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Give me liberty, or give me… a preventable outbreak
An effort to amend the Arizona Constitution (HCR 2056) with the “right to refuse medical mandates,” was introduced this legislative session but has since stalled. However, a related bill, HB […]
Health freedom at the forefront of individual rights vs. government debate
Key Points: Two bills propose giving Arizonans more health freedom Supporters say people should have the choice of deciding what they put into their bodies Opponents say the bills will […]
A children’s doctor on the crisis of medical trust
I have spent most of my adult life preparing for one job: keeping babies alive. That preparation took years — college, medical school, residency and fellowship — years of studying […]
EPA Clean Air Programs are critical for public health
Arizona has been facing an ongoing air quality crisis, and as a public health leader, I am calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to do better to protect our […]
Access to life saving devices is critical for student athletes
As the former superintendent of Tempe Union High School District, I found having life-saving devices like AEDs at our fingertips critical to the health, well-being, and success of our student-athletes, […]
We Must Do More to Protect Public Health from Nicotine
When I began medical school nearly two decades ago, tobacco use in the U.S. was declining rapidly, especially among young people. I was hopeful that once I completed my training […]
When well-intentioned policies amplify over-policing
As the Food and Drug Administration gears up to potentially ban menthol cigarettes, it's crucial that we pause and consider the broader ramifications of such a decision. Although well-intentioned, this policy change could have consequences far beyond public health that can seriously harm minority communities.
Maricopa County tackling 3 major health issues
One of public health’s primary jobs is to identify the biggest health issues faced by residents and develop strategies to educate and prevent those issues from causing harm. We take a different view than health care.
Democrats, not Republicans saved millions of Americans from the consequences of unnecessary shutdown
Why do Republican Party loyalists turn a blind eye when their representatives make political decisions that bring the country to the verge of a catastrophe?
State marketplace would improve health care access
Transitioning from the federal health care exchange to a state-based model will assist Gov. Katie Hobbs’ efforts to lower costs and improve the health and wellness for all Arizonans.
Recognize signs for preventable public health crisis
Arizona ranks in the top half of states for adults reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression. The number of suicides in the state increased in 2021, after leveling off the two previous years. It is an upward trend that moves us backward.
Western US cities to remove decorative grass amid drought
A group of 30 agencies that supply water to homes and businesses throughout the western United States has pledged to rip up lots of decorative grass to help keep water in the over-tapped Colorado River.
