Salt Lake County Health Department
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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
Health Department Announces New Prescription Drug Disposal Option
Proper disposal of medications protects our environment and helps prevent drug misuse.
05/01/17
Mumps Outbreak Joins Growing Measles Outbreak in Salt Lake County
Confirmed measles cases up to two; officials also report two confirmed cases of mumps in the county
02/16/17