| 2009
News Items - Data and links in documents listed below contain timely information as of the date of publication. |
’Tis the Season to Get an H1N1 Vaccine
Officials also announce season’s first Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 case. More... |
Latest Utah Hospital Comparison Reports
Heart, hip, maternity, newborn, and pneumonia care stand out. More... |
Students Urged to Help Raise Awareness of Dating Violence
UDOH Sponsors Art Contest to Bring Problem to Light. More... |
Infectious Disease, Mental Health Problems as Diverse as Utah
Reports show racial, ethnic minorities face challenges. More... |
Mammography: What’s Right for Utah?
Utah Department of Health Calls for Further Discussion. More... |
New Utah Health Plan Ratings Available
Member satisfaction higher than national average for most measures. More... |
State Health Officials Announce Smoke-free Campus Plan
Great American Smoke Out marks countdown to new 2010 policy. More... |
SL County Teen Leads Launch of ‘Faces of Diabetes’
Personal blog inspires campaign to share stories of diabetes. More... |
Utah Named 2nd Healthiest State in the Nation
State improves three spots from last year’s rankings. More... |
UDOH Contest Wants Kids’ Brains
Students invited to create new anti-tobacco ads. More... |
New Campaign Recruits Utahns to be ‘Flu Fighters’
The Utah Department of Health, the state’s 12 local health departments, and representatives from the private health care sector today unveiled a new campaign aimed at limiting the spread of Pandemic H1N1 influenza. More... |
Huge Savings Through Early Detection of Breast Cancer
Catching breast cancer early saves lives and now, new data show it saves money, too. More... |
Big Tobacco Puts Deadly Drug in Prettier Packages
They’re just cancer-causing tobacco, wolves in sheep’s clothing that will entice and hook new, young smokers and keep current smokers addicted. More... |
'Thirteen Stories We’d Rather Not Tell'
Families of Teen Crash Victims Share Their Stories of Loss. More... |
With Pandemic H1N1 on the Rise, Public Health Stresses Importance of Prevention & Vaccination
New statewide data released today by the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) indicate a substantial increase in the spread of the pandemic H1N1 virus throughout the state. More... |
Emergency Room Staff Can Help Detect, Prevent Domestic Violence
New data released today by the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) show that emergency department staff are in an important position to uncover and ultimately stop the cycle of domestic abuse. More... |
Influenza Vaccines: Safe and Important During Pregnancy
This flu season, new mothers and mothers-to-be should be among those who are first in line for influenza vaccine. More... |
The Tragedy of Traumatic Brain Injury
Conference Aims to Help Utah Victims Battle Back. More... |
Utahns Not Eating Their Fruits and Veggies
National report should help state reverse the trend. More... |
Utah Begins Ordering First Round of H1N1 Vaccine
State and local public health officials in Utah today began placing their first orders for the 2009 novel H1N1 influenza vaccine. More... |
HIV/AIDS Treatment and Care Program Reaches Capacity
Utah Department of Health forced to suspend applications for services. More... |
Utah’s Adult Smoking Rate Drops
UDOH program reduces health and economic burden of tobacco use. More... |
Vaccinate Early Against Seasonal Influenza
Seasonal influenza vaccinations are now available at clinics throughout the state and the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) is encouraging Utahns to get vaccinated as soon as possible. More... |
Report Describes Link Between Depression, Chronic Disease
Survey finds that Utah adults aren’t as depressed as previous reports have indicated. More... |
The Visible Child With Invisible Disabilities
Sept. 9 is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day. More... |
Safe Kids Near You
New Website, Events Help Parents Keep Kids Safe. More... |
30 Ways to Stretch Your Produce Dollar
UDOH Promotes ‘30 Ways in 30 Days’. More... |
Exercise Will Test State’s Pandemic Triage Guidelines
Guidelines part of effort to ensure statewide preparedness for a potential H1N1 pandemic. More... |
Traveler Brings Measles to Utah
Unimmunized patient spent time in Utah before becoming ill. More... |
New Hospital Ratings Available on UDOH Web Site
Patient satisfaction higher than national average for most measures. More... |
A Wet, Wild, and Worry-free Summer
UDOH urges Utahns to be safe this holiday weekend. More... |
CDC and Health Department Launch Environmental Health Tool
Environmental Public Health Tracking Network will protect our citizens health. More... |
Utah's H1N1 Outbreak Shows Signs of Slowing
Public health officials anticipate illness will increase this fall. More... |
New Utah Waterways and Species Added to Utah Mercury Fish Consumption Advisory List
Two new locations and one new fish species at an existing advisory location have been added to Utahs Mercury Fish Consumption Advisory list. More... |
Prepare for the Upcoming West Nile Virus Season
Water in your backyard Drain it, Replace it or Dunk it. More... |
UDOH Update on H1N1 Outbreak
The Utah Department of Health is today reporting 210 Utahns have been hospitalized due to illnesses associated with the novel H1N1 influenza virus and 10 have died (an increase of two since last week). More... |
Utah's H1N1 Outbreak Continues to Spread
New data released today by the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) indicate the novel H1N1 influenza virus is continuing to spread throughout the state. More... |
Eat Fish, Choose Wisely
Utah Public Health officials remind Utah anglers that while eating fish is an important part of a healthy diet, choose wisely which fresh fish you consume. More... |
Step Up, Guys
Utah Men Urged to Take Control of Their Health More... |
West Nile Virus Season Begins in Utah
Salt Lake County and Washington County areas test positive. More... |
Fees Increasing for Utah Vital Records
Fees have held steady since 2003. More... |
Novel H1N1 Continues to Spread Throughout State
As the Novel H1N1 influenza virus continues to spread throughout Utah public health officials are stressing the importance of limiting the spread of the disease. More... |
Utah Hispanics Get New Stroke Prevention Web Site
Spanish-speaking Utahns can now learn all about stroke in their own native language. More... |
State Sees Dip in Rx Drug Deaths in 2008
Overdose remains the most frequent category of cases for Medical Examiner. More... |
UDOH Launches Cervical Cancer Prevention Contest
Online community to raise HPV awareness for a chance at prizes. More... |
Utahns Encouraged to Keep Taking Precautions Against Flu
The Utah Department of Health today reported an additional 52 cases of Novel H1N1 influenza. More... |
Healthy Changes Coming to WIC Food Packages
Utah program ahead of national implementation date. More... |
Summer's Coming - and so is the Ozone
Why Utahns should keep an 'eye on the skies'. More... |
Joining Forces to Make Utah Roads Safer
Utah 1 of only 6 states invited to national workshop. More... |
Salmonella Infections May Be Linked To Queso Fresco (Mexican-Style Soft Cheese)
Public health agencies in Utah, in coordination with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, have been investigating a cluster of Salmonella Newport cases in which it appears that the common link is queso fresco, a Mexican-style soft cheese. More... |
Utahn Dies from Complications of Novel H1N1 Flu
Public health officials say prepare but don’t panic. More... |
Baby Boomers Face Serious Health Threats
Arthritis, Falls Among Biggest Concerns. More... |
Pregnancy Risk Line Reaches 25-year Milestone
Moms and BabiesCelebrate Success. More... |
Utah Schools Earn Medals
Gold Medal, Power-Up schools shape students lives and health. More... |
Aging Population Faces High Rates of Disability
Arthritis Exercises Key to Maintaining Mobility. More... |
Report Shows Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Cases are Skyrocketing in Utah
New campaign aims to decrease rates of two common STDs. More... |
Utah Public Health Officials on the Lookout for H1N1 Flu
State also initiates order of supplies from Strategic National Stockpile. More... |
Open House Teaches Parents How to Keep Kids Safe
Every day, 125 Utah kids ages 0-14 are treated in an emergency room due to an unintentional injury. More... |
Pedestrian 'Stings' Launched to Keep Streets Safe
UDOH, Local Police to Stage Crosswalk Enforcement Campaigns. More... |
Low-cost Vaccines for Children Available
The Utah Department of Health wants parents to know that if they’ve lost their health insurance, they can and should still get their children immunized. More... |
‘Scary’ Colon Cancer Ads Coming to a Restroom Near You
New campaign shows many things are scarier than a colonoscopy. More... |
3rd Annual 'Unplug 'n Play' is On Its Way
There's More to Life than Screen Time. More... |
Deadly Disparities are Focus of Minority Health Month
While the health of most Utahns improved significantly over the last two decades, minority populations continue to face higher rates of death and disease. More... |
Utah Gets New Weapon to Track, Prevent Disease
System has potential to save lives. More... |
Hiking Tobacco Taxes Creates Incentive to Quit Smoking
Utah Department of Health can help. More... |
Utahns Encouraged to Donate to Organ Transplant Fund
Donations from tax return forms help kids who need transplants. More... |
UDOH Finalizes Guidelines for Prescribing Pain Meds
Utah becomes just the second state to adopt such guidelines. More... |
Body Bags Show Smoking Death Toll: One in Three
Youth Groups Fight Big Tobacco for Kick Butts Day. More... |
Low or No-Cost Health Care Options Available for Uninsured
UDOH working to get more Utahns covered by health insurance. More... |
Utah's Uninsured Rate Holds Steady in 2008
298,200 Utahns lack health insurance. More... |
Utah American Indians Battle High Rates of Chronic Illness
Tobacco use complicates health problems. More... |
Arthritis Pain Keeps Utahns with Heart Disease Inactive
A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study shows that 55 percent of Utah adults with heart disease also have arthritis. More... |
Utah Asians Enjoy Low Obesity Rates
But females struggle with pregnancy problems. More... |
Former Smoker Tells of Losing Battle with Lung Cancer
As part of its adult cessation efforts within the Hispanic community, the Utah Department of Health’s Tobacco Prevention and Control Program recently launched a series of TV spots that focus on the serious physical and emotional impact of tobacco on users and their families. More... |
Girl Scout Helps Utahns Thrive with Diabetes
Diabetes Expo volunteer shares ways to prevent, control diabetes in tough economy. More... |
New Data Confirm Health Inequities for Utah Hispanics/Latinos
A new Utah Department of Health report finds the state’s Hispanic/Latino population is battling some unique health problems. More... |
Utah Children Need Your Used Hearing Aids
For the 150 children born in Utah each year with hearing problems, hearing aids are critical to the normal development of speech. More... |
Utah Newborns to be Tested for Cystic Fibrosis
Newborn Screening Program now tests for 36 genetic disorders. More... |
Utah Schools Fight Big Tobacco, Win Cash
Youth groups statewide entered the Real Noise Competition. More... |
Utah African-Americans/Blacks Face Health Challenges
New UDOH report first of several to discuss minority health. More... |
Public Health Officials Investigating Death of Nevada Man
The Utah Department of Health and the Salt Lake Valley Health Department are investigating a possible case of invasive meningococcal disease following the death of a Nevada resident in a Salt Lake area hospital. More... |
The TRUTH Targets Skiers with Anti-tobacco Messages
Brighton sponsorship aims to help youth avoid Big Tobacco manipulation. More... |
UDOH Announces New Deputy Director
The Utah Department of Health today announced the appointment of W. David Patton, Ph.D. to the position of deputy director. More... |
Utah Hospitals Perform Well in Latest Comparison Reports
Maternity, heart failure, and pneumonia care continue to excel. More... |
Economy Has Utahns Avoiding Cancer Screenings
In these tight economic times, physicians are reporting their patients are delaying routine cancer screenings due to cost. More... |