Salt Lake County Health Department
General Information
Phone: (385) 468-4100
Media
Emergency Food Services Need Your Time and Donations
New website locates nearest food resource, for either donations or those in need
05/04/20
Salt Lake County Extends COVID-19 Public Health Order to May 1
Social distancing efforts appear to be helping slow the spread of disease locally
04/09/20
SLCoHD Declares Public Health Emergency, Limits Some Business Operations
Social distancing and employee health among the essential components of the health order
03/16/20
SLCoHD Announces Nine Additional COVID-19 Cases in Salt Lake County
This brings the total number of Salt Lake County cases to 14; none are known to be a result of local transmission in the community
03/14/20
WIC Assistance is Available to All Who Meet Income Eligibility
WIC is NOT included in the federal government’s final “public charge” rule and is available regardless of immigration or citizenship status
03/10/20
“Park Rx Utah” Urges Providers to “Prescribe” Time in Parks to Patients
Coalition holds stakeholder retreat to explore programming ideas and partnership opportunities
02/20/20
Salt Lake County Health Adds HIV PrEP to STD Clinic Services
When used correctly, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) greatly reduces the risk of contracting HIV.
02/04/20
STDs Remain Most Prevalent Infectious Diseases in SLCo
STD rates among youth are of particular concern; health officials call for improved youth education
08/27/19
SLCoHD Reports First Human WNV Case of the Year
Threat of West Nile virus grows as more mosquitoes in Utah test positive.
08/19/19
SLCoHD’s successful response to hepatitis A outbreak referenced among reasons for recognition
07/12/19
Restaurants Approved to Allow Dogs on Patios
This season, 22 Salt Lake County eateries have received a “dog patio” variance
05/15/19
Health Department Announces Youth Anti-Vaping Film Festival
E-cigarette use among Salt Lake County youth has increased 500% in the last seven years, and studies show the use of e-cigarettes often leads to smoking traditional cigarettes
02/12/19
Today Is Salt Lake County’s First “No Burn” Day of the 2018–19 Season
Penalties for burning solid fuels illegally could reach $299
11/20/18
Today Is Salt Lake County’s First “No Burn” Day of the 2018–19 Season
Penalties for burning solid fuels illegally could reach $299
11/20/18
Over 5,000 Utah Children Potentially Poisoned by Lead
Experts estimate only 3% of Utah children are tested for lead, so actual number may be higher
10/22/18
Possible Hepatitis A Exposure at Downtown SLC Restaurant
Customers who visited the New Yorker between July 25 and August 15 may have been exposed.
09/10/18
Possible Hepatitis A Exposure at Downtown SLC Restaurant
Customers who visited the New Yorker between July 25 and August 15 may have been exposed.
09/10/18
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.
08/28/18
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.
08/28/18
Salt Lake County Reports First WNV Death of the Year
Threat of West Nile virus grows as more mosquitoes in the county test positive
08/22/18