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RX Pain Medication
UDOH invites public comment on new prescribing guidelines.
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Public Health Officials Investigating Death of Nevada Man
The Utah Department of Health and the Salt Lake Valley Health Department are investigating a possible case of invasive meningococcal disease following the death of a Nevada resident in a Salt Lake area hospital.
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The TRUTH Targets Skiers with Anti-tobacco Messages
Brighton sponsorship aims to help youth avoid Big Tobacco manipulation.
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UDOH Announces New Deputy Director
The Utah Department of Health today announced the appointment of W. David Patton, Ph.D. to the position of deputy director.
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Utah Hospitals Perform Well in Latest Comparison Reports
Maternity, heart failure, and pneumonia care continue to excel.
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Economy Has Utahns Avoiding Cancer Screenings
In these tight economic times, physicians are reporting their patients are delaying routine cancer screenings due to cost.
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Adults Urged to Get a Flu Vaccination
Only three in ten adults aged 18 years and older had been vaccinated against influenza.
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Taverns, Clubs Get Help Going Smoke-free
The Utah Department of Health is distributing smoke-free implementation toolkits to owners/operators.
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Childhood Injuries Are No Accident
Car Crashes, Falls Biggest Threats to Kids.
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Utah Named 5th Healthiest State
Lowest Smoking and Cancer Death Rates, But Obesity Still on the Rise.
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