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Social Determinants of Health

WebSocial Determinants of HealthEveryone deserves the opportunity to live a full and healthy life. Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the community conditions and neighborhood environments in which we are born, grow, live, work, and age. These are sometimes referred to as upstream factors. SDOH have a major impact on people’s health, well …

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New Program Launched to Increase Access to Medical Cannabis …

Web(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) and medical cannabis pharmacies launched a program today to increase access to medical cannabis for qualifying patients.

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Department of Health and Human Services announces …

WebSalt Lake City—Tracy Gruber, executive director of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), announced the appointment of 9 board members to the newly created Medical Cannabis Policy Advisory Board. “The Medical Cannabis Policy Advisory Board will be an asset to the patients, medical providers, and the businesses that …

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UDOH Names New State Epidemiologist

WebUDOH Names New State Epidemiologist. (Salt Lake City, UT) – Utah Department of Health (UDOH) Executive Director Dr. Joe Miner has named Angela Dunn, MD, MPH to serve as state epidemiologist. Dr. Dunn first joined the UDOH in 2014 on assignment from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as an epidemic intelligence service …

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Division of Health Access Department of Health and Human …

WebCenter for Medical Cannabis (CMC) Director: Rich Oborn [email protected]. Our Center for Medical Cannabis helps patients work with trained medical professionals to receive access to safe and effective medical cannabis in Utah.

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About the Utah Healthy Places Index Department of Health and …

WebAbout the Utah Healthy Places Index. Using data to support decision-making and improve the health of Utah communities through evidence-based policies is an integral part of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) vision. In recent years, DHHS has increasingly focused on social determinants of health and the role they play in

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Health Clinics of Utah Department of Health and Human Services

WebWe can’t wait to meet you and get started on your journey to wellness and health! Please call 801-715-3500 to schedule an appointment! We are open Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. The U of U Rosepark Student-Run Primary care Clinic accepts the following Insurances: Healthy U Medicaid. Health Choice Medicaid.

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New Report Highlights Need to Address Racial and Ethnic Health

Web(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH), Office of Health Disparities (OHD) recently released the Utah Health Status by Race and Ethnicity2021report.

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Celebrating Our Legacy and Future of Public Health and Female

WebSalt Lake City—July 1 holds special significance for public health in Utah; this year commemorates the 165th anniversary of Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon’s birth and the first inaugural birthday of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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UDOH names new state epidemiologist

Web(Salt Lake City) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) today announced the appointment of Dr. Leisha Nolen as the agency’s state epidemiologist. Dr. Nolen joins the UDOH from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention where she currently serves in the agency’s Arctic Investigations Program based in Anchorage, Alaska. The program …

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New Report Highlights Status of Health Disparities in Utah by

Web(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) recently released a new report on the status of health disparities in Utah’s legislative districts.

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immunizations-well-child-checks

WebInfluenza (1 every year) Ask if your child needs to catch up on any immunizations. Children usually only need 2 doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine: 1st dose at age 12 to 15 months. 2nd dose at age 4 to 6 years. However, infants ages 6 to 11 months who travel outside the U.S. need 3 doses.

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DHHS successfully launches new Medicaid provider payment system

WebThis project advances operations to better serve Medicaid providers and members. Salt Lake City—Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) successfully converted and launched the new Medicaid claims payment system, known as the Provider Reimbursement Information System for Medicaid (PRISM).

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Disabilities Ombuds

WebYou may file a written, oral or electronic complaint with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services Office of Ombuds. The events leading up to the complaint must have occurred within the last 3 months. You will be contacted by the Office of Ombuds within 3 days of submitting your complaint. Your information will remain confidential.

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Program Provides Naloxone to Curb Overdoses

WebProgram Provides Naloxone to Curb Overdoses. (Salt Lake City, Utah) – In conjunction with International Overdose Awareness Day, the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) released the results of a pilot project aimed at reducing the number of opioid overdose deaths in the state. The project known as the Opiate Overdose Outreach Pilot Program and

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State Officials Review Opioid-related Deaths in Utah

Web(Salt Lake City, UT) – In response to the growing opioid epidemic, the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) established an Opioid Fatality Review Committee (OFRC) to conduct in-depth reviews on select opioid deaths in the state. Findings from the OFRC were released today. “Thorough review of opioid-related deaths informs prevention efforts statewide. …

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Giving drives to benefit some of Utah’s most vulnerable …

WebSalt Lake City — The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is gathering donations for our annual Holiday Giving Drive, which helps make sure vulnerable populations receive gifts, necessities, and the assurance that someone cares.

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Office of Ombuds

WebAn ombudsman (sometimes called an “ombuds”) is a person who investigates complaints about and helps resolve concerns or problems with businesses, public officials, or organizations. They are not a caseworker, but a neutral or impartial person in investigations of these concerns. Ombuds help protect the rights of people supported by programs

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