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Past Utah Health News

 

 

2005 Utah Health News
Pandemic Influenza Response Plan Unveiled
Utah officials
have a comprehensive new response in the event of a worldwide outbreak of deadly "bird flu." More...
2002 Winter Games Legacy Honors Colleges, Companies and Communities
Utah's healthiest cities, schools and businesses have been recognized for creating healthy environments. More...
Utah's Health Plans Rated in State Report
A new UDOH report measures the performance and member satisfaction of selected Utah Health plans. More...
UDOH Launches New Online Immunizations Reminder Service
Busy parents get help remembering their children's needed immunizations with a new UDOH e-mail reminder service. More...
"UtahCLICKS" is One-Stop Application Process for Utah Families
A
UDOH Web site is making it faster and easier for Utahns to apply for multiple state programs at the same time. More...
Utah Recruiting for New Medicaid Director
The State of Utah Medicaid Director is retiring. A nation-wide recruitment is being launched. Information and links provided are for potential candidates for this position. More...

A Domestic Violence Death Every 21 Days --- A new report by the Utah Department of Health shows that, from 2000 to 2002, 53 adults were shot, stabbed, strangled or beaten to death as a result of domestic violence in a current or past relationship - that's one death every 21 days. More...

Prescription Drug Use Examined in New Utah Report --- UDOH released a landmark report that researchers believe will improve the health of Utahns by making sure prescription drugs are used appropriately. The report was done as part of a UDOH Health Data Committee initiative to create a statewide pharmacy database to help ensure medication safety. More...
No Longer a Dilemma: Utahns with Disabilities Can Work AND Have Health Care --- The UDOH Medicaid Work Incentive program allows individuals with disabilities who work to pay a monthly premium as a percentage of their income and keep their health care benefits. ... More...

04/16/2008