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“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
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
SLCoHD Announces Most Prevalent Infectious Diseases of 2017
Sexually transmitted diseases continue to top the list; officials encourage STD testing
08/02/18
SLCoHD Announces Most Prevalent Infectious Diseases of 2017
Sexually transmitted diseases continue to top the list; officials encourage STD testing
08/02/18
Week of Activities and Giant Food Sculptures Encourage Food Bank Donations
Foodstruction sculptures on display at seven area libraries from July 28 through August 4.
07/26/18
Week of Activities and Giant Food Sculptures Encourage Food Bank Donations
Foodstruction sculptures on display at seven area libraries from July 28 through August 4.
07/26/18