Salt Lake County Health Department
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Salt Lake County, UT
(385) 468-4100
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Health Department Accepting Nominations for “Air Quality Ally” Award
Individuals, businesses, and schools eligible to be recognized for their efforts or advocacy on behalf of improved air quality in Salt Lake County
04/04/18
Health Department Accepting Nominations for “Air Quality Ally” Award
Individuals, businesses, and schools eligible to be recognized for their efforts or advocacy on behalf of improved air quality in Salt Lake County
04/04/18
Salt Lake County Reports First Deaths Due to Hepatitis A Outbreak
Health officials encourage vaccination and frequent, thorough hand washing to prevent infection
04/03/18
Salt Lake County Reports First Deaths Due to Hepatitis A Outbreak
Health officials encourage vaccination and frequent, thorough hand washing to prevent infection
04/03/18
Salt Lake County Board of Health Temporarily Amends Health Regulation
Amendment requires hepatitis A vaccination for food handlers in certain circumstances
02/01/18
Salt Lake County Board of Health Temporarily Amends Health Regulation
Amendment requires hepatitis A vaccination for food handlers in certain circumstances
02/01/18
Possible Hepatitis A Exposure at West Jordan 7-Eleven Store
Customers who used store restroom or consumed certain items on specific dates should receive preventive treatment immediately.
01/07/18
Possible Hepatitis A Exposure at West Jordan 7-Eleven Store
Customers who used store restroom or consumed certain items on specific dates should receive preventive treatment immediately.
01/07/18
Lights, Camera, Action: Health Department Announces Youth Anti-Tobacco Film Festival
Since 2011 the use of e-cigarettes among youth in Utah has tripled, and studies show the use of e-cigarettes often leads to smoking traditional cigarettes.
01/05/18
Lights, Camera, Action: Health Department Announces Youth Anti-Tobacco Film Festival
Since 2011 the use of e-cigarettes among youth in Utah has tripled, and studies show the use of e-cigarettes often leads to smoking traditional cigarettes.
01/05/18
Health Department Encourages Student Physical Activity—Even During Inversions
Program offers physical activity equipment for schools to use year-round, indoors or out
12/14/17
Help Those in Need the Right Way This Holiday Season
Donate, volunteer via existing organizations—don’t serve people experiencing homelessness on your own.
11/21/17
Public Safety Agencies Encourage Residents to Learn About Naloxone
Life-saving naloxone rescue kits are legal to possess and, when necessary, use.
11/14/17
Giant Sculptures Made of Healthy Food Encourage Food Bank Donations
Organizers of Food Design say, “The opposite of hungry isn’t full, it’s healthy.”
08/09/17
Health Department Announces Most Prevalent Infectious Diseases of 2016
Sexually transmitted diseases continue to top the list; officials encourage STD testing
08/04/17
Algae-related Toxin Detected in Jordan River
A low level of anatoxin-a means people and pets should stay out of the water itself, but recreational activities like boating should not present a threat to health.
07/21/17
WNV Detected In Multiple Salt Lake County Mosquito Pools
Health officials urge residents to take precautions to avoid illness
07/19/17
Salt Lake County’s Longest Serving Employee Retires After 53 Years of Service
Nearly 20% of health department employees have more than 20 years at the agency
06/29/17
Half of adults don’t regularly shower before swimming; 60% admit to swallowing pool water
06/07/17
Health Department Reminds Restaurants: Receive Permission Before Welcoming Dogs to Patios
Twelve SLCo restaurants have applied for and received a “Paws on the Patio” variance
06/02/17