Vaccine Preventable Diseases
In light of the nationwide measles outbreak and recent cases of mumps in Utah, public health officials encourage Utahns to protect their families with the MMR vaccine.
Medicaid Expansion
Up to 90,000 Utah adults are now eligible for Medicaid under Medicaid expansion.
UTAH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH NEWS
Utah Public Health Officials Investigating Cases of Lung Disease
The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) is working with local health departments and healthcare providers to investigate the recent hospitalizations of five individuals who experienced serious ... Read MoreUtah Resident Dies Following Surgical Procedure in Tijuana, Mexico
A Utah resident died after traveling to Tijuana, Mexico to undergo weight-loss surgery and testing positive for an antibiotic-resistant form of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria (VIM-CRPA). Eight Utahns, including ... Read MorePlan for Protection Against Mosquito Bites
(Salt Lake City, UT) – If you’re planning to enjoy the great outdoors over the 4th of July holiday and the rest of summer, make plans to ... Read More
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About the Utah Department of Health
We strongly believe that health is critical for enjoying a prosperous life. Our vision is for Utah to be a place where all people can enjoy the best health possible, where all can live, grow, and prosper in healthy and safe communities.
It was the pioneering spirit of two remarkable individuals which would shape the future of public health in Utah for generations to come.
