Salt Lake County Health Department
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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
Health Officials Confirm Measles Case in Salt Lake County
SLCoHD urges residents to vaccinate.
02/07/17
High Blood Pressure Diagnosis Inaccurate at Least 50% of the Time
New website educates clinics and patients about correct blood pressure measurement techniques
01/31/17
Help Those in Need the Right Way This Holiday Season
Food safety is especially important when helping vulnerable populations.
11/22/16
Health Department Reminds People to Avoid Contact with Bats
Three bats found in downtown SLC have tested positive for rabies.
10/21/16
SLCoHD Reports First Human WNV Case of the Year
Though most people are focused on Zika this season, WNV is more of a threat to Utahns.
08/16/16
Salt Lake County Resident with Zika Dies
The Salt Lake County Health Department (SLCoHD) announced today that a county resident infected with Zika virus died in late June.
07/08/16