July 17, 2008 - UDOH Honors Employers Who Encourage Tobacco Cessation
USANA employee wins cruise

July 9, 2008 - Family Trees Can Be Picture of Future Health
Collect Family Health History at Your Summer Reunion

July 3, 2008 - Keep Kids Safe In and Around Cars
UDOH Urges Caution During Hot Summer Months

July 2, 2008 - Utahns Urged to Arm Themselves Against West Nile and Crypto
First Human West Nile Virus Case Confirmed

July, 1, 2008 - Helping Utah’s Uninsured Get 'UPP'
State making it easier to get health insurance at work

June 30, 2008 - UDOH Gets Fed’s Help in Obesity Fight
Funds Will Create New State Program

June 11, 2008 - WNV Detected In Salt Lake County Mosquito Pools
Health officials urge residents to take precautions

June 11, 2008 - Utah’s Skin Cancer Rate is 'Sky' High
Residents should cover up and use sunscreen every day

June 10, 2008 - Two Additional Salmonella Cases Under Investigation
Public Health Officials Uncertain of Connection to Outbreak

June 9, 2008 - The TRUTH’s ‘Miley Mania’ Adventure Seeks Contestants
Anti-tobacco contest offers chance to win tickets to see Miley Cyrus

June 5, 2008 - West Nile Virus Detected in Kane County
Public urged to take precautions against spread of the virus

May 30, 2008 - UDOH Observes ‘World No Tobacco Day’ by Illustrating the Dangers of Smoking in Cars
Environmental Health Scientist proves there is no safe way to smoke in cars

May 29, 2008 - Take a “Walk in the Park”
Get active while enjoying the beauty of Utah’s state parks

May 28, 2008 - The Super Colon is HERE!
Learn About Colorectal Cancer Prevention at Discovery Gateway

May 19, 2008 - Heroic Tribute for Response to Fatal Bus Tragedy and Crandall Mine Disaster
2008 National EMS Week: Your Life is Our Mission

May 15, 2008 - UDOH Supports Life-saving Emergency Injection Law
New rule allows students to carry epi-pens for anaphylactic shock in school.

May 13, 2008 - UDOH Breaks Ground on New Unified State Lab
State-of-the-art facility to replace existing lab on U of U campus.

May 12, 2008 -The TRUTH Announces Anti-tobacco Ad Contest Winners
Domino ad wins Best in Show at 10th annual awards ceremony.

May 7, 2008 - April Showers Bring May Flowers…and Pollen
Prevention can help nip allergies in the bud.

May 6, 2008 - Utah’s Teen Birth Rate Up Slightly
State rate still lower than U.S.

May 1, 2008 - Plain and Simple—Use Only As Directed
New campaign targets importance of taking prescription pain meds safely.

April 28, 2008 - Learn the Signs of Stroke and When to Call 9-1-1
Imagine being on a trip, feeling suddenly sick, and being unable to call out your spouse’s name for help.

April 26, 2008 - Boost ’Til 8 Campaign Aims to Protect Utah Kids
Child Safety Groups Urge Families to Prepare for New Child Restraint Law.

April 16, 2008 - Second Annual “Unplug ’n Play” is On Its Way
Utahns encouraged to find alternatives to screen time.

April 15, 2008 - Pool Rule Changes Intended to Prevent a 2008 Crypto Outbreak
Public health officials in Utah hope changes in the state pool rule will help prevent a cryptosporidiosis outbreak in 2008.

April 15, 2008 - The TRUTH Fights the Ugly at Fashion Stroll
Anti-tobacco advocates and local artists hit the runway to fight a revolting enemy

April 14, 2008 - Apartment Communities Recognized for Smoke-free Living
Local property management companies will be recognized by the Coalition for Tobacco-Free Utah (CTFU) for promoting healthy air and smoke-free apartments for their tenants.

April 8, 2008 - Healthy Weight is Everyone’s 'Business' - More Men Overweight/Obese Than Women
Maintaining a healthy weight is a struggle that touches every demographic group – regardless of age, sex, race or religion.

April 4, 2008 - Utah Kids Cook Up Healthy Recipes
UDOH Publishes Winning Creations in New Cookbook

March 26, 2008 - State Ambulance Data Pave the Way for Better Patient Care
The Utah Department of Health (UDOH), Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), has been honored for being among the first 10 states to provide ambulance statistics to the National EMS Database.

March 25, 2008 - UDOH Launches Online Health 'Story Bank'
Jenny learned to watch for warning signs during her pregnancy by studying her family health history...

March 19, 2008 - Utah’s Uninsured Rate Dips
Still, nearly 290,000 Utahns have no health insurance

March 12, 2008 - CHIP Van Goes on the Road Again
Children’s Health Insurance Program Open for All Eligible Children

March 11, 2008 - New E-Cards Encourage Tobacco Users in Quitting
WeDidItStory.com, a Web site promoting The TRUTH’s “We Did It” campaign, has unveiled a new set of electronic greeting cards (e-cards) for users to send to their loved ones as encouragement in quitting tobacco.

March 10, 2008 - New Trust Fund Will Help Utahns with Brain Injuries
This month an estimated 212 Utahns will suffer a life-changing traumatic brain injury (TBI). There is new hope for these people thanks to some new legislation.

March 7, 2008 - No Excuses: If You are 50 or Over, Get Screened for Colon Cancer
Don't believe the myths about colon cancer screening, and go get a checkup. It could save your life.

March 7, 2008 - Sin Excusas: Si Eres Mayor De 50 Años, Revísate Para El Cáncer Colorectal

February 28, 2008 - Influenza Activity Increasing in Utah
Flu Vaccine is Still Available

February 4, 2008 - UDOH Reports Increase In Flu Activity
Flu cases are on the increase in Utah, and UDOH officials say you still have time to get a flu shot.

January 16, 2008 - Osteoporosis…Beatable and Treatable
It’s Beatable…It’s Treatable is the new campaign message for the National Osteoporosis Foundation. In Utah, the message is already a reality for many of the 55,000 people diagnosed with the disease.

January 11, 2008 - Check Your Health™ Helps Utahns Fulfill Resolutions
Thousands of Utahns will challenge themselves to drop a few pounds with diet and exercise changes in 2008. The Utah Department of Health's Check Your Health™ program is ready to help.

January 7, 2008 - UDOH Promotes HPV Vaccine to Prevent Cervical Cancer
The Utah Department of Health is reminding Utah women and girls of the availability of the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer.