Arizona Public Health Association

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Arizona's voter registration deadline is October 7th 🗓 We know that voting matters and has a huge impact on our health. Check out the tool below to assure your voice is heard in the upcoming election.

🗓️ Only a few days left to snatch your tickets #AzHEC24. We'll be looking forward to the closing session "Vote for Your Health" 🗳️ delivered by #AzPHA former director of public policy and current health policy advisor to Gov. Katie Hobbs, Zaida Dedolph Piecoro 💪 https://lnkd.in/gAVTYN9V

☕ Member-only opportunity . September is Suicide Prevention month. Join the Arizona Public Health Association and Pima County and learn about Pima's suicide surveillance data and intervention strategies. Register at https://lnkd.in/dUejKf23 . Not yet a member? Become one today at www.azpha.org

Who we elect affects public health policy. Today is National Voter Registration Day. Take a minute to ensure you are registered to vote — or register if you're not. You can check your registration here: https://lnkd.in/eb94n9-H. #VoteForHealth #SpeakForHealth 

📅 Only a few days left to nominate outstanding #publichealth professionals and #healthcareworkers 🏆. Nominate yourself, a colleague or an organization for their demonstrated excellence in public health in Arizona 🌵 https://lnkd.in/gB9bw6_e

The FDA approved updated #COVID19 vaccines last week, and the CDC is recommending them for everyone ages 6 months and older. Appointments are already available at CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens 🗓🦠

📢 📢 Call for Nomination. Are you looking for an opportunity to advocate for public health in Arizona? Consider joining the dynamic🔥, 16-member , AzPHA Board of Directors! 📅 Apply by September 15 at https://lnkd.in/gJ83evT2

Explore the crucial intersection of public health and energy policy through the Arizona Public Health Association's blog series on the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). These posts delve into the 2024 election's impact on air quality, heat relief, and sustainable energy, highlighting how ACC decisions directly influence public health outcomes in Arizona. As the election approaches, understanding these connections is vital for voters who care about health and climate resilience in the state. Check out the series!

A recent article by Catherine Reagor about Arizona's sky high eviction rate made Will Humble curious about the source of this problem - he found that AZ's antiquated 1973 Landlord & Tenant Act (which tilts heavily toward landlords) is partly to blame. Will's blog below explains why AZ needs to modernize its #LandlordAndTenantAct to reflect current realities with these priorities: ✅ Just Cause Eviction Protections ✅ Extended Eviction Timelines ✅ Mandatory Mediation ✅ Heat Season Eviction Moratorium