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Pandemic makes the case for a bigger investment in public health and research
January 21, 2021

Opinion: Decreased funding has translated to less capacity and support for state and local health departments, who crucially manage outbreak investigations.

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My View: There is no easy or quick fix for Arizona’s Covid-19 crisis
August 28, 2020

As nearly all epidemiologic measures are suggesting, Covid-19 remains a challenge for Arizona and more important, there is no easy or

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Arizona needs 4,000 COVID-19 contact tracers. Here’s the best way to grow that army
August 28, 2020

Readers are now likely familiar with the public health term “contact tracing.” In case you missed it, contact tracing is the

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My View: Let’s get serious about stopping spread of coronavirus
August 28, 2020

Arizonans are well aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having around the world. However, less attention has been placed on

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STChealth and Mississippi Department of Health Launch “Direct to Consumer” Immunization Record Access
August 26, 2020

STChealth’s consumer access solution, MyIR Mobile™, allows consumers to access digital immunization records contained in public health immunization information systems (IIS).

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Want to reopen schools safely in Arizona? Then roll out rapid, daily testing
August 11, 2020

Opinion: Cheap antigen tests may be the answer to Arizona reopening its schools — even if they are less sensitive at

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Social Vulnerability Index Dashboard
April 2, 2020

Social Vulnerability Index Dashboard The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention developed the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) as a way to

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Call to Action: Unique Circumstances Require Public-Private Collaboration
March 24, 2020

Call to Action: Unique Circumstances Require Public-Private Collaboration Today, over 31,000 pharmacies are electronically connected to state immunization information systems throughout

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Connected Health Networks Create an Opportunity
March 24, 2020

Connected Health Networks Create an Opportunity In the last decade, public health has made significant investments in disease surveillance, reporting, and

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In Praise of Public Health
March 19, 2020

In Praise of Public Health  By: Scott Hamstra, M.D. I’ve been fortunate to have one foot in both worlds — one

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