Arizona Attorney General’s Clarification on Emergency Abortions: More Clarity for Clinicians & Pregnant Persons
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes’ offered a legal opinion last Thursday that marks a significant step forward in clarifying the legal framework surrounding emergency abortions in Arizona. This move comes as a relief for both pregnant women and healthcare providers navigating the murky waters of Arizona’s abortion laws. Mayes’ detailed opinion provides much-needed clarity for situations where an abortion is necessary to save the life or health of a pregnant
The Hertel Report 2024 State of the State Approaching
What: The Hertel Report 2024 Summer State of the State Basics: Our summer conference in Flagstaff includes our bi-annual Arizona healthcare market update. Topics include the latest news on Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, the Marketplace, hospitals and healthcare systems, and organizations excelling in value-based payment arrangements including Accountable Care Organizations. Attendees will also learn more about Northern Arizona Healthcare’s next steps, Arizona’s rural healthcare landscape and the roles and responsibilities of Arizona’s
Maricopa County Heat Deaths in 2023: A Crisis for the Homeless & a Call for Housing Reform
Maricopa County recorded a record-breaking 645 heat-related deaths in 2023, making exposure to heat the 10th leading cause of death in Arizona during 2023. Persons experiencing homelessness in the urban Arizona summer have a 500x higher risk of perishing from over-exposure to heat. That’s a 50,000% increased risk! Arizona has always been hot. Yes, last summer was exceptionally hot. But can that alone explain the staggering increase in heat related
The Importance of Safe Firearm Storage: Protecting Lives and Communities
Time and again data show that having an unsecured firearm poses substantial risks. Both AZPHA and the CDC have consistently highlighted the urgent need for responsible firearm storage to mitigate these risks and safeguard lives. Gun Violence in Arizona – Data to Inform Prevention Policies – AZPHA In a new MMWR last week CDC underscored that that firearms are a leading cause of injury and death in the United States.
Public Health Journalism this Week
Sober living fraud allegedly continuing in Arizona – Arizona PBS Five things to know about the legality of abortion in Arizona Are extreme heat and wildfire smoke major disasters? – Los Angeles Times Arizona has some of the dirtiest air in the nation. How to fix it New claims against Arizona over Medicaid fraud total $2.3 billion Governor approves ‘magic mushroom’ research, Molly therapy in Arizona US Tools to Fight
US Surgeon General Declares Firearm Violence a Public Health Crisis
The US Surgeon General recently declared firearm violence a public health crisis. While this is not a declaration of a public health emergency and federal agencies won’t get any additional regulatory authority from the declaration, it nevertheless underscores the urgent need to address the devastating impact of firearms on public health across the United States. The landmark report highlights that firearm-related deaths have reached unprecedented levels, with an alarming increase in