The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. The department operates programs in the following areas:

• Disease prevention and control
• Health promotion
• Community public health
• Environmental health
• Maternal and child health
• Emergency preparedness
• Regulation of childcare centers, assisted living centers, nursing homes, hospitals, other health care providers, and emergency services.

ADHS Vision

Health and Wellness for all Arizonans.

ADHS Mission

To promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona.

ADHS Core Values

Every day we strive to embody our mission with the guidance of our core values: integrity, collaboration, accountability, equity focus, excellence, and dedication.

These core values not only lead our ADHS team, but represent us and our commitment to helping Arizonans live healthier lives.

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