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Possible Hepatitis A Exposure at Murray Edible Arrangements

Customers who ate items from this location between March 21 and April 13 may have been exposed.

04/18/18

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

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

Health department adds a follow-up recommendation to “Don’t Poop in the Pool,” warns swimmers, “Don’t Drink the Water”

Half of adults don’t regularly shower before swimming; 60% admit to swallowing pool water

06/07/17