Family Health History Toolkit

Use the Family Health History Toolkit to help you talk about your family health history, write down what you learn, and then share it with your doctor and family members.

Please note that due to loss of funding, we are unable to provide printed copies of the toolkits. However, if you'd like to purchase the toolkits, please contact Ali Martin alimartin@utah.gov or 801-538-6441 to find out printing and mailing costs.

	Family Health History Toolkit pdf (Includes all fact sheets listed below.)
	New! Spanish Family Health History Toolkit
	Senior-friendly Toolkit pdf (Adapted for use by older adults. Includes all fact sheets listed below.)
	Health Family Tree tool pdf (Make copies of this box for each member of your family to keep a record of their health history.)

• Poster (11x17 inch pdf) - includes information on how to order a Family Health History Toolkit

Tell Us Your Story!

After using the Family Health History Toolkit, tell us how your experience went! We want to hear how your family health history has impacted you and share your story with other families. Read more...

Fact Sheets

• Health Resources in Utah pdf

• 10 Questions to Ask Your Family pdf

• Questions and Answers pdf

• Genealogy Resources (Describes the types of records that contain health information and how to access them) pdf

• When to See a Genetic Counselor pdf

• Fun Ideas pdf

• Turkey Talk Health Discussion pdf

Other resources

• Family Reunion Packet - designed to help you talk about family health history at your next family reunion

• Utahealthnet.org provides reliable information on many health problems that can run in families

• Family health history fact sheets on breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and depression (from the Minnesota Department of Health)

• Family Health History: Knowing your past can protect your future PowerPoint presentation

• Using Family History to Improve Your Health curriculum - This curriculum was developed by the Genetic Science Learning Center. It meets state and national high school biology and health education standards.

• US Surgeon General Family History Initiative