccinated, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). This is a much lower rate than what public health officials hoped to see, and it demonstrates the need for continued mitigation measures in schools.

So, what other methods of mitigation can schools rely on to keep students healthy?

According to Tom Leggett from Sonora Quest Laboratories, encouraging families to participate in pooled COVID-19 testing through their schools is an easy way to help families and administrators get the answers they need to keep students safe and schools open.

Learn more about pooled COVID-19 testing in schools by listening to our latest podcast episode: http://ow.ly/VgE250H6EYA.

12/05/2021

On Wednesday, the Biden administration marked World AIDS Day by releasing a renewed version of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy. The nearly 100 page document outlines the direction of the administration's "policies, research, programs, and planning through 2025"; the overarching goal of the framework is to end the nation's HIV epidemic by 2030. Learn more: http://ow.ly/Muoq50H3o70.

12/01/2021

Access to telemedicine is expanding across our state, and more and more people are taking advantage of it. A safe and convenient way to interact with your doctor, telemedicine allows you to ask questions, discuss symptoms, review lab results, and get prescriptions refilled from the comfort of home.

Have you taken advantage of telemedicine services? Let us know in the comments!

Learn more about telemedicine: http://ow.ly/sI9550H18k3.

11/22/2021

For the first time in U.S. history, more than 100,000 lives were lost in a single year due to drug overdoses.

What can we do to combat the opioid crisis? Listen to our latest podcast episode to learn what Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is doing to help: http://ow.ly/Mp0J50GTRC8.

11/17/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought attention to the vast amount of health misinformation circulating in our communities. Do you know how to spot misinformation?

Check out the images below to learn five ways of checking whether a piece of information is false, inaccurate, or misleading.

Learn more about health misinformation: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/health-misinformation-toolkit-english.pdf.

Source: U.S. Surgeon General

11/14/2021

Listen to Dr. Sarah Coles explain the invaluable experience resident physicians receive during their training. Head here for the full episode: http://ow.ly/km5G50GMLHB.

11/11/2021

The Arizona Pulse is grateful to the American veterans who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedom. Thank you for your service. ❤️🤍💙

11/04/2021

In our latest podcast episode, we discuss everything you need to know about the new tool the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is using to fight the opioid crisis in Arizona. Tune in now: http://ow.ly/pLio50GFJZ6.