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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
CDC Releases Annual "Poop in the Pool" Report
Health department touts that local swimming pools are healthier than national average
06/07/16
Salt Lake County Woman with Zika Gives Birth to Healthy Baby
Case highlights need for travelers to protect themselves from mosquitoes.
04/08/16
Giant Sculptures Made From Healthy Food Encourage Food Bank Donations
Organizers of Food Design 2016 say, “The opposite of hungry isn’t full, it’s healthy.”
02/05/16
Salt Lake County Health Department Reports First Flu Death of the Season
Health officials remind residents that it’s not too late this season to get a flu shot.
01/25/16
The Salt Lake County Health Department announced today a new partnership with Tesoro Foundation and local auto repair businesses that will expand the county’s one-year-old Vehicle Repair Assistance Program (VRAP).
01/22/16
SLCoHD Reports Human WNV Cases
Public asked to continue mosquito precautions until the first hard frost.
09/11/15
33% of Utahns Are Prediabetic and 90% Don’t Know They Are
New program offers hope for Utah to combat the type 2 diabetes epidemic.
08/27/15
SLCoHD Rules Out Cholera Disease in Two Symptomatic Patients
Lab tests confirm patients have vibriosis, caused by a related bacteria.
07/02/15
It’s Not the Chlorine in the Pool That’s Making Your Eyes Red…
Health officials bust a few pool myths at annual healthy swim season kickoff.
06/09/15
Health Department Identifies Likely Source of Illness in Homeless Population
Improper food handling allowed bacteria to grow in food.
06/05/15
Health Department Welcomes "Paws on the Patio" Applicants
No Salt Lake County food establishments are currently permitted to allow dogs on outdoor patios.
05/21/15
Not All Electronics Recyclers are Irresponsible, Illegal or Unsafe
SLCo Health Department ensures recyclers are permitted and inspected regularly.
04/22/15
Salt Lake County Hosts Its 6th Annual Earth Day Festival
Photo/Video opportunity: Event focuses on environmental education for elementary students
04/21/15
Tanning Establishments Show Drastic Improvement in Regulation Compliance
Recent tanning establishment compliance checks by the Salt Lake County Health Department (SLCoHD) show a 200% increase in establishments following state-mandated parental consent requirements.
04/07/15
SLCoHD, Fourth Street Clinic Collect “Sun Safety” Items for Homeless
Utah has one of the country’s highest rates of melanoma; with increased exposure to Utah’s sunny climate, homeless individuals are at an increased risk of skin cancer.
03/30/15
SLCoHD Offers Free Medical Screenings to Women
Women’s Cancer Screening and BeWise programs provide eligible women with screenings for heart disease, breast cancer and cervical cancer.
02/12/15