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Happy National Native American Heritage Month! Since 1986, the United States has honored over 12,000 years of Native American history, culture, and art every year in November. This month provides a time to reflect, educate, and expand your knowledge of Native American culture. With 22 federally recognized tribes in Arizona, there are plenty of Native American cultures and voices to learn from! Throughout the month, Arizona State University will be uplifting Native American voices with presentations from Tribal communities across the state. To learn more about the history of Native American culture throughout local and national tribal communities, explore over 18,000 photographs from The Bureau of Indian Affairs! For more information about indigenous art, food, stories, and heritage, check out IndigiWellbeing, an organization that focuses on strengthening Indigenous communities through wellness events! Although Native American Heritage Month officially ends at the end of November, continue celebrating and learning more about Indigenous culture– join the two-day Arizona Indian Festival in February 2023!

The State General Election, also commonly referred to as midterm elections, are right around the corner! Over the past few months, there has been an increase in fake fentanyl pills circulating throughout Arizona and surrounding states.

The State General Election, also commonly referred to as midterm elections, are right around the corner! Voting is a great way to make your voice heard and spark change you’d like to see on a community and state level. Top state offices are on the ballot, including governor, attorney general, secretary of state, US Senate, and public school superintendent. Keep reading to learn more about important voter information for the upcoming election!

Over the past few months, there has been an increase in fake fentanyl pills circulating throughout Arizona and surrounding states. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, can become addictive for individuals using or misusing the substance. To combat the potentially deadly effects of fentanyl and other opioids, Naloxone, also known as Narcan, can be administered to individuals experiencing an overdose. Keep reading as we answer Frequently Asked Questions about Narcan!

Adolescence is a formative time in an individual's life. Difficult emotions may arise as they manage various aspects of life, such as friendships, school, home life, and more. With one in seven individuals between the ages of 10-19 being diagnosed with a mental illness, getting the right help during adolescence is extremely important for the current and future of an individual's mental health.

Adolescence is a formative time in an individual's life. Difficult emotions may arise as they manage various aspects of life, such as friendships, school, home life, and more. With one in seven individuals between the ages of 10-19 being diagnosed with a mental illness, getting the right help during adolescence is extremely important for the current and future of an individual's mental health.

Hispanic Heritage Month has officially been celebrated annually from September 15th to October 15th since 1962. There is so much to celebrate with over 400 years of Hispanic heritage and history in Arizona! The 2022 Hispanic Heritage month theme is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation,” encouraging all to empower the voices of Hispanic individuals and communities.

Opioids can effectively reduce severe pain in the short term, but they can be very addictive, especially if they are misused. Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, has been increasingly found throughout Arizona in recent years and has been found to be 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more powerful than morphine, making it extremely dangerous and addictive.

Hispanic Heritage Month has officially been celebrated annually from September 15th to October 15th since 1962. There is so much to celebrate with over 400 years of Hispanic heritage and history in Arizona! The 2022 Hispanic Heritage month theme is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation,” encouraging all to empower the voices of Hispanic individuals and communities.

The Arizona influenza season is slowly approaching, making it a great time to get a flu shot! The influenza virus, often shortened to flu, is a respiratory virus that can cause mild to severe illness.