AzPHA Board of Directors: Call for Nominations
The Arizona Public Health Association is governed by our 16-member Board of Directors. The Board exercises the power, responsibilities and duties of our organization in accordance with best management practices, and consistent with Arizona statutes, IRS requirements and our AzPHA Bylaws. Board members are expected to be an active participant in at least one committee or subcommittee of the Board. Specific powers and duties of all Board Members include: Determining overall direction,
2024 AzPHA Public Health Awards: Accepting Nominations Now!
Pictured: 2023 AzPHA Award winners: From Left, Haley Coles, Sen. Theresa Hatathlie, Dr. Theresa Cullen and Lindsey Perry Each year AzPHA recognizes public health professionals, health professionals and community members across Arizona who are performing extraordinary services to our community at our annual awards event. Many of our awards go back decades. We’re proud to announce that the 2024 awards program will be held on: Thursday, October 24, 2024: 5:30 – 8:00pm Equality Health: 7720
Unlocking Health Equity with ‘The Community Guide’
Public health professionals are constantly searching for the most effective ways to improve health outcomes and advance health equity. The Community Guide, or The Guide to Community Preventive Services, is a trusted resource that provides evidence-based recommendations to help achieve these goals. It’s a treasure trove of systematic reviews and strategies that can guide county and state health departments in their mission to foster healthier communities. The Guide to Community
Medicaid 101: Waivers, Plan Amendments & Contractor Operations Manuals
Medicaid is a joint venture between the federal government and individual states, providing health coverage to low-income individuals and families. This partnership means both the federal government and states share the costs and responsibilities of running the program. Its main purpose is to ensure that vulnerable groups like children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities have access to necessary medical care and community-based services. 1115 Demonstration Waivers One of
The Health Risks of PFAS in Drinking Water and Regulatory Challenges Ahead
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were widely used over the last several decades especially around military complex areas. Over time, they have become more and more of a public health concern due to their widespread presence and persistence in the environment (and the fact that modern laboratory techniques can now detect the chemicals at very low levels). You’ve probably heard them referred to as “forever chemicals, because they’re so resistant
Legislative Council Analyses of the Ballot Propositions Drafted: Ballot Language in Development
The Arizona Legislative Council is a 14-member statutory committee of the Legislature chaired by the President of the AZ Senate. The Legislative Council right now is a blend of 14 members of the AZ House and Senate – 8 Republicans and 6 Democrats (because Republicans are in the majority in both chambers). That statutory committee of legislators then hires the staff who work at the Legislative Council. A person named Michael Braun