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December
Angel and Emily Most Popular Baby Names of 2005  Historic Data [PDF 52K]
Flu Hits “Widespread” Level In Arizona; Health Director Susan Gerard Urges Precautions
State Health Director Susan Gerard Announces Historic Expansion of Newborn Screening
Arizona State Hospital Awarded Re-Accreditation from Joint Commission
November
Health Department Finds Salmonella in Raw Milk – Retail Embargo and Public Advisory Issued
Methamphetamines Are A Deadly Factor In Annual Child Fatality Review Report
Governor Napolitano Aims To Protect Arizona’s Most Vulnerable Residents Against Pneumococcal Disease
Make Food Safety a Holiday Tradition Says State Health Department
October
Concert and Governor’s Proclamation are Highlights of Hepatitis C Awareness Month
Health Department Confirms Arizona’s First Case of Flu in Maricopa County 
Health Fair for Katrina and Rita Evacuees
Health Department Releases State’s First Integrated Plan To Prevent Chronic Disease
Health Department Launches Plans to Fight Arizona’s High Rates of Lung Disease and Asthma
September
Most Arizona Kids Die in Motor Vehicle Crashes – Health Dept. Says Restraints Aren’t Used Right 
Health Director Urges Arizonans To Remain Vigilant Against West Nile Virus
Hepatitis Exposure Possible from Las Vegas Gaming Expo 
Hurricane Evacuees Find Lost Records – And More -- Through Arizona’s Office of Vital Records
After Successfully Treating Hundreds of Hurricane Katrina Evacuees, Health Department Closes Clinic
New Health Department Campaign Urges Parents to Stop the Spread of Tooth Decay in Young Children
First West Nile virus death confirmed in Maricopa County
August
Return Of Extreme Summer Heat Brings Deadly Dangers
State Health Department Issues Rabies Warning
State Health Department Issues Warning About Two Brands Of Imported Candies
El Departamento de Servicios de Salud Estatal Alerta a los Residentes Acerca de Dos Dulces Importados
 
July
Arizona Childhood Immunization Rates Hit Record High Levels
State Public Health Lab Says No Salmonella from Surprise Man’s Home
Health Department Urges Caution as Deadly Heat Grips Arizona
State’s First Comprehensive Cancer Plan set for “Unveiling” on July 7, 2005
Health Director Susan Gerard Announces New Information On Child Care Centers, Nursing Homes and Hospitals Statewide Is Available To Public
 
June
Pertussis Outbreak Reaches 500 Cases Statewide
Staying Healthy In Arizona’s Deadly Summer Heat
Hepatitis Exposure Possible from Popular Yuma Restaurant
 
May
Arizona Secures $800,000 To Fight West Nile Virus
Heroes who Saved a Man’s Life with CPR and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to be Honored
Arizona To Receive An Additional $26 Million for Bioterrorism Preparedness
6th-Grader Scores Home Run In Arizona Diamondbacks’ Sun Safety Poster Contest
See the poster! [42K]
Activities to Highlight Women’s Health Week in Arizona
 
April
Governor names new Health Services Director
Susan Gerard “brings years of experience and understanding” [PDF 135K]
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Pima County -- Residents urged to “Fight the Bite” 
Health Officials Urge Precautions After Confirming Two Cases of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
Arizona Department of Health Services Urges Participation in National Infant Immunization Week 
State Health Department, Governor’s Council on Health, Celebrate National Public Health Week with Awards Presentation
March
Arizona State Hospital Regains Medicare Standing
State Health Department Provides “Egg-Cellent” Tips for a Safe Easter Celebration
Arizona Health Disparities to be Discussed at Conference
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus
New Arizona State Hospital Administrator Named
Mental Health Contracts Awarded Across Arizona FAQs
February
Arizona Health Director Catherine Eden To Retire
Arizona Nutrition & Physical Activity State Plan [PDF 2.6M]
From Baghdad to Phoenix: Health Department’s New EMS Bureau Chief
Lands In Different Desert
Health Department Launches Spanish-language Web Site [en Español]
Flu Season is Mild -- But Still on the Upswing in Arizona
January
Bioterrorism Coordinator Named State Epidemiologist
Impacts of Proposed Legislative Budget [PDF 50K] 
Budget Issues - Highlights Table [PDF 25K]
Director Eden talks about obesity in Arizona Monthly magazine [PDF 36KB]
Driector Catherine Eden's testimony to the House Health Committee 1/12/05
Jose Topples Michael As Most Popular Boy Baby Name  Historic Data [PDF 17K]
 

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