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
UDOH Releases New Medicaid Waiver Proposal
(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) today released a proposal to increase the federal share of the costs associated with expanding the state’s ... Read MoreState Officials Review Opioid-related Deaths in Utah
(Salt Lake City, UT) – In response to the growing opioid epidemic, the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) established an Opioid Fatality Review Committee (OFRC) to ... Read MoreServing Utah Moms and Babies for 35 Years: Pregnancy Risk Line provides expert guidance on pregnancy and breastfeeding concerns
(Salt Lake City, UT) – When a question comes up during pregnancy about what pain medications are safe to take or whether you can paint your ... 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.
