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A list of health care providers who serve underserved populations is now available on the Center for Multicultural Health’s web site.  This list, known as the Utah Provider List, is made up of health care providers both public and private who make their services available to low income, racial and ethnic minorities, and other underserved populations.

 

The Utah Provider List contains the names, addresses, phone and fax numbers, web sites, and a brief description of services provided for health care providers throughout the state.  It is categorized by geographic region, listed by county, and organized by health care service type.  Providers included make their services available through sliding fee scales, language services, extended hours, remote and mobile locations, and other such services that accommodate the underserved.  It also includes health related statewide hotlines, dental and oral health providers in areas where available, and a list of local health departments.

 

The list is available in two formats: Excel and PDF downloads.  The Excel version has detailed information about each provider while the PDF version lists basic information for quick reference type needs.  Versions in Spanish will also be available soon.

 

For more information or to access the list, go www.health.utah.gov/cmh/healthcareinutah/providers.html and click on Utah Provider List.  If you are a health care provider and would like to be included on the list, click on the Provider Information Form on the Utah Provider List page.

 

This project was originally funded by DPR communications and BlueCross/ BlueShield. Currently, CMH is looking for additional funds and/or collaborations to update and revise the list annually, as updated information about services provided becomes available. 

 

CMH will utilize this project as an on going outreach and growing endeavor that will expand as the community of service providers grows in Utah. It is the goal of CMH to bridge the gap between those who provide services to the underserved and those who need them and thus facilitate meeting the health care needs of every citizen in Utah.

                                              

                                                                               Submitted by Christine Espinel, CMH Intern

 

                                                                                                             

                                           

           

  

                            

The Utah Provider List is now available on line

September 2008  Issue # 27

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