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Know Your Status - National HIV Testing Day Is June 27th There are more than one million people in the United States living with HIV and one-fourth of them don’t know they have it. More...

The TRUTH’s ‘Miley Mania’ Adventure Seeks Contestants Anti-tobacco contest offers chance to win tickets to see Miley Cyrus. More...

Take a “Walk in the Park” Get active while enjoying the beauty of Utah’s state parks. More...

The Super Colon is HERE! Learn About Colorectal Cancer Prevention at Discovery Gateway. More...

Public Health Kicks-off Crypto Education Campaign New statewide rules also go into effect to help prevent another outbreak. More...

Heroic Tribute for Response to Fatal Bus Tragedy and Crandall Mine Disaster 2008 National EMS Week: Your Life is Our Mission. More...

UDOH Supports Life-saving Emergency Injection Law New rule allows students to carry epi-pens for anaphylactic shock in school. More...

UDOH Breaks Ground on New Unified State Lab State-of-the-art facility to replace existing lab on U of U campus. More...

The TRUTH Announces Anti-tobacco Ad Contest Winners Domino ad wins Best in Show at 10th annual awards ceremony. More...

April Showers Bring May Flowers…and Pollen Prevention can help nip allergies in the bud. More...

Utah’s Teen Birth Rate Up Slightly State rate still lower than U.S. More...

Plain and Simple—Use Only As Directed New campaign targets importance of taking prescription pain meds safely. More...

Learn the Signs of Stroke and When to Call 9-1-1 Imagine being on a trip, feeling suddenly sick, and being unable to call out your spouse’s name for help. More...

Boost ’Til 8 Campaign Aims to Protect Utah Kids Child Safety Groups Urge Families to Prepare for New Child Restraint Law. More...

Second Annual “Unplug ’n Play” is On Its Way Utahns encouraged to find alternatives to screen time. More...

Pool Rule Changes Intended to Prevent a 2008 Crypto Outbreak Public health officials in Utah hope changes in the state pool rule will help prevent a cryptosporidiosis outbreak in 2008. More...

Apartment Communities Recognized for Smoke-free Living Local property management companies will be recognized by the Coalition for Tobacco-Free Utah (CTFU) for promoting healthy air and smoke-free apartments for their tenants. More...

Healthy Weight is Everyone’s 'Business' - More Men Overweight / Obese Than Women Maintaining a healthy weight is a struggle that touches every demographic group – regardless of age, sex, race or religion. More...

Utah Kids Cook Up Healthy Recipes UDOH Publishes Winning Creations in New Cookbook. More...

State Ambulance Data Pave the Way for Better Patient Care The Utah Department of Health (UDOH), Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), has been honored for being among the first 10 states to provide ambulance statistics to the National EMS Database. More...

UDOH Launches Online Health 'Story Bank' Jenny learned to watch for warning signs during her pregnancy by studying her family health history. More...

Utah's Uninsured Rate Dips Still, nearly 290,000 Utahns have no health insurance. More...

CHIP Van Goes on the Road Again Children’s Health Insurance Program Open for All Eligible Children. More...

New Trust Fund Will Help Utahns with Brain Injuries This month an estimated 212 Utahns will suffer a life-changing traumatic brain injury (TBI). There is new hope for these people thanks to some new legislation. More...

No Excuses: If You are 50 or Over, Get Screened for Colon Cancer Don't believe the myths about colon cancer screening, and go get a checkup. It could save your life. More...

Influenza Activity Increasing in Utah Flu Vaccine is Still Available. More...

UDOH Reports Increase In Flu Activity Flu cases are on the increase in Utah, and UDOH officials say you still have time to get a flu shot. More...

Osteoporosis…Beatable and Treatable - New Report Shows Many Utahns Living with Osteoporosis It’s Beatable…It’s Treatable is the new campaign message for the National Osteoporosis Foundation. In Utah, the message is already a reality for many of the 55,000 people diagnosed with the disease. More...

Check Your Health™ Helps Utahns Fulfill Resolutions Thousands of Utahns will challenge themselves to drop a few pounds with diet and exercise changes in 2008. The Utah Department of Health's Check Your Health™ program is ready to help. More...

UDOH Promotes HPV Vaccine to Prevent Cervical Cancer The Utah Department of Health is reminding Utah women and girls of the availability of the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. More...