Utah Department of Health and Human Services
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Today we celebrated the 140th birthday of the Utah State Hospital with @GovCox, @LGHendersonUtah, @provocity Mayor Michelle Kaufusi, DHHS leadership, Utah State Legislators, and other state hospital partners. We also honored our Utah State Hospital historian and museum curator,…
As of July 22, 2025, Utah has had 11 residents with confirmed measles. This is one more than last week and is in the southwestern part of the state. Each week, we report the local health district in which people have been confirmed to have measles. 7 people are residents of the…
Every Utahn deserves the opportunity to grow. I join with the @UtahDHHS and @UtahCorrections in celebrating the 45 men who participated in a half marathon at the Utah State Correctional Facility this past Friday. Full Article: ksl.com/article/513479…
DHHS public offices will be closed, Thursday, July 24, for the Pioneer Day holiday. We will re-open Friday, July 25.
The federal government has announced Utah Medicaid has been selected to participate in a new life-saving gene therapy treatment for people on Medicaid living with sickle cell disease. In Utah, approximately 2,000 people live with sickle cell disease and we estimate 200 of those…
ICYMI: On Friday, we held a half marathon at the Utah State Correctional Facility for inmates who are planning to complete a marathon later this year. This is one way we work toward positive outcomes. Thank you to our @utahhousereps partners who participated!
Thanks to @UtahDHHS, @UtahCorrections & Rep Katy Hall for sponsoring the "Fit from within" half marathon at the Prison today. The running club is a great success story. Inmates encourage and support each other building endurance & confidence. #utpol
How does the medical examiner identify the body of an unknown person who has died? This is one of the most common questions the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner gets. Brandon explains 5 ways, from visual identification to DNA matching.
Do you care for a loved one with dementia? You’re not alone. In Utah, 99,000 caregivers provide 122 million hours of unpaid care to loved ones with dementia each year. That’s an estimated value of nearly $2.3 billion. Local and national resources may be available for unpaid…
In case you missed it, this week, Utah reported its 10th case of measles. We report the local health district in which people have been confirmed to have measles. 7 people are residents of the Utah County Health District 3 people are residents of the Southwest Utah Public…
Yesterday was a big day for Utah's intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) community! 🎉 We cut the ribbon on the new Comprehensive Medical and Therapies Building at the Utah State Developmental Center. Joined by @GovCox, Layton Construction, and more than 100…
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is an active partner in @govcox Fentanyl Task Force. Our shared, overarching goal is to significantly reduce overdose deaths in our state. It was great to meet with partners at the @utahdps for a press conference to share how we…
Congratulations and best wishes to @UtahDPS Commissioner @andersonljess on your retirement. Utah DHHS will always be a grateful for your partnership and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic response. You have served with distinction as we have tackled Utah’s fentanyl…
We are always working to improve. Kudos to our Office of Recovery Services, which updated its phone system to help custodial and non custodial parents get the information they need. Better access to information means that children in Utah are more likely to receive the support…
Did you know DCFS provides resources to support families? 🏡 From parenting classes to early intervention, we are here to help keep children safe and strengthen families. Learn more at dcfs.utah.gov! 💻
🌟 Shining a spotlight on our Winter 2025 DHHS Heart of Excellence Award recipients! ✨ Today we showcase some of the best public service employees in state government. These individuals have a strong dedication to public service and embody our department values of connection,…
Thanks to the Utah Legislature, Utah has a new program to support youth in a residential treatment program. It’s called the Congregate Care Ombuds. SB 297, sponsored by Sen @mikemckellutah, created this program to help keep youth safe in residential programs. We are here to:…
In Utah, if you suspect an older or vulnerable adult is being abused, exploited, or neglected, you are required to report it. Anyone can make a report 24/7 at daas.utah.gov or call 1-800-371-7897 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. In an emergency, always call 911.
The public offices for the Utah Department of Health and Human Services will be closed Friday, July 4, for Independence Day. We will re-open on Monday.