Check the stash: AZDHS announces voluntary pot product recall due to contamination worries
AZDHS officials say a voluntary recall has been launched for certain marijuana products due to concerns over possible fungus contamination. No illnesses have been reported, according to health officials.
New Arizona Dept. of Health Services director
Jennie Cunico is going from acting director to the permanent position. A graduate of ASU, Cunico has worked for the department since 2014. Cunico's appointment does require confirmation from the state Senate.
Gov. Hobbs withdraws nomination of Arizona health services leader
Hobbs said she made the decision because Cullen didn’t want to proceed as the nominee.
Arizona awards highly sought social equity marijuana licenses
The licenses are potentially worth millions of dollars. They were established under a 2020 ballot measure’s provision that ensured there would be licenses for “people from communities disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of previous marijuana laws.”
Arizona social equity marijuana license drawing: 26 licenses given out on April 8
Twenty-six licenses will go to people who have been disproportionally affected by marijuana laws. The state department of health services says they have received over 1,500 applications.
AZDHS to start reporting COVID-19 data on weekly basis
The Arizona Department of Health Services has decided to update the state's COVID-19 data on a weekly basis following a decline in cases and hospitalizations.
Brutal benchmark: Arizona passes 1 million COVID-19 cases
The Arizona Department of Health Services on Friday reported 3,707 new cases of COVID-19 and 63 additional deaths. Over 18,000 deaths from the virus have now been reported.
Arizona reports 3,621 additional COVID cases, nears 1M mark
The state’s pandemic totals rose to 998,164 cases and 18,661 deaths, according to the Department of Health Service’s coronavirus dashboard.
City of Tempe receives $1 million from AZDHS to expand its wastewater COVID-19 program
The City of Tempe received $1 million to help a wastewater program, which helps track COVID-19 activity in the area.
Arizona Dept. of Health Director Dr. Cara Christ to step down, join Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced that Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ will leave her position on August 27 for a leadership role with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.
COVID-19 vaccine site at Gila River Arena closing
June 28 is the final day for vaccinations at Gila River Arena in Glendale. Dr. Cara Christ, the director for the Arizona Department of Health Services, speaks to FOX 10's Troy Hayden and Renee Nelson on the closure of the last state-run vaccine site.
COVID-19 vaccination sites in Arizona no longer requiring appointments
Officials with the Arizona Department of Health Services say people will no longer need an appointment to get vaccinated at state-run sites in various major cities within the state.
AZDHS: 298 confirmed COVID-19 cases among people who received vaccine
The Arizona Department of Health is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and local health departments to investigate 298 confirmed vaccine breakthrough cases in the state.
1 million people now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Arizona
Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, speaks to FOX 10's Troy Hayden as over a million people have now been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Arizona.
Arizona Gov. Ducey encourages vaccination, sorry for registration woes
"I apologize for any frustration that you’ve encountered," Ducey said. "This has been a bumpy time. The demand has been so great for this vaccine from so many of our Arizonans."
COVID-19 vaccine: Arizona focuses on at-risk groups, targeted zip codes
The U.S. hit a record for the number of vaccines administered in a single day over the weekend, but not everyone has easy access to a shot. Here in Arizona, officials are working to reach some of the most hard-hit communities. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.
Volunteers door knock in Phoenix, working to register a neighborhood for COVID-19 vaccines
A Phoenix woman grew concerned after a man knocked on her door attempting to register her for a COVID-19 vaccine. FOX 10 looked into it and it was confirmed to be an effort by the state's health department.
Johnson and Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine could be a game changer for Arizona
The vaccine, which was endorsed by an FDA expert panel on Feb. 26, could be a game-changer in Arizona's COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
YMCA offering free rides for seniors to get COVID-19 vaccines
The YMCA is teaming up with Uber and the Arizona Department of Health Services to provide free transportation to seniors who qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine. To schedule a ride, call 602-212-6088 or email opas@vosymca.org.
Where Arizona stands on COVID-19 vaccine distribution and case numbers; data reveals economic disparities
Arizona's top doctor, Dr. Cara Christ, touched on the state's efforts to battle the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, Feb. 12.