AZDHS stands for the Arizona Department of Health Services. It's the state agency in Arizona responsible for overseeing public health initiatives, programs, and services to promote and protect the health and well-being of Arizona residents.

The department's responsibilities include disease prevention and control, health promotion, licensing and regulation of healthcare facilities, emergency preparedness and response, vital records, health statistics, behavioral health services, and environmental health regulation, among other public health-related areas.

AZDHS works to ensure access to quality healthcare services, monitors health trends, implements public health policies, and collaborates with various stakeholders to address health challenges and improve the overall health outcomes for individuals and communities across Arizona.