(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Utah Department of Health’s Newborn Screening (NBS) program is excited to announce an additional test for all babies born in …
Avoid Contact with Bats to Avoid Rabies Exposure
(Salt Lake City, UT) – Utah public health officials are reminding everyone about the danger bats can pose to your health. In 2020, 44 bats have …
Take Precautions Against Mosquito Bites
(Salt Lake City, UT) – While COVID-19 has captured much of the state’s attention, public health officials across Utah are reminding all residents who plan to …
Utah Medicaid Will Now Cover COVID-19 Testing for Uninsured Residents
(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) today announced that Utah Medicaid will now cover COVID-19-related diagnostic testing and services for uninsured …
Utah Public Health Officials Report First Incident of COVID-19 Transmission in a Care Facility
(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH), along with the Salt Lake County Health Department (SLCoHD), today announced six of seven symptomatic …
Medicaid Expansion Community Engagement Requirement Suspended
(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) today announced that it will suspend the community engagement (self-sufficiency/work) requirement for Medicaid expansion members …
Patients May Now Get Medical Cannabis with Recommendation Letters
(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) announced changes to the Utah Medical Cannabis Program which will allow more patients access to …
First COVID-19 Death Reported in Utah
(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) and Mountainstar HCA today announced the state’s first COVID-19-related death. At the time of their …
New Case of COVID-19 in Summit County Signals Community Spread
(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) and the Summit County Health Department (SCHD) today announced a new case of COVID-19 that …
Summit County Resident is State’s 3rd Case of COVID-19
(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) and the Summit County Health Department (SCHD) today announced the state’s third case of COVID-19. …