Arizona Prevention Research Center

03/13/2025

💡 Did You Know? 💡

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than he**in and 100 times stronger than morphine. Even a small amount can be extremely dangerous.

As youth, making smart and informed choices is key to protecting your health and future. Stay informed, stay aware, and choose safer paths.

🚀 Your choices today shape your tomorrow.

🔍 Learn more with the Partners in Prevention Project (PIPP) and Prevention Research Center (PRC).

03/13/2025

These balance-boosting movements can be done at home with no special equipment.

03/13/2025

🌟 Let's Taco 'Bout Cancer: Cáncer de Colon 💙

¡Acompáñanos en un evento comunitario GRATUITO enfocado en la concienciación y prevención del cáncer de colon! Conéctate con recursos de salud, accede a exámenes gratuitos y recibe información valiosa para el cuidado de tu bienestar.

📅 Fecha: Jueves, 28 de marzo de 2025
🕒 Hora: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Ubicación: Consulado de México en Douglas (1324 N. G Ave, Douglas, AZ 85607)

¿Qué habrá en el evento?
✅ 🍽️ Comida gratis
✅ 💉 Vacunas gratuitas contra el COVID-19 – Proporcionadas por el Departamento de Salud de Arizona.
✅ 🩺 Exámenes de presión arterial y glucosa – Ofrecidos por Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc.
✅ 🩻 Citas y referencias para exámenes de detección de cáncer de colon
✅ 📋 Asistencia gratuita para inscripción en seguros médicos – Proporcionada por Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc.
✅ 📢 Proveedores de recursos – Información valiosa, obsequios y servicios de apoyo.

📢 El evento será en español, pero habrá traducción disponible en inglés. / The event will be in Spanish, but translation will be available in English.

¡Este evento es GRATUITO y abierto para todos! Hablemos sobre la importancia de la prevención y el acceso a la salud.

¡Invita a un amigo y ayúdanos a correr la voz!

01/24/2025

01/21/2025

Allison was motivated to protect her own health and her daughters’ future when she learned about her breast cancer risk. If there’s a history of breast, ovarian, or other cancers in your family, ask your doctor if genetic counseling and testing is right for you. https://bit.ly/41Iy2zn

01/20/2025

Time to look ahead! Join us for the PRC Week 2025 Kickoff as we focus on how innovating today will unlock endless possibilities for tomorrow. We look forward to connecting with other PRCs to reflect on our work and look towards the future.

01/20/2025

🌟 It’s Day 2 of 2025, and the energy is still going strong! Today, we’re diving deeper into public health prevention research and collaboration.

Here’s what’s on the agenda:

✅ Explore innovative core research projects and SIPs led by PRCs across the network.
✅ Engage in conversations about health equity, chronic disease prevention, and collective impact for the 2024-2029 funding cycle.
✅ Connect with CDC staff, partners, and subject matter experts to exchange ideas and best practices.
✅ Build your network and find opportunities for collaboration.

Let’s keep the momentum going as we work together for healthier, stronger communities!

https://prcweek2025.com/
https://www.cdc.gov/prevention-research-centers/php/index.ht

01/20/2025

Time to look ahead! 👀

Join us for the PRC Week 2025 Kickoff as we focus on how innovating today will unlock endless possibilities for tomorrow. We are looking forward to connecting with all our PRCs to reflect on our work and look towards the future.

01/08/2025

In our new column, "Ask the Health Coach," U.S. News health-coach-writer Stacey Colino tackles the annual tradition of New Year’s resolutions, with insights from experts on how to set yourself up for success this year.

01/08/2025

2024 was a big year for our center! Check out some of our highlights last year and see examples of what we're up to in 2025. Thank you to our amazing colleagues and partners who are making our communities safer and saving lives! Our year in review blog post: https://bit.ly/40miVKJ

01/08/2025

Did you know that around 40% of New Year resolutions focus on health and wellness. As we enter the new year, let’s set goals that pave the way for a healthier future.

PRCs are dedicated to working on preventing chronic diseases and enhancing public health. To learn more about the work of the PRCs, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/prevention-research-centers/php/index.html

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01/08/2025

Join us for a CommunityCares, Arizona’s state sponsored closed-loop referral system, Demonstration & Q&A!

Curious about how CommunityCares works? This is your chance to get answers to your questions and see a live demonstration! Perfect for program managers, administrative staff, and anyone interested in understanding our community support in action.

📅 Date: Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
📍 Where: Arizona Department of Health Services
150 N. 18th Avenue, Suite 310B, Conference Room 345(A)

Parking Information:
Guests can park on the first floor of the parking garage just east of the ADHS building. Upon arrival, please check in at the front/security desk to receive a "Visitor" badge.

Register here ▶: https://forms.gle/7smAnpHirLM12L1L9

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and engage with us!